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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2017
Red and White All Over: Wine Walk to Cà d’Zan returns with a new theme

The annual fundraiser will pit wine’s two main varieties against one another to raise money to maintain John and Mable Ringling’s historic mansion.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 22, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries 3/22

The Rev. David Matthews, Loraine Calvi,Richard Goldwater and Eudora De Renne Roebling died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 29, 2015
UPDATE: Department of Health lifts "no-swim" advisory at Siesta

Health officials advised beachgoers that it's safe to swim again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 — Seat 2: Laura Fox

Fox will face Krishna Dragash in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
News Briefs

Beach Road repair could cost $1 million; Deputy busts driver with handy technology; Public Beach thefts on the rise

  • Siesta Key
  • News
David Asher, of Eurotech Cabinetry, and Gregg Kaplan, of LBK Contractors and Design, and their client, Carolyn Michel.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 10, 2011
EDIBLES: Remodeled kitchens go from 'whew' to 'wow'

Carolyn Michel and her husband, Howard Millman, love their St. Armands home, which has a large kitchen (304 square feet) with wonderful light. But it was original to the 1970s house and had not been updated.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 28, 2010
Sarasota Beer Festival gets a thumbs up (WITH VIDEO)

With mouthwatering samples of wings, pizza and more than 100 kinds of beer, the Sarasota Beer Festival had something for everyone.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Izzy Rodriguez, a worker with ADS Environmental Services, washes away stucco and paint to reveal the building's original color.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 23, 2017
Historic courthouse restored to original state

The final phase of a decade-long restoration project is coming to an end, and the building’s original features soon will see the light of day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The homeowner of this home on Daysailor Trail in the Lake Club signed a contract with Paradise Homes in 2011. It was set to be finished in December of last year. Photo by Josh Siegel.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 27, 2013
Homebuyers sue Ranch's developer

Left with unfinished homes and stalled dreams, victims of a collapsed LWR builder have filed a lawsuit against Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Santa's helpers

Realtor Shari Norwick wasted no time, after hearing about efforts to enlist community memberes as 'Santa's Helpers' and fulfilling wish lists for children at Everyday Blessings Inc. Foster Care.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Did you know the Kentucky Derby has been held since 1875? Where will you watch it this weekend?
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 1, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: East County Kentucky Derby parties

Where will you watch the Kentucky Derby this weekend?

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  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2009
Cops Corner

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elena Tomeo Cassella is the new executive director for The Foundation for Dreams.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2016
New executive director provides strength at Foundation for Dreams

Education, fundraising top goals for new director Elena Tomeo Cassella.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 11, 2009
'Letters to Lee'

'Letters to Lee,' a book by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson, includes letters and firsthand accounts written during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
8445 Sanderling Road. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 20, 2013
3 Things: On the Beach

The beach hideaway - it's everybody's favorite real-estate fantasy. Long, lazy days, the sound of the waves, good times with family and friends - it's the American Dream, Sarasota-style.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Charles "C.J." Wickersham, December 2005. File Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2011
Shark bite survivor and friends tell story to the 'Today' show

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham told the story of his recent shark attack on an NBC 'Today' show segment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2013
Gumbo competition heats up at Linger Lodge

The Linger Lodge Restaurant is looking for chefs eager to step up to the pot to challenge its famous gumbo recipe, during a music festival and gumbo cook-off event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Karen White introduces herself to Rabbi Michael Churgel.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 14, 2016
Temple Sinai packs Shabbat service to welcome new rabbi

Rabbi Michael Churgel leads Rhythm & Jews Shabbat service at Temple Sinai for the first time as the new spiritual leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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