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Patrons will have the options to dine in, carry out or use the drive-thru. PDQ also offers catering services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2014
PDQ restaurant opens Sunday

The PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) restaurant chain is known for its fresh chicken tenders, sandwiches and salads and homemade sauces and dressings.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County deputies seek 25-year-old Jerry Williams for a shooting Saturday, Oct. 5, at his home on Euclid Avenue.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 7, 2013
Deputies seek suspect in shooting

Sarasota County deputies seek 25-year-old Jerry Williams for a shooting that occurred Saturday, Oct. 5, on Euclid Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lift station construction prompts the closure of a portion of Osprey Avenue beginning Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 2, 2011
Osprey Avenue closing for two months

An extensive water lift station project being performed by the city requires the closure of a portion of Osprey Avenue for two months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 3, 2012
Touch of Africa offers reward for missing mascot

Touch of Africa, a store on St. Armands Circle that sells African gifts and organizes trips to its namesake, found itself short one adult-sized lion costume Wednesday, Sept. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The entire cast of Ricardo Graziano's "Shostakovich Suite" poses during the finale. Courtesy photo.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 30, 2015
Dance Review: Graziano & Taylor

Sarasota Ballet's Ricardo Graziano delights audiences with choreography.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
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Massaro-Fain
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 19, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Helbing recognized by Medical Economics; Grapevine earns top agency recognition; Sarasota attorney earns recognition; Manatee Tiger Bay adds Misty Servia

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Bremble, Mary Ann and Jim Maclellan, and Ted Bremble
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Hot Jazz for Cool Nights

Singer Sharon E. Scott doesn't need a red dress to call the audience's attention; she's vivacious and loud, and it wasn't just the volume she was singing. Between a phrase of perfectly-timed, raucous scats on Tuesday, Feb. 7, she yelled to Rodney Rojas, "You better play!"

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Longboat Library to convert to cafe

APRIL FOOLS - Buoyed by a $75,000 financial boost from Sarasota County to replace the roof at the Longboat Library, the library's board has decided it's time to go all-out and enter the new millennium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
News Briefs

Bullock contract on workshop agenda; P&Z recommends Future Land Use changes; Weekly Publix progress report

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 7229 Prestbury Circle recently sold for $925,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 18, 2018
Country Club East home tops local sales at $925,000

Residential real estate transactions for April 2-6.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manatee County is asking for public feedback through an online survey as part of an independent evaluation of Manatee County Animal Services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2014
County seeks animal services feedback

The anonymous survey was developed to provide the community with an opportunity to have input into the evaluation of Manatee County Animal Services.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2013
Man pushes security guard after City Hall dispute

A homeless man swung at a Sarasota Police officer after pushing a security guard at a Sarasota County Area Transit bus station.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of Samantha Ramon
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
USF student crowned countess

Samantha Ramon, a senior criminology major at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, was recently crowned the 2011 Homecoming Countess.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Westchester condominium is located in the 4800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2011
Westchester unit destroyed by fire

The state fire marshal's office is investigating last night's fire.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Shafer found an old beer can at last year’s cleanup.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2011
Trash cleanup will be treasure for Sister Keys

According to Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis, the Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Cleanup will likely draw around 80 volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Caught up in the tornado, Brianna McVaugh, acting as Miss Almira Gulch, rides her bicycle across the stage.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 7, 2011
Haile presents 'Wizard of Oz' (VIDEO)

Students at Haile Middle School are bringing the story of Dorothy and Todo to life this weekend with performances of "The Wizard of Oz" at Manatee Elementary School. The last show is 2 p.m., today.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2010
Glenridge scoops up sweet surprises

It was "Sundae Sunday" at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Sunday, Aug. 2, at the community's annual ice cream social.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2012
More than 50 Key homes without power

FPL is working to restore power to homes affected by Tropical Storm Debby.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ann Virag and Nathan Benderson, hosts of the luncheon
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies

The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies might be a Western New York foundation, but it's made some roots in Longboat Key. A donor luncheon hosted by Nate Benderson and Anne M. Virag catered to a group of individuals originally from Buffalo living permanently or for the season in Sarasota on Jan. 31 at Sarasota Yacht Club. The newly appointed Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Michael Wise spoke about the future of Jewish Buffalo. The Foundation will be celebrating its centennial this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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