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Florida’s senior senator, Democrat Bill Nelson, sided with the minority of senators who blocked a vote on the Iran agreement and assured the president would get what he wanted. Courtesy photo
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 18, 2015
Cowardice

Our Founders pledged their lives and honor and showed remarkable courage. Today, courage has given way to duplicity and cowardice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robin Fernandez, who works at Nature of Being, and Marc Simms of Right Performance Management
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance April Social

Business people enjoyed food, dance and conversation at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's April Networking Social April 3. The event was held at the Holiday Inn, where attendees could taste samples off the Alamo Steak House menu.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2015
FDOT to work on Fruitville Road

FDOT to work on Fruitville Road

  • East County
  • News
State Street Eating House + Cocktails lead bartender Billy Weber prepares a Pimm's Cup the good-old fashioned way. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 26, 2013
Bar carts roll back in style

State Street Eating House + Cocktails recommends how to add a little spirit(s) to your next summer party, using a well-stocked, portable bar cart.

  • Arts + Culture
Boaters who use the city's mooring field have tried policing themselves to avoid formal management. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota boaters denounce regulations

Sarasota boaters told city staff last week they don't want to be told when and how long they can anchor off the shores of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Micah Williams, Kamiah and Kimoni Jordan, Amirah Jordan and Nivea Luis, back.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 4, 2018
Sarasota YMCA gears up for the new school year

The Sarasota YMCA held a back-to-school party Aug. 4 at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Branch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Men's C 8+ Final, featuring members of the Sarasota Crew, comes down to a photo finish. The Crew's boat finished fifth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2018
2018 World Rowing Masters Regatta continues through weekend at Nathan Benderson Park

The event showcases the best rowers over 27 years old on the planet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Back row: Andrew Nesto, Joe Mojica, Kenny Kirchoff and Dave Fox. Front row: Cathi Fox, Ada Mojica and Sigi Molingowski.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 16, 2015
Serving up fun

Rules and regulations aren't important in the Tara Preserve's water volleyball game. Its focus is on fun and friendship.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 26, 2014
Mills: Foundation set for future

Hired when community trust was at an all-time low, Manatee County's superintendent spent his first year changing public perception.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2012
Riverwalk neighbors to launch watch

Residents hosted their first neighborhood watch meeting Wednesday. The watch comes after the murder of Ina Gross.

  • East County
  • News
Christine Goodall, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino, artist Joe Cuffaro and Mike Evanoff
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 2, 2015
Sarasota Police Department shows artistic side

Local artist transforms part of the Sarasota Police Department headquarters into a community space with new mural.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 6, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read the latest social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 6, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read the latest social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Wirries. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 29, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Maria Wirries

Sarasota singing and skating sensation.

  • Arts + Culture
Danmeyer has worked with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando and Habitat in Frederick County, Md.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 7, 2014
Habitat for Humanity welcomes new Executive Director

Deidre Danmeyer will replace retiring Executive Director Judith Wilcox. 'Her experience, passion and leadership are vital to our organization," says Michelle Hazeltine, board president.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Crew women’s lightweight 8+ practices at Nathan Benderson Park — the site of this year’s USRowing Youth National Championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2015
Bound for Nationals

More than 50 local athletes will compete in the 2015 USRowing Youth National Championships, held this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2012
Our View: Colony needs a new knight

There is a simple solution to the legal morass that is killing the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort: Money.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pepper Palace, left, is located at 23 Blvd. of the Presidents.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2012
Pepper Palace opens on Circle today

The store's owner describes it as "the hottest shop in town."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stan Horwich flips through the letters.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 2, 2019
Call leads to a connection with Longboat Key man's wartime past

Longboater Stan Horwich gets a call that brings him back to Australia . . . in 1942.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I've done 'Hello Dolly' five times," Roberta MacDonald says. "Playing it with my husband, Bob Turoff, was one of the greatest thrills I’ve ever had. I played that woman for about a year, and I could play her for the rest of my life."
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 24, 2011
VIDEO: Roberta MacDonald: The golden lady

During Saturday's performance, Roberta MacDonald took the audience on a journey through her life in the theater, getting fired from 'The Today Show' and even showed clips of her serenading a monkey.

  • Arts + Culture
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