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Abrahamson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2010
Abrahamson eyes new appointment

Dr. Ira Abrahamson was appointed as the first chairman of the board, emeritus, in the history of the Cincinnati Athletic Club at the Past Presidents Dinner meeting Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeff Daughtry has been teaching at Sarasota Military Academy since 2011. (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
Teacher Spotlight: Jeff Daughtry

As a veteran, Sarasota Military Academy algebra and geometry teacher Jeff Daughtry knows the meaning of sacrifice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tamara Stefanovich will bring her steady hand and esteemed piano talent to the Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 4, 2015
Sarasota Orchestra finds last-minute replacement for Masterworks III

Due to an untimely illness, Russian trumpeter Sergei Nakariakov will be replaced as a solo performer by world-renowned pianist Tamara Stefanovich.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota's JB "Brad" McCourtney takes aim in the Bowls USA 2016 US Open.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 25, 2016
US Open shows how fun lawn bowling can be

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill Executive Chef Allan Yu's Ahi Tuna Tower. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 7, 2016
Epicurean expedition takes locals around the world in one night

Taste of Downtown event will feature international dishes by local chefs

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lost Lagoon's original design includes a lazy river ride. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2016
Lost Lagoon makes second wave

Manatee County accepts a second round of water park proposals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

James Blatt and Lynn Moore died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Observer wins 20 Local Media Association awards

Local Media Association, made up of 2,000 newspapers in U.S. and Canada, announced the winners of its 2013 Editorial Contest Monday. The Observer Group won a total of 20 awards among eight of its newspapers, making it the third top company winner.

  • Longboat Key
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Palm fronds were scattered on the streets leading to the Five Points roundabout.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 13, 2010
Windy conditions force street cleaning

Gusts as high as 34 mph are blowing debris all over downtown streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The project will include Broadway and Lois Avenue in the Longbeach  Village, along with other streets on the Key. (Robin Hartill)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2013
Town streets on the road to repavement

Several town streets will be repaved beginning next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2014
Downtown CRA slated to expire

County commissioners have criticized Sarasota's downtown Community Redevelopment Area for growing administrative costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 2309 Alameda Ave. recently sold for $3.7 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 17, 2018
Sarasota Bay Park home sells for $3.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 30-May 4.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Cook with your children; In need of clarification; Series is helpful

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 28, 2011
ODA girls tennis tops Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team defeated Braden River 4-2 Feb. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Boats will be covered in Christmas lights and figurines.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 13, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Boat Parade of Lights

The 28th Annual Sarasota Christmas Boat parade of Lights will make its way across Sarasota Bay Saturday, Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An aerial trapeze artist performs over the heads of the Key Chorale members. (Courtesy Photo).
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 13, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Cirque Des Voix

This Weekend Best Bet features an evolving collaboration between Sarasota's 100-member vocal chorus Key Chorale and the flexible and exciting circus acts from Circus Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
High-wire artist Nik Wallenda, second from the right, receives an award from the Sarasota County Commission Tuesday.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 27, 2013
County cuts emergency-reserve fund to 75 days

The Sarasota County Commission met Tuesday and approved a measure to reduce the emergency-reserve fund from 90 to 75 days - freeing $8 million to use on other projects.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tampa-based U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May dismissed a proposed Colony bankruptcy reorganization plan and, in doing so, also rejected a Colony settlement that was in the works for months.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2014
Colony judge amends ruling

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge. K. Rodney May written ruling revealed that Colony Lender LLC is a secured creditor in the bankruptcy case and will collect the first $3.7 million of any judgment offer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2009
Lady Mustangs capture district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team cruised to a district title, claiming the top four spots in the Class 3A-District 5 meet Nov. 6 at Lemon Bay High.

  • East County
  • Sports
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