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  • A time to celebrate |
  • May 25, 2016
Just Married: Kelli Schleicher and Jason Cross

Kelli Schleicher and Jason Cross were married on March 19

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 22, 2009
Soccer showcase lands in Ranch

Thousands of soccer players, coaches and referees from across the country will gather together for the annual U.S. Soccer Development Academy Spring Showcase, which will be held this weekend at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Our View

Longboat can be, should be No. 1; Our Fetish with Inflation: What Others are Saying about Dollar, Gold

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Liz Callaway
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 2, 2011
Music Review: The Artist Series of Sarasota: Liz Callaway, Live!

Expansion for The Artist Series of Sarasota has not only meant more performances, it's meant different kinds of series, from classical to pop. And last week when it presented the electrifying Liz Callaway and Alex Rybeck, the series positively popped over the top.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota City Commission will provide direction to staff regarding a new ordinance governing companies such as Uber.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2015
City to discuss Uber regulations, homelessness

At today’s Sarasota City Commission meeting, the board will discuss the development of a new ordinance to manage the operations of transportation companies such as Uber and Lyft.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SoMa Creekside, in downtown Bradenton, offers an eclectic menu of savory dishes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: SoMa Creekside

This week we went in the kitchen at SoMa Creekside while owner and chef Dave Shiplett prepares his signature spicy peanut calamari. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Volunteer Roxanne Williamson holds up a 10-pound bag of shells found on the grounds of Phillippi Estate Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Consortium of Colleges, City land swap

WEEK OF JAN. 7 2016

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 25, 2010
Unconditional Surrender deadline looms

The head of the Sculpture Foundation, which owns the kissing sailor sculpture, met with top city officials to work out a deal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 19, 2009
Police apprehend burglary suspects

The Longboat Key Police Department has linked two suspected burglars that were caught breaking into the Waterfront Restaurant Tuesday, May 19 to the Longboat Key burglaries May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
News Briefs

Commission rejects DSA funding request; Domestic partnership registry begins; United Airlines returns to SRQ Airport

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christopher Schnell. Courtesy image.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 24, 2016
Music review: 'Cello Time'

Sarasota Orchestra's 'Cello Time' spanned four centuries and more cellos than you can shake a bow at.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Yusuke Horiguchi |
  • November 24, 2014
My View

Officials must work together for peak traffic relief

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
News Briefs

Longboat Key Town Hall to close for Labor Day; Trustee seeks sanctions against Colony Lender; Key Club, USF to launch new partnership

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Mary Mitchell

Mary Mitchell is a fashion designer with a rags-to-riches story. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
Cops Corner 01.13.11

Unknown person(s), possibly juveniles living in the complex, broke Styrofoam signs used to mark parking and rules of the complex at Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is living large in Germany. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 3, 2012
Scene & Heard

WBTT's 'Crooners' woos crowd abroad; Givens brings joyful new play to Bradenton

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat, East County and Sarasota Observers won a combined eight first-place trophies for 2010.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2011
Observers win top honors from Florida Press Association

The Longboat, East County and Sarasota Observers were named the top three weeklies in the state in the Florida Press Association's 2010 Better Weekly Newspaper Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Goodwill Manasota is seeking non-perishable food items for its summer food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Manatee and All Faiths Food bank.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 2, 2013
Goodwill launches food drive

The public can donate food to any Goodwill location in Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee and DeSoto counties from Aug. 4 through Aug. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Officials cut the ceremonial ribbon just before 10 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2014
Mall at UTC opens

Taubman Centers and Benderson Development today welcomed the public for the 10 a.m. opening of The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
boots
  • By Alicia King |
  • November 27, 2013
Fall's fab five

Fall's fab five

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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