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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Seasonal sandwich sign stands out

Jimmy John's is the gift that keeps on giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Ficco, Cindi Fondohn, and Jill and Nick Caruso
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lido Key Residents Meet and Greet

The Lido Key Residents took over the Lido Beach Resort Bar on Thursday, Feb. 16 for a sunset happy hour. The social time was spent laughing with friends, getting to know other members and snacking on mozzarella sticks. And the view wasn't too shabby either! They had a great view of their neighborhood from up on the eighth floor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
World War II veteran Bill Schlapfer.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 14, 2015
Community remembers VJ Day on 70th anniversary

Veterans and families gathered at Unconditional Surrender for VJ Day ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.03.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
First Friday festivities mean new musical acts for attendees of free Music on Main events.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
Future Music on Main acts set

Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty announced its Music on Main series of acts performing through June.

  • East County
  • News
The Woman's Exchange seeks to expand its footprint to better manage internal circulation and sales, but residents across the street from the addition are worried about the consignment shop’s plans. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Residents react to overlay project

Residents hope their concerns about the expansion of the Woman's Exchange - the first project to go through the Laurel Park Overlay District review process - are taken into consideration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
District 4 school board member Shirley Brown and candidate Karen Rose answer questions at the Saturday forum, hosted by University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2018
Security, superintendent top issues for Sarasota School Board candidates

Sarasota County School board forum held by USF-Sarasota-Manatee, the Observer Media Group and METV featured candidates Bridget Ziegler, Nick Guy, Shirley Brown, Karen Rose, Pamela Gavette, Rick Linden and Justin Cody Willis. Jane Goodwin was not in attend

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lyndsy McDonald and her staff of 10 bake about 200 cupcakes each day in addition to her catering orders.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Lyndsy McDonald

Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald, who moved into her new storefront on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 1, saw her business nearly triple in 2011.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Isabel Traba finished sixth in the 200 IM (2:06.16) and eighth in the girls 100 butterfly (55.68) at the Class 4A state meet on Nov. 10. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2018
Prose and Kohn: Golden hours for the high school season

Our columnist's favorite moments of the 2017-2018 school year.

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  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2013
Mobility study could lead to development changes

At a City Commission workshop held Friday, city staff and a consulting group outlined some proposed changes stemming from an ongoing mobility study.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joyce and Rod Dennehy release baby sea turtles at Sanderling Road beach.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 24, 2015
This week in history 9.24.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wendy Popp takes a phone call while setting curlers in Shirley Klein's hair.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Beauty secrets: the faces of Plymouth Coiffeur

Plymouth Harbor residents rely on salon for beauty secrets and friendship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 27, 2015
Central Park: The seven-member wonder

Meet those who make up the community’s first resident-led HOA board.

  • East County
  • News
Avery Kotlarczyk carries Leah Dakin during human (piggyback) barrel racing at the Ag. Olympics Feb. 23.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
East County FFA celebration triggers horseplay

Schools celebrate National FFA Week with games and food.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

New Saks Fifth Avenue exec has big plans for mall project; Counseling practice opens a new location; Tidewater Preserve opens dog park

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
Dora the Explorer records experiences

Longboat Observer senior editor Dora Walters recently underwent knee-replacement surgery and is currently undergoing rehabilitation. And she's writing about the experience on her "Dora the Explorer" blog at YourObserver.com.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judge Rick De Furia’s 11-year career as 12th Judicial Circuit judge was marked by respect and empathy for litigants.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 10, 2013
De Furia shows respect on and off the bench

The Hon. Rick De Furia reflects on a long and varied career as he prepares for retirement, effective Aug. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 11, 2009
St. Martha gathers to remember the fallen

Students say a prayer for the victims and families of Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents in the area are under a boil water advisory.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 15, 2014
Water boil advisory issued for Wilkinson, Swift Road area

The water main at Swift Road and Wilkinson Road broke Monday night. Crews are still working to repair it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Del Webb's Herman Martinez and his Lakewood Ranch Association of Veterans and Military Supporters want to place a flag on every lawn in his community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 30, 2018
Veterans group at Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch shows its colors

A veterans group at Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch hopes every home in the community will fly the American flag.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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