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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Gumbo chefs wanted for contest

The Linger Lodge Restaurant is looking for chefs eager to step up to the pot to challenge its famous gumbo recipe, during the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Among the updates are new floors and an access ramp near the stadium's main entrance.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 25, 2018
Revamped Ed Smith Stadium awaits the Orioles

The improvement comes ahead of the 2018 spring training season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Youths spent the night sleeping under the stars.
  • By Ina Bingham |
  • June 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 30-Hour Famine

Youth and young adults at Faith United Church of Christ embarked on a 30-hour famine May 27-28 to experience some of the life experiences of children in Haiti.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • April 6, 2013
7 Must See Movies: 4/6 SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL

7 Must See Movies: 4/6 SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
Our view

Before you vote for that tax

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores resident Jono Miller spoke about tree preservation at Wednesday's Save Our Sarasota meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2015
Save Our Sarasota works to empower residents to protect trees

At the group's first meeting Wednesday, residents questioned city staff and other leaders about the ways they could help cut down on growing problems threatening tree preservation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Otus |
  • February 3, 2014
Ask Otus: Sarasota Audubon's Christmas Bird Count Results

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 21, 2019
Haven: Top of the line

Toys and treasures abound in a Lake Club showplace.

  • LWR Life
Barb Thomason decides which bowl to take home from Bowls of Hope last year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.5.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Nov. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian’s McKenzie Clark helped power the Tampa Mustangs 14U team to a third-place finish at the Premier Girls Fast Pitch National Championship July 31 through Aug. 6, in Huntington Beach, Calif.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.11.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.11.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2015
Letters to the editor

Arrogant Ignorance isn’t a policy; What’s your source?; ‘I hope and pray history does not repeat itself’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2016
Cops Corner 8.4.2016

Comical crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Steve Belack, Joyce Hart and JoAnn Belack
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 23, 2011
'Jewels on the Bay' Designer Showhouse Opening Event

'Jewels on the Bay' Designer Showhouse Opening Event

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 15, 2009
Businesses see red over greenspace

A new Brazilian restaurant struggles to create 110 square feet of outdoor dining space after a strict interpretation of the city's greenspace policy defeated those plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sister Keys is home to a variety of wildlife, including fiddler crabs, ibis and roseate spoonbills. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 28, 2014
Sarasota Bay Watch seeks volunteers for Sister Keys Cleanup

Sister Keys is home to a variety of wildlife, including fiddler crabs, ibis and roseate spoonbills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bird Key Park is one of 18 neighborhood parks the city would be responsible for fully funding.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 16, 2011
Sarasota commission considers park agreement

The county is withdrawing its traditional funding of parks within the city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
crozcover
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 17, 2015
TWIS Asks: Croz's Surf Shack

TWIS Asks: Croz's Surf Shack

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 11, 2018
North Washington Drive home sells for $1.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 25-29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Tabitha Bingham helped host this year's event at Braden River Middle School.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Braden River Middle

Students in Braden River Middle School's National Junior Honor Society dished out soup, bread and desserts to East County residents as part of their annual Empty Bowls luncheon Dec. 9. The event, meant to raise awareness about world hunger, benefited Our Daily Bread.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
Maestro Victor DeRenzi: Man of the opera

Maestro Victor DeRenzi wields more than just a baton - he wields power. For 30 years, the uncompromising artistic director has brought Verdi, verve and distinction to the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
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