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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
Christmas worship services

The Observer shares local Christmas worship services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Margaret Good celebrates with supporters in Sarasota Tuesday after her win in the District 72 special election.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 13, 2018
Good wins special election in House District 72

Democrats take control of House District 72 after losing the seat by nearly 17 points in 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect actors Alexandra Gellner and Parish Bradley perform "Letters from Anne and Martin." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
'Letters' delivered to area students

Lakewood Ranch residents help bring important performance to the Sarasota area.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2013
DID talks downtown restaurant restrictions

One DID board member is hoping the district will consider limiting the space restaurants can occupy downtown in an effort to encourage a better mix of retail developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 21, 2018
Campers paddle through Sarasota Bay

The Marine Explorers and Waterman’s Camp take kids on adventures around various barrier-island marine environments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for years as the city has sought a catalyst project for the land to stimulate redevelopment in the Rosemary District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2014
Rosemary project continues advancement

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously approved a sale agreement Monday, with the developer planning to buy city land for the construction of Rosemary Square.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy of Sarasota Opera
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 4, 2019
Sarasota Opera chorus shines as bright as principals in 'Nabucco'

The smaller roles stand out just as much as the principals in Sarasota Opera’s third production of the winter festival season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 4, 2018
'Travel + Leisure' recommends Sarasota as Memorial Day destination

Sarasota for Memorial Day? At least one expert recommended it on the Today show.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 22, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, June 22

This week's best bets: Monday, June 22

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 8, 2010
Park changes coming

To bring more shoppers and diners downtown, the Downtown Improvement District has planned significant improvements at Five Points Park, which it hopes can be fast-tracked.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alain Kalisa is an offensive spark for Riverview High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota high school playoff preview

A look at the winter sports teams still alive.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Christina Fraser has made a haunted high seas production of her backyard.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 28, 2021
Halloween fanatics go deep for costume creations

Detailed outfits and makeup are just the beginning for these Oct. 31 enthusiasts. (Ask them about their characters' backstories.)

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Debbie Dean, Laura Shapard, Penny Thomas, Patti Curtin, Cheri Starn, Betsy Winder, Karen Nejdawi and Julie McGue are headed to Orlando to participate in the USTA’s 55 and Older Sectional Championships.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2020
Longboat Key women to play in USTA tournament in Orlando

The USTA’s 55 and Older Sectional Championships is scheduled from Oct. 24-26 in Orlando.

  • Longboat Key
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Choral Artists of Sarasota lift their voices in "Sounds of the Season." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 4, 2019
All the must-see holiday shows in Sarasota this year

Treat your ears to a selection of happy, holy holiday music throughout the area

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2012
Merchant motto: Salvage the season

With the City Commission having scrapped the parking-meter program, downtown merchants are hoping to salvage the rest of the season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By The Marketing Department at Manatee Physician Alliance |
  • April 8, 2021
For Health and Wellness on the Job, Consider Occupational Health Services

For Health and Wellness on the Job, Consider Occupational Health Services

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 4, 2019
Longboat Chamber networks downtown

The Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly networking luncheon April 4 at Amore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The average price of a single-family house in Manatee County increased from $463,015 in November to $567,549 in May.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 7, 2021
Eastern Manatee County developers say housing market will stabilize — eventually

Developers expect supply chain to self-correct at some point, but house prices may not return to pre-pandemic levels.

  • East County
  • News
The Education Center will take over three rooms of the temple.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2021
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel prepares for first season

The organization formerly known as the Longboat Key Education Center has made its final move.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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