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Ryan Tremblay. Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 18, 2017
Wood artist creates a sense of permanence

Ryan Tremblay's art combines lumber’s natural beauty with rustic, salvaged materials.

  • Arts + Culture
Terri Wonder will vie for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 6 At-Large seat.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2013
Bradenton woman vies for commission seat

Bradenton resident Terri Wonder, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for an at-large Manatee County commission seat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
News Briefs

CDD 1 launches contractor search; County holds pet adoption special; Local deputy fire chief earns international honor; Buchanan launches state drug database

  • East County
  • News
Rehabilitation of the Siesta north bridge is scheduled to begin in June 2012. Photo by Norman Schimmel
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 28, 2011
TOP STORY, JULY: Traffic, rainy delays top concerns with Siesta bridge project

Smooth traffic management and making sure the work is completed before tourist season begins in earnest: Those were the foremost concerns voiced July 7, when the Siesta Key Association board of directors hosted Florida Department of Transportation officials for a discussion of the 2012 north Siesta Key bridge rehabilitation project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A developer has been selected to teardown and rebuild the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2013
Colony subcommittee picks developer

A committee has chosen Stamford, Conn.-based JHM Financial Group LLC to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 1804 of The Residence at 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive recently sold for $3.19 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 14, 2018
A condo at The Residence sells for $3.19 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 28 and June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
"Intergalactic Nemesis: Book One: Target Earth" runs through Oct. 18, at Mertz Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2014
RIAF REVIEW: 'Intergalactic Nemesis'

Ringling International Arts Festival runs through Oct. 18.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Redborn, 65, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 9.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2014
James Redborn

1948 - 2013

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"New Pass Fisherman" by William Hartman depicts Byrd's bait shop, a great spot to grab a burger in the 1950s and the New Pass Grill's predecessor.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 4, 2013
Inherited identity

Florida life impacted the work of Sarasota painters William Hartman, Larry Stults and Wilfrid Berg. The influence lives on in their descendants, who decided to feature their elders' work in an exhibit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
“Child with Doll” by Gabriele Münter
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 4, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert highlights the top A&E events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 11, 2013
Longboat Lore: 9/11 is a day of remembrance

The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks hit close to home on Longboat Key, where President George W. Bush began that fateful day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Selby Gardens dedicates a new bayfront boardwalk in 1989.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 7, 2013
Moment in Time: SELBY GARDENS' BOARDWALK ON THE BAY

Derek Butler and Melissa Teeter were juniors at Sarasota High School Feb. 9, 1989, when they cut the ribbon for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Bay Walk Sanctuary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Otus |
  • December 18, 2013
Ask Otus: The Sarasota Audubon's Christmas Bird Count

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 Otus.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Pine View students achieve success; Hog hunting is asinine; Not all are in favor of the hog hunt

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Scarbrough points out destruction caused by hogs near the Pineland-Albritton border
  • By Jack Short |
  • August 27, 2015
Hunters aim for public land use

Opponents say the change to a Sarasota County ordinance could be a target for a lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Firefighters removed the decking from the building to be sure the fire was completely extinguished. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 22, 2013
Chart House fire causes $25k in damage

The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of an early morning fire in which no one was injured.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The sign's tagline reads, "From early education to career readiness, the Y gives kids like Zoe the support they need to be president...potentially...in like, 2064." Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 23, 2016
Your Town

Eighty-two-year-old is Facebook guru; Freedom Elementary administrators spend day on the roof; Music on Main goes blue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 16, 2014
CONA presses candidates for Sarasota 2050 stances

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Association candidate forum for County Commission Districts 2 and 4 focused heavily on rooting out the candidates' opinions on Sarasota 2050.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alicia King |
  • March 10, 2014
Storage Solutions: Jewelry

Storage Solutions: Jewelry

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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