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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2011
Our View: Fatal flaws of public schools

Last week provided great political-media entertainment in our little part of Florida. It also brought to light - again - the fatal flaws of public education.

  • East County
  • Opinion
St. Denis. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Our View: He was good for Longboat

"He is a good man," said Longboat Key resident Michael Lendrihas as he exited Longboat Key Town Hall Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"I don't feel that we got bad legal advice. The saying always goes that you get two lawyers in a room and end up with three opinions ... " Mayor Jim Brown said.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2012
Town officials defend legal advice

The majority of the Longboat Key Town Commission feels it received proper legal advice regarding the Longboat Key Club's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Addison Riesen at her desk with Ruby nearby.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2020
Longboat Key families navigate back to school amid a pandemic

Longboat kids head back to school, but it's not quite as simple as in years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marina and Alexander Solotzew started going to 15 South night club on St Armands Circle in 2013 and then taking salsa classes at Simone Salsa Dance School, where Alexander was inspired by the freedom of the dancers. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 11, 2018
Alexander and Marina Solotzew make the perfect artistic pair

Cubist-inspired painter Alexander Solotzew’s favorite theme to paint, love, helped him find a partner in business and life — his wife and manager Marina.

  • Arts + Culture
As restaurants like C’est La Vie rely on sidewalk cafes to generate business during the first phase of reopening, the city is debating the merits of expanding outdoor dining options.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
City considers street closures for outdoor dining, pedestrian space

The city could temporarily close streets to cars as a COVID-19 response measure, but it's unclear if and when changes may actually take place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Viento Kitchen and Bar will serve a veal piccata dish as a Valentine's Day special.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key restaurants dish out special plates for Valentine's Day

Four restaurants discuss their most popular items and what makes them hot spots for special occasions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 7, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Daily updates on Hurricane Irma, including forecast projects and sand bag distribution centers, were among the most-viewed stories ever on yourobserver.com.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • December 28, 2017
Digital year in review

The Observer stayed busy online in 2017, bringing you content that was only available through the web.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When Thunder by the Bay relocated from the west end of Main Street, it considered a new configuration on east Main Street that would have blocked a point of entry to a nearby condo.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2018
City rejects resident appeal for new event rules

Downtown residents tried — and failed — to get the city to change its events regulations to allow more resident input on proposed street closures. Now what?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gwen Fogt, owner of Fogt’s Gulf Coast Music Center, says her store has become a hub for area musicians.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 5, 2017
At Fogt's Music, Sarasota's music community thrives

To area musicians, Fogt’s is more than a store — it’s the best clubhouse, support system, music school, repair shop and social hub in town.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 3, 2017
Point of Pride: Harvey Milk Festival returns to Sarasota

The eighth annual festival returns to Five Points Park with a focus on equality, art and music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 24, 2015
A+E Year in Review

A look at some of the top moments from 2015

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association Jay Yablon says it's time for his association to take control of the resort's destiny.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2015
Colony Association piling up settlement cash

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is assessing unit owners $29,000 apiece in the next fiscal year to garner $6.8 million in settlement cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elia Rofail acquired the 1940s-era Monterey Village Motel at 24th Street and Tamiami Trail and plans to develop a 33-unit, $3 million apartment project.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2015
OUR VIEW | How to change N. Trail’s insanity

Capital flows where it is welcome. For more than 25 years, anti-market regulations have chased away innovation.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Director of Horticulture Mike McLaughlin inside one of the greenhouses used for research.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 23, 2015
Selby: How did the gardens grow?

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrates 40 years of growing the gardens to become a world-renowned facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 28, 2016
A+E Year in Review

Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from 2016.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Shayla, left, garnered 42% of Dream Harbor votes to win the position of mayor in the fictitious town. She is pictured with fellow Dream Harbor political hopefuls Alexa, Getzemany, Zhenasia, Jacqueline and Bella. Not pictured: candidates Gabby and Jennifer
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2016
Girls Inc. elects mayor

After a campaign that both united and inspired residents, Shayla emerges victorious in Dream Harbor's mayoral race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2016
Focus on Film: Our Sarasota Film Festival picks

The 18th annual Sarasota Film Festival opens this week — what are you going to see?

  • Arts + Culture
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