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Ed Harris and Annette Bening star in "The Face of Love."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 23, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Face of Love'

Sometimes great actors can elevate a shaky script. Annette Bening and Ed Harris manage to do just that in 'The Face of Love.'

  • Arts + Culture
The Lift Station 87 project is shown in this file photo. The new lift station will replace the aging Lift Station 7 that has been prone to sewer spills.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 4, 2013
Gallons of sewage leak from Lift Station 7

City of Sarasota Utilities Department crews responded Thursday to a sewage leak near Lift Station 7 along the Hudson Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 19, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Tim Field earns foreclosure and short-sale certification; St. Hilaire joins Michael Saunders' St. Armands office; Longobardi named sales associate for Rive Isle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Larry Rachleff
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 7, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Music Festival

June LeBell reviews the first concert of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2012
Style show gives look and taste of Longboat Key

They've made names for themselves in everything from town politics to tennis.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
AJC honorees Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone loves Michael and Phil; Tidbits, Over the river and through the woods ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Geoffrey Fisher |
  • October 3, 2012
My View: Political trash talkers and their supporters have double standards

What does it say when the Democratic congressional candidate brings in Sandra Fluke?

  • East County
  • Opinion
The motorized boat ramp will be installed next week. It will be 58 feet of solid concrete, with about 30 feet under water. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 6, 2014
Blackburn Point Park project: halfway there

Despite unique construction challenges - including piles of strange rocks - the park should still open in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Arthur McClellan stands in front of the Pineapple Avenue entrance, which will have glass doors and new canopies after it is remodeled to be more identifiable and welcoming to passersby.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 24, 2011
First Church celebrates 120 years downtown

The First United Methodist Church, the oldest existing organization in Sarasota, celebrates its 120th anniversary this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Business Observer 02.17.11

O'Brien Family Farms celebrated its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 12, at the farm, 16505 S.R. 64 E.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
News Briefs

Candidates reinforce their stance on issues at CONA forum; Tandem parking up for City Commission vote; Patterson Foundation launches Legacy of Valor campaign; Ringling announces 2014 lecture schedule

  • Sarasota
  • News
ƒBraden River quarterback Jacob Huesman completed 18 of 25 attempts for 316 yards and two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
Football friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joanne Assaly, right, looks at the current Bayfront Park concept with Sarasota County worker Rob LaDue. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 5, 2014
Bayfront Park open house sparks debate

Discussions about what amenities the property should feature weren't exactly a walk in the park during the Oct. 30 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The $21.5 million Siesta Beach Improvements are slated to last for two years.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 10, 2014
County launches Siesta construction website

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 2, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Leading Ladies

Sarasota Ballet's new principal dancers may share the same title, but it's the technical differences that will set them apart this season.

  • Arts + Culture
Sophomore Dakota Dickerson explores the outside world from the STEM Lab.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 26, 2015
Learning STEMs from new ODA's new facility

Lakewood Ranch Out-of-Doors Academy welcomes students back with the opening of a $4.5 million student center and science labs.

  • East County
  • News
The doors of three Colony units were damaged in incidents last week. Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Police Department.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Vandals check back in at vacant Colony units

The last official guests at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort checked out in August 2010. But since the resort closed approximately two-and-a-half years ago, it's had some unwanted visitors who have entered units and damaged the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners are still interested in pursuing other recommendations from homelessness consultant Robert Marbut.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 22, 2014
City withdraws from shelter conversation

In response to a letter from the Sarasota County Commission, the City Commission voted to end its pursuit of a city-located come-as-you-are homeless shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Our View

The birth of Christ in context.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Suncoast Quad Squad takes its giant bat skate for a test drive in Sarasota.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 6, 2011
Roller derby divas prepare for takeoff

Sarasota's roller derby girls are putting the final touches on a giant roller skate that they hope to send soaring through the air Saturday at the 2011 Red Bull Flugtag Tampa.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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