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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 4, 2010
Soul Sister

Sarasota's favorite frontwoman steps into the recording studio to make 'Beautiful Noise.'

  • Arts + Culture
Marsha Panuce considers her dogs and those at the shelter, such as Prince, to be her babies, she said.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 24, 2015
Den offers canines comfort

Bird Key resident Marsha Panuce will open Donte's Den to the public July 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder earn tournament berth; Lady Blazers take win during Senior Night; Lady Thunder take the win on Senior Night; ODA rolls past SW Florida Christian; Sarasota Crew 4+ squad wins gold

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Firefighter/paramedic Jose Rivera  teaches Bayport residents Chris Lake, Arlene Scarlett and Sue Rosen how to use an automatic external defibrillator Feb. 3 at the north fire station.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 4, 2016
CPR session popularity climbs

More than 80 people attended free CPR training sessions Feb. 3 at the north fire station, prompting the Fire Rescue Department to consider more classes this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"We call it like we see it," Jack Littman-Quinn says of his and his wife's food reviews.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 28, 2014
Food reviewers love to share their meals

Jack and Beth Littman-Quinn started reviewing food because they wanted to have a hobby together. Seven years later, they still enjoy sharing the experience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
News Briefs

Coast Guard rescues three divers; Commission makeup change to be considered; Commission appoints subcommittee members; LBK Fire Rescue hosts safety officer courses; Mote currently treating melon-headed whale

  • Longboat Key
  • News
S'macks is open for business at 2407 Bee Ridge Road (courtesy photo).
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 6, 2013
S'macks Burgers & Shakes now open

If you lived in Sarasota during the 1940s and '50s, you might remember The Smack, a beloved burger drive-in. S'macks is intended to have the reincarnated feel of that place, albeit with a new name and legacy all of its own -- starting with opening day, Wednesday, Aug. 7.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 5, 2014
Kiwanis Club cashes in with Vegas theme

This year's Valentine's Ball allows participants to win prizes and children to receive scholarship money.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
By the end of the year, FDOT officials plan to start construction on a roundabout to be located in front of Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 1, 2015
Roundabout plans circle East County

april fools

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 16, 2009
Manatee shaves budget by $33M

The county also has adopted a long-term planning strategy to help prepare for more cuts in years to come.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2012
Frustrated Willowbrook residents turn out for board meeting

More than 50 residents of Willowbrook came out Aug. 16 to hear their Condominium Association's attorney answer questions about the condition of their homes and what the association planned to do about it.

  • East County
  • News
Lisa Bohn follows Tim Tuohey’s lead on the floor at a dance at Fogartyville Community Media & Art Center.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 25, 2015
Reel People: Contra brings folks together

Contra is a group folk dance that requires partners to move through a sequence of lines and circles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • July 26, 2013
Infuse Me! Cantaloupe Infused Vodka

Infuse Me! Cantaloupe Infused Vodka

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 5, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Ice, ice, baby; Lean, mean snow queen; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
WCIND board endorses inlet management plan

Longboat Key officials say making the recommendations official could help when it comes to obtaining permits and funds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival of Boats draws thousands of spectators to Main Street before the racing events.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 27, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Aug. 26

Check out a quick rundown of the news of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 21, 2012
Reid appoints procurement official

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid today appointed contract manager Ted Coyman, Jr. as procurement official.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Jessica Luck as she reads today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 9, 2012
March 9: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • 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
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