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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 14, 2013
Voice of Love: Bob Amer

As a member of the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, Bob Amer joins a group of barbershop quartets to deliver singing Valentines.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.18.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Kenny Barr. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2014
Barr dished out friendship, community support

Longtime restaurateur Kenny Barr died May 8. He was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2014
Lido Key raccoons pose problems for county

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The intersection of Shopping Center and Cooper Creek Boulevard is proposed as the northernmost roundabout location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2016
Benderson crafts plan to move traffic

Benderson Development will submit plans to build two roundabouts on Cooper Creek Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2011
Haiku written as labor of love (bugs)

Longboat Key resident Florence Levine recently began writing haiku poetry. Love bugs are the subject of her latest poem.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 22, 2010
Young gardeners grow successful harvest

Students at Gulf Gate Elementary and Emma E. Booker Elementary are learning through the hands-on project of caring for their EarthBoxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Downtown CRA has been used to fund private projects — such as the Whole Foods complex on First Street — in addition to public works.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 8, 2016
City, county clash again on CRA funds

After the county decided to let the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area expire this fall, the city now claims it’s owed an additional year of county tax revenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2010
Ranch Main to host benefit for children with autism

Manasota Family and Kids will host a special fun day April 10 to benefit Beyond the Spectrum, a non-profit that offers resources and support to families of children with autism spectrum disorders.

  • East County
  • News
Courtney Kees leads Tabatha Giddens through a yoga class. Kees holds her sunset classes by the yellow lifeguard stand.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 3, 2013
Business Observer

Studio Rubylake offers beach yoga; La Siesta Condominium updates office, security

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Robert Marbut spoke to Sarasota County business and political leaders July 18, at Venetian Golf and River Club.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 25, 2013
Homelessness consultant to cost $40,000

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota ask other municipalities for funding to hire Dr. Robert Marbut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • February 16, 2012
Join TWIS for Belles at the Shell

Join TWIS for Belles at the Shell

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
James Ranson, Esther Dickmann, Alan Corey, Trine Bolling and Lynne Mesky of Gloria Musicae
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2014
Sarasota Orchestra and Gloria Musicae give a behind-the-scenes look

Sarasota Orchestra and Gloria Musicae give a behind-the-scenes look

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 13, 2017
Cops Corner: Women reports severed Christmas lights

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Courtney McDevitt and Sydney Jordan block a shot during their district match versus Dixie Hollins. Photo by Brian Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 20, 2010
Pirate power dominates districts

The Braden River High volleyball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A-District 10 tourney with a 3-0 victory over Dixie Hollins Oct. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 2, 2015
OUR VIEW | Remembrance of a Longboat Key icon

Former Mayor Dr. Hal Lenobel died at age 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 17, 2015
Longboat Key Club gets charitable

Seven charities were honored during the OPL Charity Golf Tournament Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2012
Man arrested for child pornography

Detectives have arrested 50-year-old Richard Chaikin, of Sarasota, on charges of child pornography.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2011
Cops Corner

A man was pulled over after police noticed he tried to alter his expired tag with a magic marker. He was issued a court summons for multiple violations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sydney Fagin’s sculpture, "Dancing with the Torah." Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Kobernick-Anchin resident gets hands-on

One of 90-year-old Kobernick-Anchin Pavilion resident Sidney Fagin's handmade sculptures was celebrated recently at the retirement complex.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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