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  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • October 21, 2014
That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kendall Peacock’s favorite pastry she made was butterscotch fudge
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mattison's Forty-One cooking camp

Mattison's Forty-One has hosted a cooking camp for campers ages 11 through 14 for the past four years. It's so popular the four week-long camps limited to 15 campers gets full the first day of signups - there's always a waiting list.

  • Arts + Culture
Most school items under $15 are included in the exemption.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2011
Tax holiday starts today

Florida residents can enjoy tax-free shopping on select items today through Aug. 14.

  • East County
  • News
Larry R. Thompson, president of Ringling College, Janet Minker, Carl Abbott, Dan Snyder, Josh Wynne and Jeff Poleshek converged this past weekend and reached a fitting compromise regarding the Paul Rudolph Canopy
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 31, 2015
Canopy Compromise

Ringling College of Art and Design and the Sarasota Architectural Foundation reach agreement to preserve the Paul Rudolph Walkway Canopy

  • Arts + Culture
Long Bar Pointe project supporters prepare for a special land-use meeting of the Manatee County Commission Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 7, 2013
UPDATE: Long Bar Pointe vote split

More than 12 hours after a special Manatee County Commission land-use meeting started at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, commissioners voted just before 2 a.m. Wednesday to nix a proposed marina, but approve a 250-room hotel planned for a 463-acre parcel of Northwest Bradenton property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matthew Fox, Emilie de Ravin and Jorge Garcia on "LOST." Photo source: Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2020
Binge Blog: I have always been with you

"Lost" and "Community" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Michael McClelland, Abraham Feder, Jennifer Best Takeda and Christopher Takeda. Photo by Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 10, 2013
Music Review: Chroma Quartet

The Chroma Quartet has been together since 2008, but it's only this season the group really made a splash on the Sarasota music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2014
Colony hearing rescheduled

A hearing scheduled to make rulings on a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement has been moved to Wednesday, Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mama Bear and Jenna hang out during the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 15, at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Yappy Hour

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce members had fun with their pooches at Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 15, at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.

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  • Neighbors
"In Plain Sight" runs through Sept. 28 at GAZE Modern. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

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Lindy Carlson, Joe McNaughton, Maidie Meckley, Caroline Hoffner and  Beth Severson and Michelle Compton (not pictured) make up the district’s Common Core Design and Innovation Team.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 13, 2013
The INs and OUTs of Common Core State Standards

Manatee County Schools' innovation and design 'team' works to install a new way of learning.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock was a speaker at last year's North End Property Owners Coalition forum.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2015
North end coalition hosts north end forum next week

The North End Coalition of Property Owners is hosting a public forum 7 p.m. April 22 at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
22 bags of cocaine were found in the vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office, totaling almost 35 grams.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 6, 2017
Cocaine-trafficking arrest results from seat-belt traffic stop

About 35 grams of cocaine was recovered from the vehicle, and almost $1,000 in cash.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County will hold public meet-and-greets with candidates in September. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2017
Manatee County Commission selects administrator finalists

Six applicants, including two county employees, will move forward for interviews.

  • East County
  • News
Audrey Elaine Hannum has a big career ahead of her.
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • August 13, 2015
The Observer welcomes newest family member

Stephanie Hannum introduces Audrey Elaine to the world.

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Fire Department personnel stationed on Siesta Key check out plans for the new Midnight Pass crosswalks.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 18, 2012
Firefighters approve of crosswalks

The Florida Department of Transportation held an open house to showcase plans for six crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Graduates Caleb Proffitt and Kristen Brockett
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 3, 2015
Two Longboat students graduate high school

Class of 2015: Kristen Brockett and Caleb Proffitt

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 29, 2020
Islanders to city: Fix 41-bridge backups now

Call city commissioners, and demand they do more to eliminate the backups. Their inaction is hurting the economy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 13, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Molly Schechter
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 4, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Turning the page; Looking back

  • Arts + Culture
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