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Beth Owen-Cipielewski is dividing her time between the Siesta Key Oyster Bar and preparing for a major bowling tournament.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 28, 2011
Alley Cat

Beth Owen-Cipielewski has been bowling since she was a child, but a recent renewed focus on her game has earned her a spot in a major international competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2010
Buchanan cruises to victory

U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, won the Republican primary against Don Baldauf by 49,290 votes, capturing 84% of the vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
County sticks by Tara land-use decision

Manatee County commissioners last week rejected a developer's request for $1.9 million for preventing it from developing the property.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wendy and Stan pictured Friday, May 10, with their 6-day-old cygnets. Photos courtesy of Lou Newman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Swan family: The next generation

Eleven cygnets hatched last week on the Harbourside pond, and that's not the only family news.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2013
Garage delays frustrate developer

Pineapple Square developer John Simon believes delays at the State Street garage are not only a legal issue but could cause long-term damage downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brenda Harris in Sarasota Opera's "Turandot." Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 13, 2013
Music Review: Opening Night at the Opera: 'Turandot'

The stars were out this weekend when the Sarasota Opera opened its 2013 season with Puccini's passionate "Turandot."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2009
Seminoles leave Pirates stunned

The Braden River High football team fell to Southeast 33-6 in district action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
There are several options for streetcars, including: open-air or enclosed; and traditional (seen here) or modern design.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 15, 2012
Streetcar routes identified

Planners will present results of a preliminary study this week and collect community input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 7, 2009
Regulated parking may be eliminated

After city commissioners called off any possibility of downtown parking meters in the near future, the city manager said one solution to the problem of an underfunded parking department is to do away with all regulated parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suzanne Atwell at her home. Atwell moved in 1994 to Sarasota with her husband. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 7, 2013
Election: Atwell tries to take a 'well-balanced' approach

Mayor Suzanne Atwell, who has been appointed mayor twice, spends most of her time in her City Hall office, where she listens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 27, 2009
Film Review: 'The Girlfriend Experience'

There's a new trend out there for marketing films - that of simultaneous premieres across theatrical, DVD and TV platforms (i.e. pay-per-views). And Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh ('Traffic') seems to like the idea.

  • Arts + Culture
Twins Alex and Nick Miller are excited to compete in the Florida International Triathlon. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 19, 2012
Neighbors: Alex Miller

Along with this twin brother, Nick, the teen loves all things athletic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Two great blue heron chicks beg to be fed.
  • By Dr. Lou Newman |
  • June 22, 2011
Birds'-eye View

Dr. Lou Newman has photographed wildlife on six continents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jaden Hair's blog, SteamyKitchen.com, has become a family business. Her husband, Scott, helps with running the website and other tasks. Her children, Andrew, left, and Nathan, right, often help in the kitchen and garden. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2013
Steamy chef blogger releases new book

East County's Jaden Hair focuses on gluten-free, minimal-meat recipes in her new cookbook, 'Steamy Kitchen's Healthy Asian Favorites.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Commission election deadline approaches

Four incumbent commissioners are up for re-election next year - but it's unclear if any representative will have a challenger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ted Morton created one of Sarasota's most recognizable businesses in Morton's Market.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2010
Sarasota remembers Morton's Market founder

Ted Morton, a businessman for more than 50 years in Sarasota, died last night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 12, 2011
FAMILY REUNION: USS Sarasota crew reunites

About 30 former crew members of the USS Sarasota Naval ship visited Sarasota this week, 20 years after the group's inaugural reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • February 4, 2013
FST explores "The Columnist" as obsolete as his typewriter

FST explores "The Columnist" as obsolete as his typewriter

  • Arts + Culture
Briana Calderon mimics the pose of the woman she painted on this wooden canvas.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 16, 2010
Neighbors: Briana Calderon

Briana Calderon, a 16-year-old junior at Booker High School for the Visual Performing Arts, says that her love for art has been a part of her life since she was a little girl.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
Building official steps down

Randy Fowler resigned from the town after 33 years of service, citing differences in opinion on how his department should be run.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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