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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 18, 2010
Creative handyman

Behind every aging building is a tireless Jack-of-all-trades. Meet Bubsy Becker, Art Center Sarasota's own Mr. Fix-It.

  • Arts + Culture
When you use fancy, not-at-all common ingredients like "simple syrup," you too will feel like a real bartender. Photo by Brynn Mechem.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 16, 2020
Yule eat it and yule like it

An attempt was made to make healthy alternatives to a traditional Christmas dinner. How did it go? Well …

  • Health
Outgoing chairman Tommy Klauber shares about the successes of 2013.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ranch Business Alliance Membership Luncheon

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance met their new board of directors, during the organization's annual membership luncheon Jan. 15.

  • East County
  • News
Edgewater'     s Dr. Jay Schwartz has walked through Edgewater and sections of Summerfield with a petition for improved cellular service in Lakewood Ranch. So far, he has about 300 signatures.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch residents seek improved cellular coverage

Developing technologies may fit the bill, but will it come fast enough?

  • East County
  • News
“What’s Laid Down” is available on Spotify or on CD for $10. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 25, 2018
Planting the Seed: Physical Plant breathes new life into local music scene

The psychedelic/folk/rock band's successful album release show could signify a comeback for the local original music landscape.

  • Arts + Culture
Sierra Van Such
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
Temple Beth Sholom celebrates Pi Day

As part of Temple Beth Sholom Goldie Feldman Academy's annual Pi Day celebration, eighth-grade student Sierra Van Such recited pi to 2,109 digits from memory.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Weldon Frost was a frequent Christmastime bell ringer.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 10, 2017
Weldon Frost led life with knowledge, integrity

Weldon Frost, 86, died July 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Delray Beach-based company is proposing to install virtual wayfinding signs to city buildings that would look like 42-inch, flat-screen televisions. Photo courtesy of Blueweb Mobile Media.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
City mulls interactive wayfinding system

A Delray Beach-based mobile media company is proposing to install a free downtown Wi-Fi system in exchange for its purchase of new interactive wayfinding signs or kiosks.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Clark |
  • November 4, 2009
My view

A good neighbor benefits its community

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
News Briefs

Rajewski qualifies for commission seat; New Longboat Key police cars hit the street; Public invited to meet ULI panelists

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Members of the public filed out of the commission chambers as the County Commission discussed the adoption of a new district map.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2019
Despite public objections, county picks new district map

Moving to redistrict ahead of the 2020 census, the Sarasota County Commission selected a controversial map based on a submission from a former Republican Party chairman.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jenny Aldrich plays Princess Jenny during the tour.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 27, 2020
'Discover Sarasota' through a child's mind

The tour will be offered on select Sundays through July.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kimberly Hawkey is a singer and lyricist based in lower New York State who is the lead voice for upcoming cabaret show “Hollywood Serenade.” Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 15, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre unveils the stages of summer

Florida Studio Theater turns up the heat with a cool selection of summertime shows.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
Family questions bank's foreclosure proceedings

Eight days before GMAC Mortgage formally took the title of the Meyers' home, it changed the locks. Many of the family's belongings still were inside.

  • East County
  • News
Jack and Lily Bennett watch as Marielle Hessels and Sue McGrew work on their submission to the 2017 Crystal Classic.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 4, 2018
10 Sarasota events you don't want to miss in 2018

Pencil these dates in now.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"The Fantasticks" is at The Players until Nov. 10.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 24, 2012
Citizens request appeal of Wal-Mart site plan approval

Citizens request appeal of Wal-Mart site plan approval

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Out-of-Door Academy basketball coach and former NBA player Marcus Liberty will host his basketball camp July 11-15
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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