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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 10, 2009
Noise ordinance threatens Mattison's

An anonymous complaint forced Mattison's City Grille to stop its live music earlier than it has since it opened seven years ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2013
Quotes Observed: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

Each weekend, we bring you a jumbled collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Bridget Walsh

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore lacrosse midfielder Bridget Walsh scored three goals in two games this week to lead the Lady Cougars to a 14-9 victory over Berkeley Prep Feb. 26, and a 13-7 victory over Tampa Catholic Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The contractor chosen for the Beach Road drainage improvement project will tear up parts of the old baseball field near Siesta Key public beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 29, 2012
Drainage project sent out to bid

Sarasota County seeks a contractor for the $1.5 million stormwater project planned for Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 1, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Big Eyes'

The new film, "Big Eyes," is a true story based on a big lie.

  • Arts + Culture
Outside seating on Lakewood Main Street does make the sidewalks harder to navigate.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2018
SMR's main task: Building Waterside

Side or Ranch: Jay Heater.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 16, 2018
Temple Emanu-El kicks off first day of religious school

Temple Emanu-El celebrated the first day of its religious school on Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arends
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 17, 2011
Arends remembered as voice of the Village

The Longbeach Village is lined with coconut palm trees. The foliage is the result of John "Dutch" Martin Arends' efforts. His longstanding work with the Longboat Key Garden Club led the club to donate the trees to the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Commissioners approved a wholesale replacement of the town charter rather than amend the existing document.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat commissioners approve new charter for ballot

Island policy makers decided it would be less complicated to replace the existing town charter rather than ask voters about each individual amendment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jo Morello and Tyler Yurckonis formed the Starlite Players to highlight the talents of local playwrights and actors.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2015
Starlite Players shines spotlight on local playwrights

Starlite Players offers a new style of theater with short five-minute performances.

  • Arts + Culture
Andrea McArdle stars in Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 3, 2013
Hot Tickets: Holiday Music

Read June LeBell's picks for holiday music events.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom Baril and Danni Bleil produce personal pizzas packed with fresh ingredients around Sarasota. Photos by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 15, 2015
Power of Pizza

Polpo Pizza Co. brings a new spin to the art of pizza making in Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter said negotiations are ongoing with other potential tenants, but no announcements of additional occupants are currently planned.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 25, 2019
Main Plaza lands office tenant

PropLogix, a real estate company helmed by Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter, will move more than 110 employees into the Main Street property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colin Baenziger of Colin Baenziger Associates will meet with Inter-District Authority board members on Friday to discuss potential candidates.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2011
Executive director search narrows

Colin Baenziger & Associates has narrowed the candidate pool for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's executive director to eight.

  • East County
  • 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 Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2015
Theater review: 'West Side Story'

“West Side Story” and the dance of love and violence

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
Cops Corner

7300 block of Desert Ridge Glen. Identity theft. The victim reported unknown person(s) used her identity and credit card information without her permission to make unauthorized charges.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Chase Suter, 2, Jordan Johnson, 4, his brother Zachary, 5, and Caden Cimpoli, 3, give An Apple A Day owner and teacher Christina Miller a loving hug.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 18, 2013
Preschool instills healthy habits

An Apple A Day Academy touts a 'fresh approach to early learning' and focuses on teaching its students how best to care for themselves and for their planet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2010
Police sign three-year contract

The town of Longboat Key's Police Department union representative signed a three-year contract Thursday at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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