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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Fishermen angle for the big catch

The water must be still; the motor of the boat at just a hum. The angler must cast directly into the school of fish to catch one of the silver kings of the sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 25, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.25.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josh Siegel Albert Myara and Bob Bender say they love the Lakewood Ranch community and are excited to partner together in owning Ed's Tavern on Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 12, 2014
New owners assume helm at Ed's Tavern

Founding owner John Breiner sold the Lakewood Ranch Main Street staple to Albert Myara and Bob Bender, who vow to maintain the restaurant's Jersey-inspired appeal.

  • East County
  • News
Christopher O’Riley recently hosted NPR's "From the Top," recorded at the Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 26, 2012
Music Review: NPR's 'From the Top'

We recently attended NPR's strange but fascinating "From the Top," when it was recorded live at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
"He's the artist and the prop builder," says Nancy Frayer of her husband, Lee. "He can take a small picture and make it 10 feet tall. My bag is dressing it up at the end."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 30, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The Ditchfield elves

For 12 years, one Sarasota couple has designed and built the quaint sets and lighting that make the Ditchfield Family Singers' annual Christmas concert the feel-good show of the season.

  • Arts + Culture
Steve Arvey will perform as a special guest with Longboat Key blues band Blues Pig. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

Twenty-nine restaurants will participate in tomorrow's event, which will raise money for local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Bruce Lehman
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 23, 2011
Music Review: The 20th annual Christmas Concert and Community Carol Sing

There were multiple stars shining in the east last week when the choir of Sarasota's First United Methodist Church, under the direction of Elizabeth Goldstein, joined forces with other notable groups.

  • Arts + Culture
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports in the Lakewood Ranch and East County areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The southern half of Longboat Key, pictured, has mostly planned-development neighborhoods and condominiums, while north-end construction is more eclectic.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 25, 2013
Vision for the Future

An upcoming Urban Land Institute study will help the town plan its short- and long-term goals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Daly with Coleen and Pete Collandra will open the Longbeach Cafe in early April. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 18, 2014
New restaurant on the menu for Whitney Beach

Pete and Colleen Collandra and Jeff Daly hope to open the new restaurant that will serve breakfast and lunch by the first week in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 Chairman Michael Klauber, right, said the group is on the verge of raising $150,000 for a consultant to guide its bayfront vision.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2014
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan

The group reimagining the bayfront hosted an informational and fundraising reception for about 50 people Monday at Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2016
Marie Selby Gardens to display never-before-seen Marc Chagall paintings

Floral paintings by the late modernist artist will make their public debut in Selby's garden setting.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy rendering The Aria condominium will be move-in ready in fall 2015, according to current plans.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2014
Aria celebrates summer start

Developers of the 16-unit condominium Aria will soon receive a building permit for their project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.08.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Steve Branham, Susan Phillips and Phyllis and Jack Black
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

In honor of veteran's day, Rear Admiral Steve Branham retired in July 2010 after working for the U.S. Coast Guard for 37 years stopped by the Republican Club of Longboat Key on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. He talked to the group about protecting the shores and our freedom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Big Pass, seen here, would be the site of three total borrow areas from which to dredge sand, according to a proposed Army Corps project.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 22, 2015
Consultant bashes plans to dredge Big Pass

The draft calls for more information, alternative models and, in other circumstances, alternative borrowing sites for sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stings from stingrays are considered a defense mechanism.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 6, 2013
Stingrays shuffle near Longboat Key beaches

Sting injuries were on the rise in October, making a day at the beach painful for some visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I like being on stage in the spotlight," Holly Rizzo says. "I like everyone watching me. I can't really explain why. You're either that type of person or you're not."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 10, 2010
Gangster in Paradise

Holly Rizzo makes her Asolo Rep debut as Young Bonnie in 'Bonnie & Clyde.' The unlikely outlaw talks about auditions, career goals and criminal mischief.

  • Arts + Culture
The lot at 20 N. Washington Blvd. is currently used as a parking lot for the county services across the street, but could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 11, 2014
Developer pitches deal for downtown hotel

Sarasota County commissioners will consider an offer from SHD Parters LLC Wednesday, to swap land and cash for the development of a 150,000 square foot hotel at the corner of Main Street and U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Horseshoe Cove Craft Fair

This weekend's event features handmade crafts and other great gift items.

  • East County
  • News
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