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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 18, 2014
Sidelines

Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars; ODA wins sportsmanship award

  • East County
  • Sports
Check out performer Nik Wallenda and CEO of Circus Sarasota Pedro Reis walk the high wire.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 21, 2013
ABOUT LAST NIGHT: Wallenda and Reis take to the wire

The Circus Sarasota Gala got very interesting Friday night during the live auction portion of the evening.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Our view

Make the most of rowing

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
15 South, on St. Armands Circle, offers a range of authentic Italian cuisine and nightly live music and dancing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: 15 South

This week we went in the kitchen at 15 South with owner and chef Joseph Casadio as he prepares veal saltimbocca alla romana. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dr. Steven Newman has worked under five fire chiefs during his 29 years as Longboat Key medical director.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2014
Medical director receives congressional award

Dr. Steven Newman is the recipient of the 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue, EMS Career Service Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 25, 2012
Sept. 25: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High freshman Caitlin and Crystal Brown are happy to be back together on the field playing for the Lady Mustangs varsity squad after being apart for nine month while Crystal rehabilitated from a torn ACL. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2013
FAMILY MATTERS

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Crystal Brown tore her ACL during a travel ball game in December 2011. A year later, a rehabilitated Crystal has returned to the field alongside her twin sister, Caitlin.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carlos Beruff
  • By Carlos Beruff |
  • October 5, 2016
My View: Why I ran for the U.S. Senate

We are foolish if we think we will achieve change by sending the same people back to run our government again and again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • January 6, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: 'Nora Webster' by Colm Tóibín

In his newest novel, "Nora Webster," Colm Tóibín examines the life of his titular character in the months and years following the loss of her young husband to heart disease.

  • Arts + Culture
Back row: Coach Jeff Kral, Gabe Streitmatter, Reid Ferguson and Gunnar Kral; front row: Coach Karen Ferguson, Jilissa Zoltko, Becca Brigham, Nicole Litwiller and Bailey Williams
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 8, 2014
School Board

Check out the latest news from Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Foundation for Dreams Director of Development and Fundraising Elena Cassella and Executive Director Susannah Cripe plan to use the new playground for camp activities. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 30, 2014
Nonprofit makes play toward long-term goals

Foundation for Dreams expects to complete its new barrier-free, $150,000 playground in mid-May.

  • East County
  • News
Diane Silverstein and Shirley Rose make cabbage rolls for the Sarasota Jewish Food Festival at Temple Sinai
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 10, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Jewish Food Festival

The festival boasts a wide selection of traditional comfort Jewish food including corned beef sandwiches and matzoh ball soup.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Diane Silverstein and Shirley Rose make cabbage rolls for the Sarasota Jewish Food Festival at Temple Sinai
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 10, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET:Sarasota Jewish Food Festival

Guests are invited to start their day with a bagel and schmear before they move on to the main dishes including brisket, stuffed cabbage and knishes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
Couple celebrates engagement

On June 8, 2011, BJ Webb was at a bookstore looking for a book a grief counselor told her to read.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 16, 2010
Kelly Kirschner appointed mayor

The City Commission today named Kirschner mayor and Fredd Atkins vice mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2009
Millage to increase?

A budget that attempts to maintain existing service levels will require the town of Longboat Key to implement a higher millage rate for the second year in a row.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 11, 2015
Dent’s chief of staff files for 2016 election

Supervisor of Elections second-in-command Ron Turner has filed to run for Kathy Dent’s post in the 2016 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elise Lipoff and Frank Maggio tended the bar at Shamrock Pub during last year's Guest Bartender Summer Showdown.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 2, 2011
Celebrity bartenders serve drinks for good cause

Tonight's Guest Bartender Summer Showdown at Shamrock Pub will benefit Goodwill Industries Manasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 6, 2010
Board warns of Bobby Jones shortfall

Members of the golf course's advisory board claim a $500,000 loss is likely this year. One member questions if the city should continue with course ownership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Musica Sacra Cantorum will perform with two other choirs in Deux Requiems: “The Sleeping Children.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 8, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.9.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the top events to attend this week.

  • Arts + Culture
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