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Jerry Sparkman incorporated two tons of Siesta Key sand in his recent collaborative architectural exhibit, "Origins." Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 10, 2012
Art in Architecture: Jerry Sparkman

Jerry Sparkman is a local architect who fused his creative spirit with his day-job in a recent collaborative architectural exhibit in Italy.

  • Arts + Culture
District Engineer Rick Schappacher observed signs of distress on Westbound Stone Harbour Loop.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2015
Community plans to fill in the cracks

Heritage Harbour South is gearing up for phased road repairs that could be costly.

  • East County
  • News
Country Club Shores residents, both human and canine, rally in support of their crosswalk.
  • By Jack Short |
  • May 4, 2016
Crosswalks: Should they stay or should they go?

For many residents, the answer is ‘stay.’ Now, the commission is hitting the brakes on a plan to ask FDOT to remove the safety features.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • January 15, 2014
History and sunshine combined for a refreshing historical twist

History and sunshine combined for a refreshing historical twist

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 20, 2014
Kiwanis Club flashes cash for Lawn Party

This year's raffle winner will be richer but won't drive away from the event in a shiny new set of wheels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 6, 2010
Andrea's intertwines the art of food and wine

What do you get when you marry an Italian man, a Dutch woman and a passion for food and wine? Andrea's Restaurant - and what a combination it creates. In August, Ismini and Andrea Bozzolo, former partners in Divino Restaurant, opened their dream restaurant on Siesta Drive.

  • Arts + Culture
Plymouth Harbor President and CEO Harry Hobson, Field Office Manager Jon Seehawer, of the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, and Vice President of Health Services Joe Devore, of Plymouth Harbour
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 2, 2016
Plymouth Harbor receives Governor’s Gold Seal Award

Plymouth Harbor’s Smith Care Center was one of 32 nursing home facilities in Florida to receive the award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • January 24, 2012
Last Weekend In Sarasota: The Bridge, Monsters and Beertopia

Last Weekend In Sarasota: The Bridge, Monsters and Beertopia

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gloria Musicae (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2014
Gloria Musicae announces 2014/15 Season

Professional choral ensemble Gloria Musicae's Artistic Director Joseph Holt announced its 2014/2015 season at its annual meeting Sunday, April 12. In addition to announcing the season, Holt announced a new partnership between Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota and Gloria Musicae.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 8, 2016
Remember this vote

Four Longboat Key commissioners gave up a cap on firefighter pension payments in favor of obligating taxpayers to more risk and more cost. How did that work before?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • January 13, 2014
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with Design and Dine finalist Margaret Lanier
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 5, 2013
Feb. 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design and Dine Finalist: Margaret Lanier; Longboat Key Town Commission solicits town attorney services; Commissioners approve plat for Laurel Park homes; Manatee County Blood drive benefits McNeal Elementary teacher; Bridal shop coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jean and Ron Schwied stand in their kitchen in front of a map of the route they will be taking. Their home is rented out, and they are ready to take off.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
Longboat Key couple sets sail around the eastern U.S.

It will take approximately 10 months for the Schwieds to sail The Great Loop around the eastern U.S.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 23, 2016
Total Control: 'Photography and Film Constructs'

Ringling College exhibit explores the world of constructed photography.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 11, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Tevin Bryant

The Observer spotlights Braden River running back Tevin Bryant.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with Design and Dine finalists Miss and Kevin Cooper
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 4, 2013
Feb. 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design and Dine Finalist: Missy Cooper; Homelessness topic on join commission agenda; Longboat Key Beach project permit approved; Galvano visits Manatee's Willowbrook community; Mote manatees pick Super Bowl winners again

  • Siesta Key
  • News
He had not even signed his contract yet, but interim County Administrator Terry Lewis already was hard at work during a county budget hearing June 14.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 16, 2011
Lewis reports for duty ... again

Terry Lewis has delayed his retirement many times because he keeps getting called to duty. The latest call came from Sarasota County government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
'A Shadow of Blue' is an imaginative adventure

"A Shadow of Blue," by Carlos Lascano, is playing as part of Sarasota Film Festival's Shorts 14: youthFEST Animated Shorts I at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Regal Hollywood 20.

  • Arts + Culture
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 30, 2012
Aug. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Burkee, senior vice president Bank of Commerce, Bob Simon, president of development for SMR, Laura Adcock, WBRC Architects, and Crawford Construction owners Utahna Smith and Jeff Smith break ground.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 2, 2016
Crawford Construction breaks ground on new office space in Lakewood Ranch

Commercial construction company will have added exposure with new headquarters fronted by I-75

  • East County
  • News
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