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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 21, 2011
Education Center offers continuing opportunities

The Longboat Key Education Center's motto suggests it's never too late to continue learning and expanding one's knowledge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although a representative from the Tahiti Park neighborhood said residents were willing to participate in a self-funding district to buy the land, the commission wasn't interested in moving forward with the acquisition.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2020
City won’t acquire North Trail property

Despite an appeal from the Tahiti Park neighborhood, the city isn’t interested in adding commercial property on U.S. 41 into Whitaker Gateway Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • June 18, 2012
Pride: A Deeper Love

Pride: A Deeper Love

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By April Doner |
  • July 12, 2012
A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

  • Arts + Culture
Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Places to hit the dance floor

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 8, 2019
'Cold War' tells a gripping tale of lovers torn apart by forces out of their control

Filming entirely in black and white accentuates the dark nature of this doomed relationship in Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski's film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 31, 2009
TOP STORY, August: Merchants issue rallying cry

Spurred by the announcement that Sarasota News and Books was closing, downtown merchants planned to gather in Five Points Park to urge locals to support downtown businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened this fall on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 11, 2013
Commissioners critique TCO for Bob's Boathouse

Sarasota County staff told commissioners during a Dec. 11 meeting that the restaurant should not have received an extension of its temporary certificate of occupancy through Dec. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 17, 2016
Theater review: 'Bell, Book and Candle'

“Bell, Book and Candle” enchants audiences at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The new canal system in Lakewood Ranch should be finished by 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: New canal system an eerie sight in Lakewood Ranch

Plans unveiled to build a $340 million canal system connecting Lakewood Ranch by water.

  • April Fools
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 13, 2017
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet gather for Showcase Luncheon

Guests heard from Principal Dancer Logan Learned.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2015
OUR VIEW | Smackdown of Bridget

After rookie School Board member Bridget Ziegler posted her rationale for a vote on social media, her colleagues delivered a thinly veiled rebuke. The message: Watch your mouth, missy.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Braden River High volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title Oct. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2010
Braden River claims district crown

The Pirate volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Palmetto in the Class 4A-District 10 Championship Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2013
Year in review: December 2012, 'District buys land for future stations'

East Manatee Fire Rescue closed on two parcels of land Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • News
A mural on Second Street in downtown Sarasota served as inspiration for a public art initiative that could receive economic development funding.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2020
City debates use of economic development funds

After setting aside more than $2.3 million for small business grants, city officials are considering expanding their criteria for spending the money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 29, 2012
Giving Challenge totals $2.4 million

The 36-Hour Giving Challenge resulted in 10,705 donations totaling more than $2.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Kelley, medical corpsman on Omaha Beach
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 7, 2017
Forgotten D-Day

American news media fails to recognize 73rd anniversary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
David P. Brown as Bratt, Alex Mahadevan as a Businessman and William Murphy as Bud Frump
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying'

Venice Theatre's 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' opened Tuesday, Nov. 6. The show about a window washer named Finch (played by Jason Ellis) moving his way from the mailroom to his own executive office with his own 'sec-a-ra-tary.' All it takes it's a little kissing up to the the big guy, J.B. Biggley (played by Timothy J. Fitzgerald). The production was directed and choreographed by Brad Wages. Two members of the Observer Staff were in the production. Digital Fulfillment Specialist Danae DeShazer played a voluptuous Hedy LaRue. And Pelican Press News Editor Alex Mahadevan played a Businessman.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2017
St. Armands property sells after more than decade on market

House on Washington Drive closes at $3.5 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Lake Club home at 16113 Clearlake Ave. sold for $2.01 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,515 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders & Company.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2021
Lake Club home tops sales at $2.01 million in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 22-26 in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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