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Bill Cornelius, owner of the building that housed Darwin's on 4th, agreed the city needs to take action to address homelessness issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2015
Rosemary leaders react to Darwin's departure

Stakeholders in a neighborhood that has been clamoring for redevelopment are still optimistic following the closing of Darwin’s on 4th, an anchor in the area for three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 23, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival Finale

If Saturday evening's Sarasota Music Festival concert at the Opera House is any indication of the future, Sarasota now has one of the finest festivals for teaching and performing in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Otus |
  • February 24, 2014
Ask Otus: But Is It Art?

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
"One of our old mottos is 'fun with a purpose,' and I believe in that 100%," said Carl Weeks, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2010
Boys & Girls Clubs director celebrates 40th anniversary

Carl Weeks started going to the Boys Club in Bradenton when he was 6. This month, he celebrated his 40th year working for the organization.

  • East County
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • August 27, 2014
Market Watch

Record prosperity will continue in near term

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Barrier Island Realty Group displays new sign; Michael Saunders & Co. announces record sales

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Michael Crosby, Mote president and CEO, helped craft the organization's 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan in 2010. Now, he's working on making that vision a reality. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • August 21, 2014
Think Tank

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is intent on expanding its research capability on its City Island campus - and hopes to build a new bayfront aquarium on the mainland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 2, 2013
TWIS does SFF: Anthony Paull's film picks

TWIS does SFF: Anthony Paull's film picks

  • Arts + Culture
Circle Books owner Eric Lamboley, pictured in 2006, spent Wednesday, Sept. 19, calling regular customers to thank them for their loyalty. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 26, 2012
Closing brings final chapter

Circle Books closed last week after 13 years on St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • September 24, 2012
Arrested Redevelopment: fight sprawl, not healthy growth

Arrested Redevelopment: fight sprawl, not healthy growth

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Pocorobbas in 1961. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy and Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2012
Observer readers share their stories of true love

Turn on the Tony Bennett and pop open the rose-colored champagne. For this Valentine's Day, we asked readers to send in their love stories and letters. Apparently, Cupid has been busy over the years shooting his arrows in unexpected places -- including the Internet. So, fall in love with these stories, which could give Nicholas Sparks some inspiration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yvonne Schloss, pictured in September 2014, helps customers at her business, Sunglass Optical Express, on St. Armands Circle. Schloss' role with the chamber was a 100% volunteer role. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
'The chamber needed a hero'

Yvonne Schloss ends an eventful term as Longboat Key Chamber chairwoman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2010
Lenobel runs on his record

At-large Commissioner Hal Lenobel, who is not actively campaigning for his sixth Commission term, hopes the voters will elect him on his record.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kirstina Ordetx, The Pinnacle Academy founder and director, says she is excited about the school’s permanent location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2012
Pinnacle finds forever home

The property gives The Pinnacle Academy room to expand in the future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Our View: Firefighters' delusion

Thanks to this tiring saga, Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock recently graded his first-year performance with a "C." He had hoped to have this matter resolved by now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2009
Thunder sets historic marks without track

After finishing as the regional runner-up, The Out-of-Door Academy boys track team sent eight runners to the Class 1A Track and Field Championships May 1 at Winter Park High.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • April 21, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Magnum Wine & Tastings

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Magnum Wine & Tastings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Our View

Sadly, smoking guns no surprise

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Nick Trivisonno, 12
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 12, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Out-of-Door Academy

The Out-of-Door Academy's sixth-graders are spending Thursday and Friday touring the Kennedy Space Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Julie Aranibar and Jane Pfeilsticker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Manatee County School Board

Longtime school volunteer Julie Aranibar will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker, a professor at the State College of Florida, for her seat on the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
  • News
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