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A modern-day Renaissance woman, Tanya Weinberger has spent her career in various artforms.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
Neighbors: Tanya Weinberger

From animation and film to books and jewelry, Tanya Weinberger has done it all.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Bensel is executive director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization finalist: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was named a finalist for cultural organization at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2010
AAU team bounces to top status

After losing its first three games by at least 20 points each, the Sarasota Gators fifth-grade travel basketball team rebounded to post a 12-7 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
The view from a penthouse unit in the Grand Mariner condos. The rendering of the cell tower has been drawn to scale. Courtesy rendering
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Our View: There must be another way

There should not be a cell tower behind Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2012
Obituary: Joseph Giusti

Joseph Giusti, of South Dartmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died June 7. He was 97.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 19, 2014
Giving Circle joins female scientists, philanthropists

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium began with the vision of two women. Now, a new group of female pioneers is joining together to advance the pursuit of science.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2014
New Barbara Ackerman Group closes $55 million in 2013

The veteran Coldwell Banker agent teamed up with her husband, Gary Ackerman, and Coldwell agent Louis Wery to form last year's top-ranked sales team.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 4, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: SUP Paddleboarding Camp

The Sarasota Observer stopped by Spanish Point, in Osprey, to check in with youngsters who recently have taken up the sport of paddleboarding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Logue
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Retired educator experiments in science book for teens

Charlie Logue attempts to bridge the gap in American science proficiency in 'Science Experiments for Beginners.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • February 17, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Half Shell Seafood House

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Half Shell Seafood House

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Honorary Chairwoman Eileen Curd, Sally Schule and Chairwoman Christine Sandrib
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 17, 2014
Black Tie Untied

In honor of Fashion Week, Sarasota had its share of fun fashion events throughout the week. Read all about it in this week's Black Tie Untied.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Our View: Downtown's answer on Key

Sometimes the best solutions can be found in our own backyard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Queen Creek, Ariz.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Officials share ULI study effects on other communities

Officials from three communities offer insight on the impact of the Urban Land Institute study and how it affected where they live.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2009
Our View

Micromanging City Hall

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Photo courtesy of Brooke O’Malley This home at 510 Harbor Pointe Road has five bedrooms, seven baths, a pool and 4,533 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,425,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 12, 2014
Five-bedroom Bay Isles home sells for $2,425,000

A home in Bay Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Bahram and Hamila Kadivar sold their Unit 307 condominium at Gulf and Bay Club, 5740 Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 3, 2016
Golden Gate Point unit sells for $2,999,900

The following residential real estate transactions took place between February 15 and February 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
George Clooney stars in "Gravity."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 6, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Gravity'

"Gravity" will leave you breathless.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2013
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  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2016
Ralph Hunter: The original Observer

Longboat Observer founder Ralph Hunter died Friday. He was 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2011
Children's Summit scheduled for Saturday

This year's Manatee Children's Summit is themed 'Healthy Families - Happy Families.'

  • East County
  • News
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