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  • By Anna Dearing and June LeBell |
  • October 14, 2009
Observer Reviews

Reviews from the Ringling International Arts Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 15, 2010
Girls Inc. wins nonprofit of the year

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County was selected as nonprofit organization of the year at the annual WEDU awards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 19, 2012
City groups support EDC position

City commissioners will ultimately decide whether a $90,000 a year Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County director position should be placed into the budget for Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands LLC purchased the building at 343 St. Armands Circle for $850,000. The 647-square-foot building was constructed in 1959.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Sunglass Express Optical building sells for $850,000

St. Armands LLC, a Florida limited-liability company managed by Robert and Yvonne Schloss, purchased the building at 343 St. Armands Circle, where their Sunglass Express Optical store is located, for $850,000 from Darol Fry, 178 N. Washington Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • April 25, 2012
Bridge Bites: Stuff that doesn't happen

Last week, our astute Declarer remembered that his opponent had opened the bidding, sensibly deduced that said opponent must have the missing high cards and then played the hand accordingly. This week's deal is a bit more difficult, because Declarer must be alert to something that did not happen!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2010
Brilliant birds

In November, wildlife photographer Dr. Lou Newman traveled to Ecuador to photograph some of the country's more than 130 hummingbird species. Photos by Dr. Lou Newman

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
7706 Westmoreland Drive. Photos courtesy of Premier Sotheby's.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 21, 2013
Three Things: Timeless Treasures

Older homes can be a challenge. They often need extra effort to bring them into the present while still preserving their unique charm - not so with these three vintage beauties.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2015
Return to Form

Riverview High senior Mikaela Braune had hip surgery in June to remove a pair of osteoid osteomas.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point in its Class 6A-District 12 championship game versus Seminole Osceola Oct. 25. The Lady Mustangs won their second-consecutive district title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2012
Back-to-Back champs: Lakewood Ranch Volleyball

LWR volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title, while ODA and Braden River recorded losses in district play.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 16, 2012
Notes from a Virgin Vegan: part two

Notes from a Virgin Vegan: part two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2010
Siekmann reflects upon his vote

Commissioner Robert Siekmann explained his reasoning for being the only commissioner to vote no last week at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2009
Cops Corner 11.06.09

A husband and wife returned to their home and noticed that nearly $200,000 worth of jewelry and silver flatware had been stolen. They found a small pry mark on their sliding glass door, and the latch had been broken.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This Solymar Drive home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,959 square feet of living area, sold for $890,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 15, 2011
A home in Siesta Revised sells for $2.1 million

A home in Revised Siesta tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2013
Sidelines

Poker tournament to benefit River Dawgs; Lakewood Ranch blanks Clearwater Catholic; Mustangs draw even with Pirates; Former LWR High swimmer named Freshman of the Week; ODA girls basketball team scores first win of the season

  • East County
  • Sports
Through their foundation, cancer survivors Tony McEachern and Lori Mishos want to help cancer patients cope with their diagnosis.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
Riding for a Reason

Team Tony, a local organization that provides support to cancer patients and their spouses, is hosting a 200-mile ride.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2010
Coalition defends feasibility study

Coalition members say some of the statements made by the Friends of Lakewood Ranch are 'inflammatory, misleading or just plain wrong.'

  • East County
  • News
Cate Blanchett stars in "Blue Jasmine."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 18, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Blue Jasmine'

In Woody Allen's new film, 'Blue Jasmine,' the iconic director/writer treads deep waters in an examination of a woman's gradual break with reality.

  • Arts + Culture
Hazel Lenobel was an avid volunteer and was devoted to her family and friends. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
IN MEMORIAM: Lenobel remembered as family 'rock'

Hazel Lenobel, 82, died Dec. 29, 2011, after a 21-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matt Damon is mysteriously immune to the virus that wreaks havoc in "Contagion." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 21, 2011
Film Review: 'Contagion'

Director Steven Soderbergh wastes a lot of talent in his new film, "Contagion."

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Brian J. Boyd

Brian J. Boyd is a local cosmetologist who works at Running with Scissors on Hillview.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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