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  • By Jack Short |
  • October 8, 2015
Honore to receive another roundabout

Prepare to slow down when you drive the intersection of Honore Avenue and Central Sarasota Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Each patient enrolled in Tidewell'          s Music and Memory program receives a custom playlist curated by volunteers.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 2, 2017
Local hospice strikes a chord with music program

In the midst of crippling memory loss, a local hospice finds hope in the high notes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Norman and Joan Pritchard. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
Christ Church names new pastor

The Rev. Norman Pritchard will lead the nine-year-old congregation after 18 years at a Michigan church. He takes the pulpit Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Suzanne Atwell
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
Did city commissioners want Stand Your Ground law repealed?

One of Sarasota's major legislative priorities was support for the repeal of Florida's Stand Your Ground law, but commissioners contend that's not for what they voted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
St. Armands BID discusses its reservations about fees

A new city policy requires a $500 reservation fee for events on city property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Benjie Brinkofski served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 13, 2015
Conversation with Benjie Brinkofski

Benjie Brinkofski is a New Jersey native who moved to Lakewood Ranch in 1998 with his wife and high school sweetheart, Pattie.

  • East County
  • News
Mark and Sue Gates and Amy and Kevin Wells enjoy last year’s Taste of St. Armands.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 5, 2016
Your Calendar: A Taste of St. Armands

Check out upcoming events around Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisor Lee Bettes said his greatest lesson learned throughout his time on the board is communicating with board members and residents. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
Departing CDD supervisor shares lessons

Heritage Harbour residents and supervisors say CDD meetings lack communication and requires more time to discuss the issues.

  • East County
  • News
This sketch shows Chris Brown's vision for the building at 1400 Main St. The two-story gallery would require a major encroachment agreement with the city, and will be considered at Monday's City Commission meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2013
City Commission to consider Main St. gallery

A proposed two-story gallery at 1400 Main St., which would be the first of its kind under the downtown code, has received some negative feedback from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County resident Sabrina Silverberg, who has lived in the area since 2003, was born in Egypt.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Temple Emanu-El director of education honored

Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El hosts luncheon to celebrate an influential woman in the Jewish community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Sarasota couple bribed a procurement program manager for the Foreign Materials Acquisition Support Office at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, in exchange for government contracts.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 10, 2014
Sarasota couple sentenced in bribery scandal

Sylvester and Maria Zugrav admitted to using bribes to secure Air Force contracts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Mar Vista and Moore's to merge

APRIL FOOLS' - The longtime restaurateurs plan to merge Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub and Moore's Stonecrab Restaurant into a single 456-seat restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dan and Tootie Kennedy receive a plaque to commemorate their contributions to the Sarasota Military Academy. Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 21, 2015
Students honor SMA co-founder with ceremony

After 46 years, Dan Kennedy is finally graduating from high school — as an educator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2011
FULL STORY: Judge calls auditing complaint 'meritless'

An independent investigation of City Hall and the Auditor and Clerk's Office revealed no issues with employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 18, 2017
Finding a solution to Siesta Key's parking problem

As county commissioners work to alleviate traffic on the Key, truly resolving the problem could take more than 140 new parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 9, 2009
Casey Key group fights incorporation

U.S. Rep. Doug Holder said if the 243 petitions are verified, it could make him less likely to pursue Casey Key incorporation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fathers Being Involved volunteers Randy Smith, Dane Schlick, Matt Davis, Chris Gore, Paul Beckel, Gary Rademaker, Larry Luh and Bob Weronik completed the renovation in just three days.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2011
Extreme Makeover: Gene Witt Elementary Edition

Members of the Fathers Being Involved group at Gene Witt tackled a 15-year-old 'wish list' project in one weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Madison Daunt

The Observer spotlights triathlon athlete Madison Daunt.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kelly Zacovic learns something new every day as she combs through the Ringling Archives' massive collection of circus documents and oddities.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 6, 2015
The Greatest Archive on Earth

The staff of the Ringling Archives painstakingly records ancient artifacts to preserve the circus' storied history.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 24, 2016
Theater review: 'The Drowning Girls'

Urbanite Theatre's new production is a haunting exploration of exploitation and manipulation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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