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Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGregor play a father and son in "Beginners."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 6, 2011
Film Review: 'Beginners'

Writer/director Mike Mills has a far-fetched story to tell in his new film, "Beginners." Shortly after his wife's death, a 75-year-old father announces to his 38-year-old son that he's gay. Interestingly, it's all true, based on Mills' real-life experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Nicole Rissler has more than 14 hers experience working with nonprofit groups.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 19, 2015
Nicole Rissler joins SANCA

The former director of sports for Visit Sarasota County, Nicole Rissler, June 18 accepted the chief operating officer position with the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Inc.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
Our View: Sarasota's own fiscal cliff

Sarasota City Commissioner Terry Turner usually doesn't engender hugs and kisses for the way he approaches issues and interacts on the dais with his fellow commissioners. But give him this: There is almost always substance over style.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County commissioners will consider a $150,000 habitat restoration project for Turtle Beach during a Dec. 17 workshop to prioritize BP settlement funding.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 17, 2012
Board to consider RESTORE projects

Sarasota County commissioners Dec. 17, will consider the priority of 28 projects, four of which affect Siesta Key, that could get funding from the BP settlement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 13, 2010
Student artists share creative thoughts

Art Center Sarasota held the 2010 North County Public Schools Spring Art Show Tuesday, April 27 through Thursday, May 6. Thousands of works by students from elementary, middle and high schools throughout the district were on display.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
Fraud info a phone call away for Longboaters

Longboat Key police have a new program they hope will educate residents about scams and identity theft.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tramm Hudson is a candidate in the Sarasota County Hospital Board race.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — At Large, Seat 2: Tramm Hudson

Tram Hudson, a Republican, will face Democrat Miglena Entcheva and No Party Afilliation candidate Reid Schwabach in the general election.

  • Sarasota
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This home at 1400 John Ringling Parkway sold for $2.9 million. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 15, 2015
John Ringling Parkway home sells for $2.9 million

A home on Lido tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Scout's honor

Eagle Scout candidate Alex Ruschau and other members of Boy Scout Troop 14 are volunteering their time to help Wilkinson Elementary students plant a vegetable garden at the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A new fence was installed at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort to keep out unwanted visitors.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2013
Trespassing reported at Colony units

Police don't know who entered the former Michael Saunders & Co. office and Vagabond, Castaways and Beachcombers units this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
Both sides hope for resolution in Colony Resort mediation

A court-ordered conference has been scheduled for Nov. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Golden Apple Dinner Theatre

Cultural Organization of the Year -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nine canines and their human companions graduated at the ceremony.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 27, 2015
Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrates graduates

Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrates graduates at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballrooom

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eric Bair and David Chessler were part of an investment group that bought a Sarasota toy company this month.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
PGA golfer Greg Norman buys Sarasota toy company

An investment group led by Sarasota entrepreneurs David Chessler, Eric Baird and retired professional golfer Greg Norman has purchased Laser Pegs Ventures LLC.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bruce St. Denis. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
FULL STORY: St. Denis misses cut for administrator

The list of finalists for Sarasota County administrator includes two Floridians and applicants from York County, S.C., and Augusta, Ga.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
Aspen Murphy: A top dog

Local celebrity dog Aspen Murphy died May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 14, 2010
A ballet of their own

Sarasota Ballet dancers Kate Walsh Honea, Octavio Martin and Jamie Carter ditch their pointe shoes to give choreography a whirl for the company's final performance of the season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 29, 2016
Film review: 'Neon Demon'

This wonderfully dark visual masterpiece will burn into your psyche.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Library resumes full-time hours

Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1, Longboat Library will be open full-time from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Josh Siegel. After her mother's death, Ellen Gerth, with her husband, Dave, left, continues to run marathons and continues with her career, despite the fact that closure may never come.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
Lakewood Ranch murder remains unsolved

Two years after Ina Gross was murdered, her daughter says she still believes the Manatee County Sheriff's Office will arrest the killer.

  • East County
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