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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Ciao! Italia

Join us in the kitchen at Ciao! Italia with owner and chef Carmine Astuto as he prepares his signature veal Elizabeth.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 5, 2014
Your Neighbor | Arthur Ancowitz

Throughout his years as a physician, Dr. Arthur Ancowitz always held one matter close to his heart: stroke prevention.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • July 18, 2012
Bridge Bites: Third-Hand Trickery

"Third-hand high" is common advice, and on this hand, East plays "Third hand extra high" in order to fool Declarer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 113 Morningside Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,944 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.7 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 25, 2012
Three-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $1.7 million

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 14, 2010
Community Golf Scores 06.01.10 to 06.08.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2012
Longboat updates emergency network

Longboat Key is encouraging residents to use an emergency-response network that will keep them abreast when emergencies arise on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Angioletti with Simba and Sammy, Joan Smith with Honey, Pauline Young with Katie and Rosemarie Hodges with Elliott
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors paws to welcome new neighbor with party

Elliott, a 2-year-old black-and-white Sheltie, was the guest of honor at a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" party held March 2, at his new home with Mike and Rosemarie Hodges.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 2, 2013
Longboat Key receives additional beach funds

The town of Longboat Key will receive additional funds from Sarasota County tourist development tax dollars for beach-maintenance purposes in Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Heritage Harbour CDD OKs contracts

American Ecosystems will be responsible for lake/pond maintenance, while Eco Consultants will maintain wetlands.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Barrie with Tommy and Jaymie Klauber and Chef Stephane Pierre
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 16, 2013
Newly renovated Polo Grill and Bar prepares to open its doors

Two months ago, Lakewood Ranch's Polo Grill and Bar began renovation. Now, it is preparing for its official opening night Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are seeking information on the incident.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2011
Detectives investigate suspicious incident

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating an incident in which an unknown male approached an 8-year-old girl in River Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 30, 2010
The hula dancer

Circus Sarasota's Chiara Anastasini has choreographed a Latin-infused hula-hoop act that will leave you winded.

  • Arts + Culture
James Ballard poses on his motorcycle in 1953 in Germany.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 25, 2013
Sarasota man facilitated peace during Korean War

James Ballard, stationed in Germany during the Korean War, worked as an Air Force intelligence specialist.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 24, 2010
Smooth shutterbug

On the eve of the 30th Sarasota Jazz Festival, longtime jazz photographer Jean Germain shares the stories behind her pictures.

  • Arts + Culture
Connie Pittman helps prepare the Publix store for its grand opening.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Multi-level Publix opens today

A new Publix grocery store at 2031 Bay St. opens today and offers elevator and escalator access from the parking garage and a shopping cart conveyor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 19, 2012
Service with a smile at the Toasted Mango Cafe

Service with a smile at the Toasted Mango Cafe

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota County Students scored higher than national and state averages, but lower than last year's scores.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 16, 2011
Sarasota students top state and national SAT scores

On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the College Board, a non-profit organization that administers voluntary tests in the U.S., announced the scores of the 2011 Scholastic Assessment Test.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Harry's announces its new summer hours

Harry's Continental Kitchens' Deli and Corner Store are now open seven days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Observer reporter returns from much 'knee-ded' stay

The Longboat Observer's Dora the Explorer is back on the town. After undergoing a successful knee-replacement surgery and subsequent rehabilitation, Senior Editor Dora Walters has a new spring in her step. And she says that she has many people to thank for that.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 16, 2012
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