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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Polls are open until 7 p.m. today.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2015
Longboat Key polls open for election day

Voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today for the town's general municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 24, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: JDub's Anniversary Extravaganza

PHOTO GALLERY: JDub's Anniversary Extravaganza

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2014
BCC to discuss health care

Manatee Memorial Hospital officials will present about Manatee County's health care crisis Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2014
Supervisors hold down CDD costs

Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors adopted their FY 2015 budgets Aug. 21. Average assessment changes ranged from -$144 to $108.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2013
Turnovers prove costly for Sailors

The Sarasota High football team committed five first-half turnovers, which proved to be too much to overcome, as the visiting Sailors fell to St. Petersburg 56-21 in their spring game May 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
'Gravity'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 27, 2013
Fall Film Picks

This fall's film line-up is all about star power and directors extraordinaire. Some of the best veteran and contemporary actors will grace the silver screens in the coming months. From the Civil War to science fiction, a cornucopia of quality films is about to hit theaters. The following are list-toppers.

  • Arts + Culture
David Bullock is Longboat Key town manager.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Bullock talks Key issues to PIC

The new town manager discussed ongoing Longboat Key issues at a Public Interest Committee forum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. will acquire the Chart House property at 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive in October.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2013
Key Club to purchase Chart House

The owners of the Resort at Longboat Key Club have no immediate plans for the Chart House, but called the building's acquisition 'a strategic business decision.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
Daily updates on Hurricane Irma, including forecast projects and sand bag distribution centers, were among the most-viewed stories ever on yourobserver.com.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • December 28, 2017
Digital year in review

The Observer stayed busy online in 2017, bringing you content that was only available through the web.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mari Blumenthal and Lila Marlowe show off their New Year's cards. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2012
Temple students celebrate new year

Temple Sinai students prepared themselves Sunday morning for the Jewish New Year that began Sunday, Sept. 16.Â

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 17, 2015
Urbanite Theatre opens "Isaac's Eye" by Lucas Hnath

The last show in the theater's inaugural summer season runs until Sept. 6

  • Arts + Culture
Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan share one hilarious trip together.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 27, 2011
Film Review: 'The Trip'

I can't recall having seen a film that made me giggle for nearly two hours. Michael Winterbottom's "The Trip" managed to do so with such sophisticated wit and downright silliness, I had a difficult time wiping the smile off my face long after leaving the theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Richard Gailey Jr. said he learned much about politics by watching his mother, Donna Hayes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2012
Commissioner Hayes' son to run for District 5 Volusia County Council

Commissioner Donna Hayes' son, Richard Gailey Jr., is jumping into the political arena in Volusia County as his mother nears retirement.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
Observed: Back from Grandma's

Last week, I flew to Detroit, to visit my 88-year-old grandmother, whom I hadn't seen since my wedding. It had been even longer since I'd seen many of my other relatives, as well.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 10, 2009
Sweet Gigs: Homegrown gems

Carlos Mendez, a Gemesis employee, contends there's no difference between cultured diamonds and the real thing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Juniors Lucas Romano and Chance Sharbono both transferred to Braden River this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River grapplers poised for solid season

  • East County
  • Sports
12552 Highfield Circle
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: Top 10 real estate transactions

The Observer counts down the top 10 sales of the year, recorded Jan. 1 through Dec. 18, for the East County area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Photo by Rod Millington
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 7, 2016
Music review: 'Cosí fan tutte'

Sarasota Opera meets Mozart in "Cosí fan tutte"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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