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  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 24, 2010
Charges of racism, sexism hit city job search

As commissioners ready to hire a new city auditor and clerk Thursday, some community members question why they haven't already awarded the job to the interim city auditor and clerk, who is a black woman.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Art extravaganza; Philanthropic flash mob; World travelers

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brothers Martin Gramatica and Santiago Gramatica stand in front of the panels that will be used to build three homes for underprivileged families in Haiti.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 27, 2011
Brotherly Love

The well-known former Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Martin Gramatica and his placekicking brothers chose Sarasota to start their green building business, which has just secured a deal to provide housing to earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

  • Sarasota
  • News
About 100 cyclists will travel a roughly 100-mile stretch of Highway 101 along the coastline of Oregon, from Seaside south to Pacific City, while Tammy Kovar will complete a 585-mile ride.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2012
Ranch arborist will cycle to raise urban forest funds

While raising funds for tree research, Tammy Kovar will fulfill a dream to cycle along a section of Highway 101 in Oregon.

  • East County
  • News
Station 22, Pepper Palace, celebrate winning first place.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO:The 13th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

The 13th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off took place on Sunday Oct. 29 by Morton's Gourmet Market. Proceeds from the cook-off went to the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent fund. People sampled 15 different chilies that were made by the firefighters from 15 stations in Sarasota. They then voted for a People's Choice Award while judges chose first, second and third place. Station 22, Pepper Palace won first place and bragging rights for the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Frosty has lived in River Club since he was erected by his creator, the late Dan Burgett, in 1997. He has lived off River Club Boulevard at the home of Don and Mary Lou DeBolt since 2003. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2014
Frosty returns

He's big, costly and a bear to maintain. But new owners vow to keep River Club's famous snowman shining next year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2014
VIDEO: Main Street moratorium on events to take effect

With planned construction restricting the available parking downtown, the city is instituting a policy that will significantly reduce the number of Main Street events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • April 22, 2010
Recipe and a Reservation: Moore's Stone Crab

Moore's Stone Crab co-owner Alan Moore shares an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lake Uihlein
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Who's who in East County?

History behind landmarks may escape those who use them.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
News Briefs

$5.9 million Siesta sale highest for 2011; Commission OKs urban chicken keeping; Johns arrested in prostitution sting

  • Sarasota
  • News
The twinkling tent for the party.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2019
Bacchus on the Beach celebrates ninth year

Attendees seemed reluctant to leave as the event wound down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 8, 2016
All Angels holds annual meeting

All Angels by the Sea, Episcopal Church held its annual meeting and brunch Feb. 7, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Joy ... Beyond Freedom

Joy ... Beyond Freedom

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 3, 2016
Bird Key blesses its fleet

184 members gathered for the blessing, cocktail hour and dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eric Carrier suffered traumatic brain injury during a dirt bike crash last October.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
Recovery benefit planned for crash victim

The Eric Carrier TBI Benefit 2011 will take place this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioners agreed to continue to address the other ideas in Dr. Robert Marbut's homelessness report, but to stop looking for a shelter site in unincorporated county land.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 26, 2014
County Commission ends search for shelter site

After losing the partnership with the City of Sarasota, the Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously to end a search for a shelter site in county property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Shay, president of SKA, center, with Tony and Marilyn Romanus of Siesta Isle (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Clean sweep

Members of the community spent the morning keeping Sarasota beautiful with the Great American Cleanup Saturday, March 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ivory
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 30, 2015
Ivory Lounge takes on condo owners in continuing lawsuit

Ivory Lounge takes on condo owners in continuing lawsuit

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This Riverdale home at 4015 Hawk Island Drive sold for $1.95 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4.623 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 9, 2021
Riverdale home tops sales at $1.95 million to lead Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas

Here are the residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas for June 28-July 2

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lucy Miller is a Longbeach Village resident and seventh-generation Cortez native. Photo courtesy of Salvatore Branciforte.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Scent of a woman: Lucy Miller

Lucy Miller is the brains and nose behind Lucy Miller Pure, a line of natural and organic perfumes that debuted quietly in August - but could make a bigger splash early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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