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Plants and flowers Calvin Boehme is working on are lined up in rows on the side of his vegetable garden.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 22, 2011
Home & Garden: Floral Notes

Calvin and Jane Boehme grew up only one greenhouse away from one another in New Jersey, and both are fourth-generation florists.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Business Observer 04.22.10

Two East County physicians, Dr. Arun Khazanchi and Dr. Harvey Mishner, purchased recently the former Wachovia Bank building, 11505 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 21, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Michael Saunders & Co. releases first-quarter data; Matarese, Jasmer named top producers for Re/Max; Horn earns Quality Service Certified Platinum award

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This South Cocoanut home, which has six bedrooms, six-and-two-half baths, a pool and 9,042 square feet of living area, sold for $4 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 29, 2012
South Cocoanut home tops sales

A home in South Cocoanut tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Leslie Hogle's favorite picture of her late husband, Al, and her, features them enjoying a vacation together.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Citizen of the Year: Albert 'Al' Hogle

The late Longboat Key Police Chief Albert F. 'Al' Hogle will receive the 2012 Citizen of the Year award posthumously at the Kiwanis Foundation's Valentine's Ball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 2, 2009
Film Review: 'Taking Woodstock'

Something I've always regretted in my life was not having seized the opportunity to attend Woodstock back in 1969. You see, I was one of those pseudo-hippies with a job during summer break, thus suggesting I must have been a true capitalist at heart. I did, however, see the documentary "Woodstock," which hugely reinforced that regret. So, needless to say, I've been eagerly anticipating Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's new film, "Taking Woodstock."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 23, 2012
Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2010
'Biggest Loser Sarasota' contestants tighten their belts, winner drops over 50 pounds

It took diet, nutrition and exercise under the guidance of certified personal trainer Patti Linn Stanley, but the 13 contestants who underwent the first "Biggest Loser Sarasota" program shed between 7.5 and 20 percent of their body weight.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new Goodwill donation center will take items such as gently used clothing, furniture, small appliances and more, is slated to open in late November.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
News Briefs

Goodwill building new donation center in Lakewood Ranch; Windsor hosts Alzheimer's conference; Neal's Central Park celebrates first birthday; Manatee County offers pet adoption promotion; Sheriff's office nabs award for campaign; Meridian College offers $1 haircuts for kids

  • East County
  • News
Handles is a guard for the Harlem Globetrotters
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 8, 2012
Sarasota Observer goes one-on-one with Globetrotters

During the Harlem Globetrotters' trip to Sarasota this week, the Sarasota Observer had the opportunity to go one-on-one with two players, Handles and Hops.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at  701 Tyler Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,760 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million. Heather Merriman
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 31, 2013
St. Armands home sells for $1.5 million

A home in John Ringling Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
CITGO Petroleum Co. light oils consultant Eddy Gorrin, CITGO Petroleum Co. Southern Region Marketing Programs Manager Joseph Minotti and Sarasota Military Academy JROTC instructor Riess Pellegrino. Courtesy photos.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 21, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Mr. Riverview; Fueling their futures; Life Skills; iPad intuition

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 21, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Grip

This week, Tara Golf & Country Club PGA Golf Professional Melissa Williams shares tips on improving your grip.

  • East County
  • Sports
shrimp
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 11, 2014
Painter's Palate: Creative cuisine in Sarasota's new ethnic culinary corridor

Painter's Palate: Creative cuisine in Sarasota's new ethnic culinary corridor

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Unit B-902 condo at 415 L’Ambiance Drive has two bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,385 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 27, 2016
L’Ambiance condo sells for $1.55 million

The Unit B-902 condo at 415 L’Ambiance Drive has two bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,385 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2012
Vandal hits anti-cell tower signs

An unknown suspect spray painted the word 'yes' over a 'No cell tower' sign and knocked over at least two others.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2013
Heritage Harbour lawsuits expand

Complainants say stormwater costs are not being allocated appropriately.

  • East County
  • News
Experienced shooter Jennifer LeBlanc helps beginner Michelle Carpenter with target practice.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 5, 2013
Straight Shooters: Well Armed Woman

The Well Armed Woman teaches women to defend themselves and their families by taking aim and firing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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