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Sarah Barnett and Nicole Nagaro
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Martinis & Makeup

Martinis & Makeup

  • Black Tie
Paul A. Cajka Sr.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 1, 2012
Election Q&A: Charter Review Board District 1

Sarasota County is one of only 21 charter counties in Florida - counties that are governed in the operational structure by a charter, similar to a constitution. But Sarasota is the only county with a board elected by voters, not appointed by commissions.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mother and daughter duo Sharon and Paige Butler after crossing the finish line in 2012 for the Ironman half marathon.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2016
Sarasota Music Half Marathon to honor Sharon Butler

Paige Butler runs in memory of her mother and triathlon athlete Sharon Butler.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 10, 2017
Art enthusiasts look back on the historic Longboat Key Center for the Arts

At the end of this month, the art center's doors will close for good.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
SIDELINES

Braden River baseball to hold fundraiser; Mustangs finish third at Outback Invitational; Coastline Volleyball launches youth league

  • East County
  • Sports
Yoko Ono in 2009. (Photo by Charlotte Muhl and Sean Lennon)
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
Ten minutes with Yoko Ono

The always- eccentric Ms. Ono phones in from New York to discuss this weekend's John Lennon exhibit on St. Armands Circle, the joys of motherhood and why she rarely gets nostalgic.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy Photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 22, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Not Waving, but Drowning'

A gem of a film that explores the adventurist idea of uprooting and reestablishing oneself.

  • Arts + Culture
Years of collecting fill the Zurich-Wus living room with sparkle and splendor. The Greek doll in the rococo chair is by Tampa artist Fayzah Spanos and the chandelier is a Craigslist find.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 2, 2013
Home of the Month: The Tentmaker's House

A Sarasota couple creates a world of their own in Bayou Oaks.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota resident Susan Beane and Stoneybrook tennis professional Andrew Sirota couldn't stop smiling during their warmup.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 21, 2016
A party on the tennis court

Cardio Tennis is a high intensity fitness regimen centered around social interaction.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jay Bushell, 82, began rowing in 1946 after a lack of hand-eye coordination kept him off of the cricket field. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2015
The time of the ancient mariner

Jay Bushell rows about four times a week with the Sarasota County Rowing Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Deputy Mike Gerholdt and his dog, Boey, show the discipline needed when confronting a suspect.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 16, 2017
Manatee County canines' call to duty

Sheriff's Office develops program to hound criminals in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 10, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner retained his District 3 seat on the town commission in March by a narrow, 90-vote margin.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 10, 2012
In the Public Eye: Vice Mayor David Brenner

Vice Mayor David Brenner was recently re-elected to the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 3, 2017
Point of Pride: Harvey Milk Festival returns to Sarasota

The eighth annual festival returns to Five Points Park with a focus on equality, art and music.

  • Arts + Culture
Amanda Simon of Pineview School
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 1, 2013
The Good News: Amanda Simon of Pine View School

Amanda Simon is a fourth grade teacher at Pine View School. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 9, 2014
Initial dam repairs to cost $14 million

Manatee County has hired Hayward Baker to complete the first of two phases of repairs.

  • East County
  • News
homerweb
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2015
Why to vote in the city runoff election, as told by 'The Simpsons'

Why to vote in the city runoff election, as told by 'The Simpsons'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy stands near one station of the 18-point test he hopes will lead to earlier cardiovascular-disease detection.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2013
Health symposium focuses on heart-disease prevention

With heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women, a new testing procedure might allow earlier detection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Courtenay and Maggie Smith star in "Quartet." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 30, 2013
Film Review: 'Quartet'

The new film, "Quartet," is sweet, sentimental and, at times, introspective. Dustin Hoffman directs the cast of first-rate, seasoned British actors in this comedy about retired musicians who reside in a senior living facility.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
Downtown CRA's future undecided

Some city and county commissioners have taken a stance on extending the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but both boards are waiting to make a decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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