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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Stone crabs tough to crack this year

May 15 is the end of stone crab season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andy Prosky and David Perez-Ribada. Photos by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 16, 2017
Theater review: 'Stalking the Bogeyman'

β€œStalking the Bogeyman” tracks down a real-life human monster in a Florida Studio Theatre Stage III production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • September 21, 2017
Tailgating and other things for which we’re grateful

The forecast for the rest of fall isn’t that optimistic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ò€œThe CollectorÒ€ by Ivan Kugach is one of 28-some works that will be on display through April 15 for Ò€œRussian Masters: An Historic Exhibit.Ò€
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2019
Chasen Galleries exhibit displays the versatility of Russian art masters

Chasen Galleries Sarasota's 'Russian Masters: An Historic Exhibit’ exhibit offers a colorful look at a foreign art style.

  • Arts + Culture
Two Sarasota high schools see football staff changes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2018
Two Sarasota high schools see football staff changes

One school makes a hire, while another will have to start looking for one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 21, 2013
Barbetta questions restaurant's compliance

Noise complaints pertaining to Bob's Boathouse from a nearby neighborhood spurred an investigation into the legitimacy of the restaurant's liquor license.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.9.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Ellise Elmore, an Art Association of Palm Aire member, loves painting landscapes and foliage.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 19, 2020
Palm Aire art on display

Art Association of Palm Aire's art show gives residents an opportunity to showcase their creativity.

  • East County
  • News
Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Christmas is here

Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The Elephant Man" runs through May 11, at Venice Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Elephant Man'

Bernard Pomerance's 'The Elephant Man' at Venice Theatre introduces us to John Merrick, a deformed man whose very existence challenged late Victorian society to its core.

  • Arts + Culture
City officials say bicycle storage infrastructure around St. Armands Circle is lacking, but they have identified a series of locations where they want to install new racks.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 19, 2020
Sarasota plots bike upgrades on islands

New bicycle racks on St. Armands Circle could be the latest in a series of changes designed to promote cycling on Sarasota’s barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 18, 2009
FPL seeks rate increase

Florida Power & Light is seeking state approval to increase customer's base rates by 31%.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Patti Waller |
  • March 25, 2014
Eight habits for a healthier you

Eight habits for a healthier you

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Town Commission
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 26, 2018
Take solace in LBK tax rates

Longboat Key is managing it well thanks to a strong economy, governments are taking in more revenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2018
Voters approve charter changes, firehouse fix-ups

Manatee voters reject charter revisions, but not by enough to overcome Sarasota County votes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sous chef Lynn Burton slices apples for the puff pastry dessert.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puff Pastry Workshop

About 15 women attended a cooking workshop Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Temple Beth Israel kitchen. Sylvia Pastor led the class titled, "Puff pastry three ways."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kelly Boyett
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Painting With a Twist

Hope Kinney and Sherri Penxa celebrated the grand opening of their store, Painting with a Twist, Friday, Feb. 15. Guests watched a ribbon-cutting ceremony before an instructional painting lesson, featuring wine and light food.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical storm emergency repairs require permit

Emergency repairs made due to damages from Tropical Storm Debby require permit from the county.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch libero Ande McDonald passes the ball back up to a teammate.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2015
Mustangs fall in opener

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team fell to Riverview 3-0 in its season opener Sept. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Harvey Vengroff doesn't know what the future holds for his property at 2211 Fruitville Road, but he says he won't be building affordable housing there.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2018
Vengroff ends plans for affordable housing project

Harvey Vengroff says fees and rising construction costs have made it impossible to build affordable apartments near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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