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Taylor Morrison Division President Steve Kempton said Esplanade sales should begin in early 2012.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2011
Taylor Morrison returns to Ranch

The developer/builder Taylor Morrison recently announced plans to build a new 450-home gated community called Esplanade in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Together, Julie and Ian Cutmore, left, and Jim and Donna Soda, right, are responsible for more than $250 million in real estate transactions over the last eight years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2011
Top two teams join Keller Williams Realty

Jim and Donna Soda and Ian and Julie Cutmore are forming a new foursome, combining more than 30 years of real estate experience.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Maria Wirries' aunt gave her a xylophone when she was still a baby. At 18 months, she started singing nursery rhymes in tune.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 19, 2011
Little miss sunshine

East County singer Maria Wirries goes from guest artist to the main attraction. The little girl with the big voice turns 13 and prepares for her first solo concert.

  • Arts + Culture
John Neal, left, Charlene Neal, Pat Neal, Mark Sochar and Mike Storey
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2011
Business Observer 01.20.11

Neal Communities reported last week it signed 17 contracts in December 2010. The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder finished the year with 275 signed contracts and 295 secured building permits.

  • East County
  • News
This home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch features four bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths, a pool and 6,009 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 19, 2011
Ranch home sells for $1.04 million

Ronald Carabbia, Lakewood Ranch, sold his home at 6902 Belmont Court to Christopher and Jennifer Feeney, Bradenton, for $1.04 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Indra Sampranata and Surapsari are planning to tour the Southwest this summer with their Balinese dance company.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 19, 2011
Mysterious ways

Surapsari and Indra Sampranata explain the significance of the strange masks, movements and mystic motifs of Balinese dancing.

  • Arts + Culture
Violinist Caroline Goulding performed with the Sarasota Orchestra.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 19, 2011
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks

Sarasota Orchestra's recent Masterworks concert was a performance to remember.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 19, 2011
Film Review:'Rabbit Hole'

In the new film, "Rabbit Hole," Nicole Kidman gives a career-defining performance as a mother whose soul has been shattered by the loss of her only son.

  • Arts + Culture
Cindy's Basil Tomato Soup with Parmesan Ice Cream
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 19, 2011
Soups star at Star Keeper Cafe

Star Keeper cafe owner Cindy Snyder shares an exclusive recipe for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
Cathy Antunes and Brenda Terris
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2011
'Women in Hollywood' Luncheon honoring Morgan Fairchild

'Women in Hollywood' Luncheon honoring Morgan Fairchild

  • Black Tie
Inter-District Authority board members said they were surprised by Bob Fernandez's announcement this morning.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2011
Lakewood executive director resigns

Bob Fernandez has resigned after three-and-one-half years of managing community affairs.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River's Dipo Kolawale was one of six running backs on Manatee County's roster.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 18, 2011
All-Stars shine in PAL Bowl

Manatee and Sarasota County's top senior football players went head-to-head in the 19th Annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl Jan. 14 at Lakewood Ranch. The Manatee All-Stars came from behind to defeat Sarasota 10-9. The Out-of-Door Academy's Brett Timmons and Lakewood's Shawn Trent served as the head coaches for their respective counties.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis said a firefighter impasse hearing will be rescheduled sometime in March.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 18, 2011
Town postpones impasse hearing

An impasse hearing that will decide points of contention in a firefighter union contract will be postponed until March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Key Club chose the sculpture because it relates to its logo, which includes a wave.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 18, 2011
Wave 2 Me to be installed at Key Club

The sculpture will stand at the entrance to the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joseph Bauer prepares to jump rope while riding the “Wheel of Destiny” on Tuesday morning.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 18, 2011
Circus star rises to the occasion

Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr, one of the stars of Circus Sarasota showed off his daredevil skills at 11:30 a.m., Jan. 18, atop Watergate Condominium.

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