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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • September 6, 2012
Oasis Café: doing breakfast right!

Oasis Café: doing breakfast right!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Sarasota Orchestra named Anu Tali as its new music director. Photo courtesy Warner Music, Chris Dunlop.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 11, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra names new musical director

The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director. The 40-year-old Estonian conductor is being signed to a three-year contract that will officially begin August 1.

  • Arts + Culture
This photo, taken April 3, shows the interior of the mall concourse from the second floor. Courtesy of Taubman Centers
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 23, 2014
Mall at UTC takes shape

The evolution of anchor spaces and the installation of a major road signal progress.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Incorporation feasible for Lakewood Ranch

After reviewing a feasibility study, the Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum has determined it is feasible for Lakewood Ranch to become a city.

  • East County
  • News
“Never Marry a Girl with Cold Feet” runs through June 7, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 11, 2015
Theater Review: 'Never Marry a Girl with Cold Feet'

Marty Fugate reviews "Never Marry a Girl with Cold Feet" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • February 19, 2013
John Howard cooking up new CD at Blue Rock Bakery

John Howard cooking up new CD at Blue Rock Bakery

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2012
News Briefs

City Manager Barwin's contract approved; Van Wezel ranked No. 1 in North America

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photos The progression of moves from the "Balance and Standing" section. Note the background grid, a great visual aid.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 21, 2014
DVD helps build strength, stability and security

Elyse Briggs has released 'Balance: Build Strength - Gain Confidence.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Gudritz is the co-owner of an investment management firm. He and his wife have been coming to Siesta Key since the 1970s and have been property owners and seasonal residents since 2008.
  • By John Gudritz |
  • May 10, 2012
My View: Reflections on the season on Siesta

Another winter season on Siesta Key has come and gone. The weather was great, but, then, it was pretty mild throughout most of the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • January 13, 2015
Market Watch: Economic forecast stays sunny in 2015

More wealth was created in the United States in 2014 than in any other year in history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate Reports

Team of Salkin and Soublis joins Barbara's Inner Circle; Eisnaugle joins Coldwell's St. Armands Circle office; and Schemmel closes almost $10.7 million in 30 days

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2010
Hidden treasure

Jewfish Key is home to 13 lots, and, if you believe the legend, buried treasure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2009
Letter to the editor

Readers give opinions about the firing of Sarasota police officer Christopher Childers and offshore seismic survey work.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Blues Traveler will headline the inaugural Sip the Sunshine Craft Beer Festival Saturday, Oct. 29, at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 23, 2016
Blues Traveler to headline Sip the Sunshine Festival

The inaugural craft-beer festival will highlight Florida breweries and feature local chefs and live music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Larry Lantz served as a barber on Siesta Key for 48 years. He spent the last 12 years of his career at The Village Barber, in Siesta Center. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 1, 2012
Siesta Key remembers barber

Larry Lantz, who was known for his wit and warmth during 48 years of work as a barber on Siesta Key, died Feb. 13. He was 75.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
Swimmer preps for national competition

Twelve-year-old Luke Hanner was one of seven swimmers selected to represent the Florida Zone team July 27-31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Police Chief Mikel Hollaway thanked his parents and mentors during his acceptance speech Sept. 3.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 30, 2010
Chief Lessons

For Police Chief Mikel Hollaway, people and events from his childhood influenced how he relates to his family, his officers and the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By June LeBell |
  • May 11, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Forward Fest with Sybarite5 and friends

Sybarite5 is the young, effusive music group that founded Forward Fest and brought it to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2017
Sarasota residents breathe relief after Irma

With trees and power down, people in the Sarasota area start cleaning up and counting their blessings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 13, 2015
SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

  • Arts + Culture
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