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Local Musician Chris Otto plays Monday, Jan. 28, at The Local Bean. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
Sunday jazz

The Local Bean will host Afternoon Sunday Jazz at The Bean from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays starting Feb. 10, at 5138 Ocean Blvd.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 19, 2010
The golden touch

The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre's always-sunny stage manager shares her control issues, dream projects and an inside look at the theater life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Palm-Aire women welcome officers

Ladies in the Palm-Aire Women's Club held their last meeting of the season May 10, and made sure to install the club's new officers before they left.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtney and Gloria Blackman
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 4, 2013
All Angels by the Sea Annual Epiphany Concert

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church held its annual Epiphany concert Friday, Jan. 4, followed by a light reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ken Perry shows us how to cook osso buco with mushroom risotto and a summer tomato salad.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 2, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Ken Perry

Ken Perry enjoys leading and participating in cooking clubs and spent much of his time cooking in Baton Rouge, La.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Current Siesta Key Hardware owner Jim Hillier has implemented new technology to keep the store’s stock up to date.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 13, 2012
Neighborhood Nostalgia

Siesta Key Hardware has retained its mom-and-pop feel throughout four decades and under different ownerships.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 19, 2012
Dec. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Group plans tar-and-feather Walmart protest; District buys land for future stations; Workers group protests Publix; and Horseshoe Cove parades holiday cheer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 9, 2015
Music Review: Masterworks Six

Music Review: Masterworks Six

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Anand Pallegar, founder of atLarge Inc., took down a series of notes at Tuesday’s DID workshop. The information gathered will be used to make recommendations on a downtown promotional effort.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 6, 2017
Downtown leaders begin branding effort

Members of the Downtown Improvement District hope to collaborate with other downtown groups to establish a stronger identity for the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
News Briefs

Three parking meters receive new home; County offers energy upgrade workshops

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Key Club pitches project ... again

Longboat Key Club and Resort officials and presenters told the Town Commission they can't provide a concrete guarantee the proposed five-star hotel will be built.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 11, 2010
Teen Driver Challenge offered in Sarasota

The Teen Driver Challenge is a free hands-on program offered by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to help teens become safer drivers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carol Papish and Mary Tucker
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 10, 2017
More Too Life hosts private screening and cocktail reception

Supporters of the nonprofit viewed an episode of “The Hero Effect” on local philanthropist Dr. Brook Bello.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • November 18, 2017
Historic Spanish Point supporters 'dance through the decades' at Party at the Point

The annual fundraiser was held on Nov. 17 at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Black Tie
Jeslyn O'Shea prepares to serve the ball for Sarasota Christian during its Class 2A-Region 3 quarterfinal match last October. The school will hold its volleyball camp July 5-8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The bridge was closed as crews microtunneled beneath the Hudson Bayou.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2017
Osprey Avenue bridge reopens to traffic

After nearly a yearlong closure associated with the Lift Station 87 project, the city will reopen the Osprey Avenue bridge to traffic this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 18, 2014
Sidelines

Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars; ODA wins sportsmanship award

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Lakewood Ranch man dies in bicycle accident

Donald Mader died April 5, a day after a motorist struck him just blocks from his home in Summerfield.

  • East County
  • News
Teri Hansen presents Jeff Hazelton with the STEM Smart Innovation Award.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Next Big THINK

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held The Next Big Think event Thursday, Oct. 10, at Michael's On East. Lucid Global was presented with the STEM Smart Innovation Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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