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The total project encompasses three phases of improvements, including widened sidewalks on lower Main Street. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 25, 2012
Main Street improvement keeps pedestrians in mind

Twelve parking spaces will be removed to add wider, more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 11, 2016
Emerald City Ball dazzles with performances by cast of 'The Wiz'

West Coast Black Theatre Troupe’s 17th anniversary celebration featured an award presentation, several performances and a special announcement.

  • Black Tie
Nouveau nachos: seared, sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna and seaweed salad on a crispy wonton wrapper at Gecko's. Cliff Roles.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 22, 2013
Foodie feasts in Southside Village II

Southside Village - located on Hillview from Tamiami Trail to Osprey and on Osprey from Hyde Park to Arlington - may well be the friendliest, "foodiest" neighborhood in town.

  • Arts + Culture
Razan Waliagha earned a school record in the 1-meter divis with a 13th place finish and a score of 84.05.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2010
Ranch swimmers break school records

Four Lakewood Ranch High School swimmers posted new school records during the Tarpon Invitational Sept. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kurt Wenner is a world-renowned artist, architect and innovator of 3D pavement art.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Chalk Festival

The Sarasota Chalk Festival, featuring 250 street painters from around the world, takes place through Nov. 7 along South Pineapple Avenue in Burns Square.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2015
MMS registration dates announced

Miss Manatee Softball will hold registration for the fall season Aug. 26, Aug. 28 and Aug. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
It was a great week for sunsets, none better than this one at the Asolo Rep "Welcome Back" party. Photo Credit: Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 4, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.5.15

Creative philanthropy, Parisian-themed fashion show, stunning sunsets and a whole lot more ...

  • Black Tie
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Board President Howard Scherer encourages people to get involved in the association.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 28, 2015
Palm Island Neighborhood Association holds annual picnic

About 50 residents gathered at Elsie Blair park in the Palm Island neighborhood on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sandy Kemp and Kathy McPherson's husbands were in the choir
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of Redeemer Messiah Sing-Along

The Church of the Redeemer held its annual Messiah Sing-Along Sunday, Dec. 15. The messiah is it in 24th year and was in honor of Dr. Daniel Moe. Attendees included new and familiar faces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Observer moves into new East County office

Our new address is 8788 State Road 70 E., 103, Bradenton, Fla., 34202. Our phone number will remain the same, (941) 755-5357, as will our fax number, (941) 753-8456.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dr. Perry Gilbert, left, retiring director of Mote Marine Laboratory, welcomes the new director Dr. William H. Taft, right, and Mrs. Taft, middle.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
News Briefs 01.27.11

More than a year ago, a parishioner of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community delivered an unfinished quilt to the women in the church's Loving Stitches Ministry, which knits, crochets and sews handmade items for charity.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton's Marlie Haynes, 2, and mom, Monique Mitchell, enjoy some pirates' company.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2016
Anna Maria Island Privateers sail into Braden River Library

A packed ship of children enjoy stories read by pirates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
Our View

Undermanned? Under siege?

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2010
Our View

Is renourishment the way to go?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Susan Weintraub, Donna Newman and Dana Corn
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 10, 2016
Temple Beth Sholom ladies go Hollywood

The Sophisticated Ladies fashion show at Temple Beth Sholom brings movies and fashion to life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cousins Abigail Tallent and Maddie Harrison test out a John Deere tractor.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 1, 2015
Orange Blossom Festival

Fun and citrus in bloom at festival

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • August 19, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Students ages 10 to 13 have a breakout session with a Sarasota private teacher Cynthia Wiley.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: PMP/Suncoast Super Strings

These students make up the PMP/Suncoast Super Strings program. They met for the first of two workshops Saturday, Oct. 19. They will play under the baton of renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman during the PMP Sarasota Winter Residency on Jan. 2. They will be joined by thirty-plus other young musicians in the PMP String Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
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