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  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Cheers for Charity raises the bar

3 Keys hosts an event which features Giving Circle bartenders.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Lights out starting May 1

'Tis the season: turtle-nesting season, that is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Driscoll and Janet R. Tolbert
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild

The Sarasota Opera guild kicked off the upcoming season with its first meeting on Oct. 18. There are over 550 members of the guild and they have around 23 events a year. At this particular meeting, members from the Sarasota Youth Opera performed selections from its upcoming opera, 'Little Nemo in Slumberland.'

  • Arts + Culture
Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Abbi Geiger with Denise Pope. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2018
Girl Scouts offer sweet treat for holidays

MTC students spread holiday cheer through song.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
With the current contract Buccaneer Landscape Management empties trash pails 5 days a week in the village.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 7, 2016
Siesta residents work to clean up the village

As the season slows down, residents want to remove the trash visitors to Siesta Village left in their wake.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 26, 2017
Republican Club mingles with town officials

Town officials and residents gathered July 26 at Portofino Ristorante & Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents say after the feedings in Five Points Park, many homeless loiter and commit crimes. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 11, 2011
Association acts as homeless feedings facilitator

The Sarasota Ministerial Association will work this fall to hold discussions with all groups involved in the controversial homeless feedings issue at Selby Five Points Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 11, 2018
Drumming up good vibrations on Siesta Key with Positive Repercussions

New drumming center and percussion instrument boutique opens its doors for business in Siesta Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 6, 2009
Harry's owners have plans in store

Harry's Continental Kitchens will re-open Friday, Oct. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 21, 2009
Stadium uncertainty could prove costly

Because the city is unsure what will happen to Ed Smith Stadium, it has had to turn away an estimated $6 million in youth, high school and college baseball tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ryan “Ryanito” Larrañaga, accompanied by drummer Simeon Bishop Moore, performs for students at Alta Vista Elementary.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 16, 2018
Art, Rhymes & Kids brings the beats to the classrooms

Hip-hop artist Ryan “Ryanito” Larrañaga teaches students through beats, rhymes and positivity at Sarasota County School's Summer Learning Academies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota City Commissioner Terry Turner suggested Tuesday the commission take another look at the city manager candidates they previously rejected.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 10, 2012
Commission to reconsider city manager candidates

A list of four city manager candidates that was previously rejected by the Sarasota City Commission will be reconsidered at the Monday, July 16 regular meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Texas-based Black Walnut Cafe, known for its breakfast foods and array of hamburgers, announced it was no longer expanding to Lakewood Ranch. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2017
Cafe bows out of Lakewood Ranch location

Black Walnut Cafe will not develop its first Florida eatery in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Letters to the Editor

A great learning experience

  • East County
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Dancers show off their best moves for the judges Wednesday, August 3 during the Florida State DanceSport Championships at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida State DanceSport Championships

Ballroom dancers from around the state of Florida came out to show off their stuff Wednesday, August 3 in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Sarasota for the Florida State DanceSport Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A thief stole a Salvation Army donation kettle containing an undetermined amount of money.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 10, 2010
Salvation Army Christmas kettle stolen

Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who grabbed a donation kettle from a Salvation Army volunteer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Lido Key resident took video of waves crashing into the First Lido Condominium building on Sunday. Image courtesy Barbara Lowenthal.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2018
City declares erosion state of emergency on Lido Key

In the wake of Subtropical Storm Alberto, Sarasota city officials hope the state of emergency can lead to shoreline protections on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phishing (pronounced "fishing") is a type of online identity theft where con artists send emails or text messages that appear to come from institutions you trust, like your bank or credit card company.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2012
Sheriff warns of phishing scams

Sarasota County residents are being warned of two phishing scams circulating in e-mail inboxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Miner is an attorney and Vietnam veteran, who has served on the school board since 2012.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 3: Dave “Watchdog” Miner

The incumbent Miner will face Misty Servia in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
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