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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
It's read (online) everywhere

It's read (online) everywhere

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 16, 2011
BREAKING: Gas line struck on Ocean Boulevard

As workers Wednesday, Nov. 16, began construction of the new wrought-iron fence at the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Ocean Boulevard, they struck a gas line, a county staff member informed representatives of Siesta organizations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Megan Piggott as the Library Lady and Pedro Leos as Tomás .
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 6, 2020
FST shines a light on libraries

In placing chldren’s libraries in the spotlight, ‘Tomás and the Library Lady’ runs through Feb. 22 at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“One World, One Heart” by Anna Zigel is one of three best-in-show winners for this year's Embracing Our Differences outdoor exhibit. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.06.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week regarding Sarasota's Embracing Our Differences, "50 Words" short film and Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tim Dorsey
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Best-seller

Brant's Books hosted best-selling author Tim Dorsey for a meet-and-greet Feb. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Community Golf Scores 12.01.09 to 12.10.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Philadelphia, Here I Come! (courtesy banner)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 10, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: "Philadelphia, Here I Come!"

"Philadelphia, Here I Come!" opened this week at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
In its continuing effort to develop best practices in patient care, Sarasota Memorial worked with BD to enhance and standardize its new blood collection protocol.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
Sarasota Memorial honored for blood collection practices

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has presented the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System with its first ever 'BD Quality Award' for pioneering practices in blood collection techniques that promote safe, high-quality patient care.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Obituary: Lois Rosenthal

Lois Rosenthal, 81, of Longboat Key, died June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Community sports

East County community sports scores

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Dog Park fetches upgrades

CDD 4's plan to spend $20,000 on improvements has tails wagging.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2013
Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 20

Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 20

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Co-Chairs Larry and Carol English
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 26, 2015
SPARRCle on the Bay

SPARCC hosted SPARCCle on the Bay at Sarasota Yacht Club on Thursday, March 26.

  • Black Tie
Kristin Zarrella (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2015
Alumni Spotlight: Kristin Zarrella

Lakewood Ranch grad has time of her life at Southern Miss

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 27, 2018
The Junior League of Sarasota enjoys the summer sunset

JLS hosted a summer meet and greet June 26 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Black Tie
  • By Melanie Mason |
  • May 23, 2013
Moments in time

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brittani, 8, rests while Corporal Michael Jernigan, USMC, Ret. talks to an audience Friday, Nov. 16 at the Senior Friendship Center.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Man's Best Friend

Corporal Michael Jernigan, USMC, Ret. visited the Senior Friendship Center with his guide dog Brittani, 8, Friday, Nov. 16, as part of Senior Friendship Center's week-long tribute to honor all veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 28, 2019
We Care Manatee hosts feathery evening

Black Tie Bash is back, Embracing Our Differences honors late co-founder, Forks & Corks has been rescheduled and more news on the scene this week.

  • Black Tie
The proposed polling precinct boundaries.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 9, 2018
New Polling Precincts in Lakewood Ranch

With a rise in new registered voters, precincts have shifted.

  • East County
  • News
Element Steak.Seafood.Pasta is at 1413 Main St. in Sarasota.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 16, 2026
Sarasota restaurant closing on Main Street seeks new space

Element will shutter its current location downtown in late April.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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