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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Underground utilities jolt Town Hall debate

The change of current for last month's ordinance caused a surge of discussion at Monday's commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eight-year-old Sophia Cavalluzzi represents Sarasota onstage in "South Pacific."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 2, 2014
Child's Play

Sophia Cavalluzzi stands tall among a crew of veteran performers in 'South Pacific.'

  • Arts + Culture
River Club resident Ron Hamilton loves visiting Barcelona, Spain, where his sister-in-law lives.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Conversation with Ron Hamilton

River Club's Ron Hamilton has lent his expertise to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall as it searches for a new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
Chef/proprietor Steve Phelps sears meat in the kitchen at Indigenous.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 19, 2011
EDIBLES: Passion in the kitchen translates to the table

Indigenous starts from its name. The food is as local and native as realistically possible in Florida, not just in the interest of freshness and taste but in using resources wisely and supporting the local community.

  • Arts + Culture
The 25th annual Run for the Turtles event took place Saturday, April 2, on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Sea-turtle supporters run for fun and a cause

The 25th annual Run for the Turtles event took place Saturday, April 2, on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Citizen of the Year played many roles on Key

"Overdone is lots of fun." That was Claudia Fuller's motto.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“I like to show people animals… but I don’t kill animals unless they’re in pain,” Frank Gamsky said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 16, 2015
An East County resident's charm is his love of snakes

When something slithers, his neighbors know who to call.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
JoAnn Mixon and Sandi Henley celebrate last year after learning that the raffle ticket they purchased with two Town Hall coworkers had the winning number.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
Gourmet Lawn Party bets on local children

Odds are in your favor if you want to help local children by purchasing a Kiwanis Foundation raffle ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 2, 2010
Property values decline again

The anticipated 9.68% decline this year marks the third time year-to-year taxable values have dropped on the island since 1988.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 07.27.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kurt Wenner is a world-renowned artist, architect and innovator of 3D pavement art.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: Will you go to the Sarasota Chalk Festival?

The Sarasota Chalk Festival continues through Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Zack Larson

The Observer highlights Lakewood Ranch High safety Zack Larson.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Arts + Culture
New owner Jon Whittemore reads a plaque dedicated to course designer Arnold Palmer at Legacy Golf Club of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2015
On course to a brighter future

New owners say personal attention will make the difference at Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The World Trade Center artifact was erected in front of the Sarasota Police Department Monday, then covered with a red, white and blue tarp. It will be unveiled during a Sept. 11 ceremony. Photo courtesy of Norman Schimmel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
World Trade Center beam to be dedicated Sept. 11

The morning of Sept. 11, the city of Sarasota welcomes the public to a dedication of a World Trade Center beam that has been erected in front of the police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"It's been woven into my person now," Eric Watters says of playing Scrooge, "I like thinking of myself as the reformed Scrooge — and occasionally, as the unreformed Scrooge."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 19, 2012
Real-Life Scrooge: Eric Watters

Cancer survivor Eric Watters knows what it's like to hate (and eventually love) Christmas as much as his character, Scrooge.

  • Arts + Culture
The City Commission is expected to review the project recommendation during one of its regular meetings in February.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2012
Main Street plans scaled back

The Downtown Improvement District is awaiting the Sarasota City Commission's response to a $4.6 million Main Street makeover.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner and business owner Vanessa Baugh addresses an FDOT representative.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2014
Merchants hear from FDOT, county

Merchants along Market Street in Lakewood Ranch are concerned construction of the diverging diamond interchange at University Parkway and Interstate 75 will impact their businesses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
Permanent police panel created

The City Commission voted to install a permanent police panel to advise commissioners on the Sarasota Police Department's policies and officer interaction with the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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