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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 24, 2018
It's our birthday, but you get the presents

Longboat Observer launches its 40th anniversary year with a year of looking back, and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Calla lily. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Bobby Hill |
  • February 22, 2012
Home & Garden: Truly Spectacular

The next time you travel toward the south end of Siesta Key on Midnight Pass Road, you will not be able to miss the new real-estate office, Key Solutions Real Estate Group.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 17, 2009
Blackburn Point Bridge to reopen early

The repairs to the historic swing bridge will end about a week ahead of schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 31, 2014
The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
EASTER EVENTS

Local churches, businesses and organizations are offering a plethora of Easter-inspired activities during the next two weekends. Below, you'll find a listing of local happenings, including Easter egg hunts and special sunrise Easter services.

  • East County
  • News
Harmony at Lakewood Ranch is just one of many East County communities under development. Impact fees for new homes vary by the size of the home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2018
Manatee County Commission set to vote on impact fees

Lower impact fees would result in $2 million less annually.

  • East County
  • News
Maribeth Phillips and Alice Hein say friends and members of the community have rallied for the cause.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2010
Shoebox drive benefits seniors

The Community Shoe Box event will culminate with a special reception Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • News
Andrea McArdle
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 1, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series Concerts

Just before the Christmas holiday, the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota had a particularly busy weekend; it produced three different programs in two days at the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Instructor Joe Askren compares the blueberry blonde ale to student Jordan Bailey's hair.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 3, 2015
USF Sarasota-Manatee beer science class hosts tasting finale

The class brewed different craft beers from scratch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
Letters to the editor

Cell tower is needed on Longboat; Key swans go over swimmingly

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ron Soto, president of the merchants group and owner of Soto's Optical. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By David Conway |
  • October 16, 2014
'Downtown Cares' aims to curb panhandling

If you see donation boxes labeled 'Downtown Cares' inside businesses in the heart of the city in the coming weeks, then the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association's campaign to raise public awareness about panhandling is working.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Jonathan Katz

The rabbi of Temple Beth Israel has stepped into a community leadership role with new ideas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 15, 2009
Teen actress scores Hallmark movie

Shanley Caswell left Sarasota two years ago to make it in Hollywood. This Saturday, she will star in the Hallmark movie, 'Mending Fences,' alongside Angie Dickinson.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Gruters |
  • July 22, 2010
MY VIEW: Obamacare taxes will destroy medical industry

The new excise tax on medical-device makers is a blatant strategy by the Obama administration to create a single-payer system.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
COPS CORNER: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The meeting was held at the Manatee County Government commission chambers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2014
Board recommends marina elimination

The Planning Commission has endorsed Lennar's plans to remove a marina from the Heritage Harbour development plan.

  • East County
  • News
“You can’t swing a dead cat in this town without hitting a small business that focuses on defense something,” Legion Systems Chief Operating Officer Dan Vanderheyden, Business Observer, Oct. 2
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 5, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2009
Mustangs tie Rams

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team tied Riverview 1-1 Nov. 12, improving its record to 1-0-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2011
Cops Corner

March 8 8:25 a.m. - Bahia Vista Street. Road Hazard. A manhole cover was seen lying on the road, with the manhole exposed. However, no ninja turtles - mutant or otherwise - were seen in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 5, 2012
TIDBITES

LWR celebrates the holidays; In Venice, Kumo Japanese Steakhouse opens; Libby's continues its tradition of excellence; Another new place to eat; The Bijou Cafe receives prestigious distinction

  • Arts + Culture
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