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  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 20, 2019
Feast fitfully this Thanksgiving with tips from local chefs

Looking to host a standout Thanksgiving? Area chefs give their advice on how to make a wow-worthy meal.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Eva Schaal left Berlin during the Holocaust on the Kindertransport, a rescue mission to get Jewish children out of Nazi Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland and the Free City of Danzig.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Your Neighbor: Eva Schaal

Eva Schaal remembers the night Adolf Hitler came to power.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tomás Herrera-Mishler, whose duties the past five years have included overseeing the San Diego Zoo, has been hired as SANCA's new president and CEO.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 29, 2020
SANCA hires new CEO and president to oversee Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Tomás Herrera-Mishler is hired as SANCA's new CEO and president of Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Both properties at 3820 Flamingo Ave. were built in 1925.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 31, 2022
Pair of Bay Island properties sell for $6.2 million

A pair of Bay Island properties tops this week's sales at $6.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Craig Daily, Kenny Goldstone, Shawn Rinehart, Brad Thompson, Jason Capobianco and many others make up the Grouper Cheeks.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 3, 2021
Grouper Cheeks band plays tribute to Sarasota

The Grouper Cheeks band has been making music through the pandemic — most recently with a tribute song to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
East County football roundup: 09.13.19
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2019
East County football roundup: 09.13.19

For the second week in a row, Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and ODA all win.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nicolas Juliano celebrates his first day of first grade at Braden River Elementary while his sister, Isabella Juliano, celebrates her first day of pre-K. The Julianos take a picture on the first day every year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch families make the first day of school memorable

Whether it's breakfast-in-bed or a special getaway, traditions mark the opening day of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
The amendment would allow the seasonal use of RVs as accessory units.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 30, 2020
County considers RV amendment to Pinecraft overlay

he amendment would allow the seasonal use of recreational vehicles as an accessory to single-family homes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Wilson, Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki, Linda Carson and Bob Harrigan
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 18, 2018
Circle Members flip the switch with the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Lights in Bloom Circle Member Preview was held Dec. 18 at the gardens.

  • Black Tie
Sharon Carole and Chris Covelli of the he Realm Restaurant Group, which recently acquired The Bijou Café in downtown Sarasota. (Courtesy image)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2021
Landmark Sarasota restaurant sold, founders to retire

New Bijou Café owners plan to continue normal operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rebecca McCullough and Zak, a Royal Lipizzan stallion, put their best foot forward as they try to keep the ranch alive in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2022
Royal Lipizzans still showing off in Myakka City

After death of family matriarch, Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions survives in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Officials linked the elevated bacteria levels to the ongoing red tide bloom in the region.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2018
UPDATE: No-swim advisory remains at Longboat Key

Tests last week showed higher-than-acceptable levels of bacteria at several county beaches, though testing has improved at Siesta Beach and Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The season will focus on string instruments before allowing other instruments if pandemic conditions improve.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 4, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra announces in-person season at Holley Hall

The in-person shows will have 15 orchestra members performing for a reduced crowd at Holley Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
Sharon Bruckman is the CEO of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp., overseeing a network of franchisees with a total magazine circulation of more than 1.5 million. Photo by Ed Clement
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 27, 2014
Organic Growth

With a circulation of 1.5 million copies in 95 markets, Natural Awakenings magazines dominate the holistic health market with news and advertising.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 9, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra announces concert lineup for 2019-2020 season

The orchestra will feature nine guest conductors and celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth.

  • Arts + Culture
This traveling show will perform in eight states in the U.S. and two Canadian provinces. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 5, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra boogies into first pops concert of the year

The Doo Wop Project will accompany the Sarasota Orchestra for its first pops concert of the year.

  • Arts + Culture
Elementary school times are the only ones changing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2019
Elementary school start time changes in Manatee County

Elementary school start time changes in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
News Briefs

Town interviews planning consultants; Town accepting Toys for Tots donations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 29, 2015
Commission approves Palmer Ranch apartments

The Spanos Corp.’s modified plan for three-story buildings didn’t go far enough for neighbors’ approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 20, 2013
Key boat, trailer parking could become unhitched

Town code currently allows Key residents to park as many boats and boat trailers as they can fit on their lots. The P&Z Board could make changes to ban such actions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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