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Eric Ross and Malora Smith
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Vinyl Music Fest

Sarasota's third annual VMF kicked off April 8 at Michael's On East. DJs Honorebel, Cosmo, Infect and Anthony Martin kept the ballroom hopping until 2 a.m.

  • Arts + Culture
Lt. Alan Jenkins received the Officer of the Year Award and Tina Adams received the Chief's Award.  Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Heroic rewards granted to Longboat firefighters

Lt. Alan Jenkins received the Officer of the Year Award; Dawn Dunkum was presented with the Firefighter of the Year award; and Tina Adams received the Chief’s Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The jewel was slated to be the first new luxury high-rise to open in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 5, 2016
Downtown Sarasota condo sidelined by lawsuits

The 18-story Jewel is more than a year behind schedule, as the developer and contractor trade lawsuits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 501 at 1301 Main St. was built in 2016. It has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,912 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 1, 2020
Main Street condo sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 20-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee County property values on the rise

East County communities, such as Lakewood Ranch, are exceeding county averages.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
In an email sent to the five Sarasota city commissioners, Sarasota business owner Cathy Layton urged the commission to reconsider adding Jody Hudgins.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2012
Local push for Jody Hudgins as city manager still exists

Residents and business owners are upset that local banker Jody Hudgins didn't make a list of eight finalists for the city manager position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Cops Corner 03.04.10

Parallel parking. The complainant called police to report a man lying down in a parking spot on the street. It was not revealed if he was doubled parked.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 11, 2010
Assisted living

A small yellow Lab plays a huge role in Marcia Pardi's life by giving her the confidence to be mobile on her own.Â

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County donated a bus for the cause and for the last few days the bus has been serving as a helpful reminder to people driving by about the school supply drive.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 12, 2011
Every Child, Inc. holds school supply drive

Every Child, Inc. will be collecting school supplies and monetary donations until 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Minuteman Press on the corner of Fruitville Road and Lime Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat legend

Ralph Hunter, founder of the Longboat Observer, demonstrated classic entrepreneurism. He filled an unmet need and helped build a proud community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Petar Sibinkic, owner of Your Fitness Instructor, designed the new personal-training studio, which has new equipment, including six new cardio machines.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Tenants cash in on new Shoppes of Bay Isles plaza

Business owners at the new Shoppes of Bay Isles say they are seeing an increase in traffic at the Publix-owned shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — At Large, Seat 1: Sharon Wetzler DePeters

Sharon Wetzler DePeters, a Republican, will face Democrat Kevin Connelly in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2016
Whole Foods construction starts on University

Work on University Station, which will also include a Wawa, has started at the intersection of Honore Avenue and University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 14, 2013
Student Spotlight: Pamela Kurpiewski

Pamela Kurpiewski walks through the halls of the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, waving hello to passing classmates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Sarasota Christian nets win

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Southeast 25-12, 25-8, 25-22 Sept. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Christian finished first in Class 2A in the 2013-14 Florida High School Athletic Association Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards point standings.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2014
High 5

Top five sports moments of the week

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission." John F. Kennedy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
Our View: Thanks to them, we are free

Thomas Jefferson famously said, 'The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 10, 2013
Chefs help local kids, one dish at a time

Chefs help local kids, one dish at a time

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2014
Sidelines

Rams open season with win; Lady Blazers win district; Cougars outlast Tornadoes; The Sailors' season ends

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County offices will be closed July 4.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2017
Manatee County government offices to close for holiday

Some parks and preserves will remain open July 4.

  • East County
  • News
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