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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 1, 2017
Through Women's Eyes reception celebrates women in film

Film makers and patrons of the Through Women's Eyes Film Festival gathered at the Sarasota City Center on April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2015
High 5 moments: Sarasota 6.25.2015

A glimpse into the sports happenings this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2013
State College of Florida trustees make Probstfeld permanent president

State College of Florida's Board of Trustees named interim President Dr. Carol Probstfeld as the school's sixth president in a 7-0 vote at a special meeting Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Man arrested for Lido burglary

Sarasota police arrested Francis Gerry Monday morning after he allegedly burglarized a time-share unit. He is a suspect in a string of similar incidents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Owner Glenn Comeau, left, and General Manager Brian Izzo stand in front of the pizza oven at Flatbread on Main. The restaurant is slated to open within a week.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 4, 2015
Pizzeria, craft beer bar coming to Main Street

Flatbread on Main - a new branch of a well-received Englewood restaurant - will open on Main Street this month, the latest in a line of craft-beer bars moving into the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. The pool of finalists for Sarasota County School Board superintendent is narrowed down to three candidates.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2016
Superintendent finalist withdraws application

Three finalists remain in consideration for the position of Sarasota County School Board superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 10, 2009
Paid parking decision reversed

Four months of approvals and reversals on paid parking downtown could lead to the end of regulated parking in the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shrimp and roasted red pepper skewers with smoked paprika potato salad from Off the Hook Seafood Co.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2014
Hosting Made Easy: Backyard Barbecue

Call a few friends and fire up the grill -- it's barbecue season. To make things easy for your next shindig, some local restaurants share their best barbecue recipes.

  • Arts + Culture
SCORE Association CEO W. Kenneth Yancey recently spoke at an event in Sarasota that honored local small business owners and SCORE volunteers. Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 20, 2013
Rise ABOVE: W. Kenneth Yancey

The head of one of the largest pro-business counseling groups in the country delivers a message of hope to the Gulf Coast. 'The great thing about entrepreneurs is they are so resilient,' says W. Kenneth Yancey.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Banyan Entry
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 21, 2013
Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden

Following a lead gift from Al Goldstein, Selby's children's garden is now under way.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Scottish St. Andrew's Festival

This weekend's brings the Scottish culture to life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2015
News briefs

Shredding event rescheduled; Pipeline pullback; Colony Association files dismissal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 7, 2016
Despite resident pushback, Benderson seeks density increase

The County Commission will hold a hearing on Benderson Development's contested Siesta Promenade project in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The owners of the Harbour Square office complex plan to add a residential unit.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 11, 2016
Harbour Square owner requests referendum

Voters may decide whether the office complex on Gulf of Mexico Drive can be redeveloped into a mixed-use plaza with a penthouse residence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Six-year-old Dylan Elder couldn’t wait to show off his skills during an agility drill.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Football Camp

Dozens of East County children learned football fundamentals during Lakewood Ranch High's football camp June 11-15. Players spent the week working on position related drills, speed development, agilities and strength training, among other fundamentals before showing off their skills in a series of flag football games.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 21, 2016
Braden River football rolls past Palmetto 35-0

The Pirates defense returned to form to thwart the Tigers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Reconnecting in person. Of course, this photo likely will make its way onto Facebook at some point as well.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 1, 2012
OBSERVED: Social media project sparks reunion

My email inbox is a peculiar place. With one click of the mouse, hundreds of pieces of correspondence fill my email client every day.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 7, 2013
Commissioners to discuss SCAT, pedestrian safety

Sarasota County Commissioners are set to meet Tuesday in Venice; pedestrian safety and public transportation for disadvantaged citizens is on the agenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 24, 2016
Scallopalooza: It's Clamtastic! celebrates scallop and clam restoration efforts

At this year's event, the Sarasota Bay Watch president announced that the organization would be expanding its restoration efforts to clams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 20, 2014
County to begin budget process

Sarasota County commissioners will hold a workshop Friday, during which Tom Harmer will begin preparing his first budget as county administrator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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