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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 24, 2012
A Cuban Culinary Adventure

A Cuban Culinary Adventure

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
New Pass.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 12, 2017
Shoaling prompts Coast Guard to remove New Pass markers

The Coast Guard is removing markers in the channel because they can no longer mark the "best water" in the channel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 6, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 6

Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Christopher O’Riley recently hosted NPR's "From the Top," recorded at the Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 26, 2012
Music Review: NPR's 'From the Top'

We recently attended NPR's strange but fascinating "From the Top," when it was recorded live at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Gretchen Frueh |
  • July 22, 2009
LETTER: Ranch's 'true hero' assists lost teenager

It is heartwarming to know that there are people who will go way beyond the necessary or comfortable to help a complete stranger and then not stay around for a thank you.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 15, 2013
Contractor clears 400 trees for the Esplanade by Siesta Key

Contractors have cleared 24 acres of land near the intersection of Constitution Boulevard and U.S. 41 for the Esplanade by Siesta Key, a coming Taylor Morrison development.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
Commissioners question long-term contracts

Three commissioners who are part of the Audit Committee paid close attention to a recent recommendation of the town's auditing firm.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
In the hot seat

Visitors at the Sunday, Nov. 4 SECA Car Show, on Hillview Street, stopped to admire this washroom on wheels.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2012
Neighbors: Marge Martin

Marge Martin, a heart-attack survivor, will share her story at this year's Go Red for Women Luncheon March 8, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Natalie Pernia, 16, and Lilli Carlton, an ODA sophomore, help each other through the adventure course at TreeUmph!.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 26, 2017
A higher purpose

ODA, VIP Academy students bond at TreeUmph! event.

  • East County
  • News
Buddy Brew Coffee
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Customers brew goodwill at Buddy Brew

Customers at Buddy Brew keep pay it forward train going for an entire day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nancy Stavin submitted this sunset photo, taken from Palm Avenue.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
Observer Weather: Sarasota

Nancy Stavin submitted this sunset photo, taken from Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelsey Grau Leslie Ann Genninger and Carol Camiener
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Carol Camiener hosts jewel of a party

On Sunday, Jan. 12, Leslie Ann Genninger displayed her latest collection of Murano Glass Jewelry at the Emerald Harbor home of Carol Camiener.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Le Macaron
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 15, 2015
Fashion Insider: Spring gifting season

Christmastime is the most recognized time of the year dedicated to gifting, but the springtime can be just as active.

  • Black Tie
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Superintendent Tim McGonegal will lead the meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 3, 2011
Superintendent holds roundtable meeting

The Manatee CEO Roundtable will meet at 8 a.m. Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • News
American servicemen take cover during a battle in the Vietnam War.
  • By Allan Gehring | Columnist |
  • October 25, 2017
MY VIEW: Review of Vietnam film showed prejudgment

Ken Burns’ 18-hour documentary was a good primer to learn about an unwinnable war.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Florence Katz has volunteered at the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Sarasota-Manatee for the last 17 years. Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 30, 2013
Florence Katz shows giving knows no age limit

Home Instead Senior Care honored the 97-year-old Sarasota Bay Club resident with the Florida Salute to Senior Service award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

A woman dropped off her daughters, 17 and 13, at the beach. She called the 13-year-old a few hours later to check on the pair, and the younger daughter said her sister had taken off with an older man.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Residents consider new safety precautions

Riverwalk Hammock residents say they hope to make a presentation to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office following the murder of Ina Gross.

  • East County
  • News
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