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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 22, 2016
Myths about the AR-15 and bans on weapons

The editors at National Review dispelled a few AR-15 myths that everyone in Congress and all anti-gun Americans would do well to read.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
David Tlaiye, Victoria Hulland and Ricki Bertoni were the puppets in Michel Fokine’s “Petrushka.”
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • May 4, 2015
Dance Review: 'The Ballet Russes'

Sarasota Ballet gives reverence to history.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
Prairie dog digs his new burrow

He's known for getting into all kinds of riffraff beneath the Bobby Jones Golf Club. But Putter the prairie dog has settled into his new digs at Sarasota Jungle Gardens and will be officially welcomed during a homecoming celebration by the gardens, Mayor Suzanne Atwell and the city of Sarasota at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 3, 2018
Mary Priscilla “Patty” Bowes

Patty Bowes, age 80, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away peacefully April 30, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Dr. Jordan Beckler. Photo from Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 12, 2015
Mote welcomes new scientist

Mote's newest scientist, Dr. Jordon Beckler, to focus on red tides

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
JUST THE STATS

38-34 - The final score of the Out-of-Door Academy and Shorecrest Preparatory women's basketball game, Nov. 21, at Out-of-Door. ODA won the game.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
River Strand tennis professional Nate Griffin will compete alongside Mikael Pernfors in the Legends Exhibition doubles match. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
Tennis event to net money for scholarships

The first Take Stock in Children Tennis Festival will feature exhibition matches and technique demonstrations.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Farmers Market Manager Phil Pagano, center, and Save our Sarasota leader Jude Levy manned a booth at the market’s “Save Pineapple Park” day in July. The market will hold another event focused on Pineapple Park this Saturday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2015
The (final?) push for Pineapple Park

After lengthy discussions regarding the sale of land near Pineapple Park to a developer, the City Commission will consider dedicating that property as parkland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linda Stone and Diane Laybourn have led a group that has donated more than 150 blankets to charity.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 23, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Women's Club has it covered by making blankets

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club forms Blankets 4 Babies and makes blankets for nonprofit groups.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Our View: How long to build a bridge?

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker last week released a new timetable to move forward on building a bridge - a bridge that heretofore has been in discussion and planning for 10 years - 10 years!

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 25, 2015
39th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Hedge fun

An arched hedge offers a warm welcome to this tropical oasis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 14, 2017
Music review: Outdoor Pops

Sarasota Orchestra and guests score a home run at annual outdoor concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sarasota County Property Appraiser's Office has issued its initial 2011 property-value estimate, and it shows a value of $6.87 billion — 6.21% less than last year.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 2, 2011
City discusses budget cuts

City Hall received some good news with the taxable value estimates - property values declined less than expected. However, it still has to trim about $6 million from the budget.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2009
Commission adopts 1.4903 millage rate

Despite pleas by town public safety personnel to raise the millage rate, the Town Commission adopted a millage rate that's .65% lower than the current tax rate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2011
Our View

Reason for optimism

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2010
Last call for graduates

The Longboat Observer is finishing its annual graduation story featuring all high-school and college graduates on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef Kory Foltz led the team.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 23, 2014
Hyatt Regency gives back with All Faiths Food Bank

A group of Hyatt staff members joined the All Faiths Food Bank's Sprout Mobile Farm Market to teach local children the importance of eating healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The City of Sarasota is providing an $80,000 grant toward operating the program
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 28, 2013
Street teams program marks one year

The program has helped 63 homeless people find housing and employment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jasmine Beechy, a first-grader in Deb Zanders’ class, reads “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to Allie, an 8-year-old mixed-breed dog certified through Therapy Dogs International.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 6, 2013
Students read to therapy dog

Allie and her owner, Deb Zanders, a first-grade teacher at Bashaw Elementary, help children feel more comfortable communicating and speaking publicly through reading sessions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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