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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2011
Grandparent scam continues on Key

The Longboat Key Police Department warns that a slowed economy has spurred several telephone scams that have hit the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: 10 or Fewer Employees: Kitchens by Kerrie

Kerrie Lehnert makes a mean "homeless stew" - a concoction she developed from her grandmother's recipe and began serving to the homeless on the streets of San Francisco years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2011
Group calls to replace Superintendent Tim McGonegal, attorney

A group of concerned citizens have asked for the removal of both the district's attorney and Tim McGonegal and raised concerns over other issues. District officials say many of the accusations are unfounded.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Our View: Siesta Beach plan unreal

Siesta Key Beach is one of Sarasota's jewels and a critical component of the economic pillar of tourism - a major leg of our economy long term. It is part of who we are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Merrill |
  • June 23, 2011
My View: More money is no answer

Rod Thomson's recent editorial, "Reforms, Not Money, Working," was spot-on. His argument that money hasn't led to increased test scores in our educational system is true both at the international level and at our local level.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Nolan students compete at international conference

Four students from Nolan competed for the first time in the Future Problem Solving Program International's International Conference in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 6, 2011
Improv actors prep for playtime

Florida Studio Theatre's funny people are gearing up to make you laugh.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2010
Tigers dash Mustangs' playoff hopes

Lakewood Ranch fell short of advancing to the playoffs after falling to Palmetto 28-14 in a Class 4A-District 11 contest Nov. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 1, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Charter panel votes to repeal wage law

The charter amendment chased Wal-Mart away from its Newtown store three years ago. Some residents say the area was devastated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 24, 2010
TOP STORY, FEB.: 'Unconditional Surrender' to stay on bayfront

By a 3-2 vote, the city commissioners approved of an offer to accept a veteran's donation of the kissing sailor sculpture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
Principal Performer

McIntosh Middle Principal David Jones builds relationships with students by enchanting them with his magic prowess.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 17, 2010
East County Girls Scouts land roles in future film

Seven members of Girl Scout Troop 499 may be featured in 'Dolphin Tale,' which was filming in Clearwater this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
Gainey returns to Pirates bench

Braden River High's all-time leading scorer Nikki Gainey returned to the girls soccer team this season as an assistant coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
Minimum wage charter change not supported

Voters won't get the chance to reverse a referendum that North Sarasota leaders say has been devastating to the economy there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
News Briefs

City to build State Street parking garage; energy-efficiency plan to save $2 million per year; community leader reveals her run for commission

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2011
IDA appoints interim director

Town Hall Director of Finance Steve Zielinski will serve as the IDA's interim executive director until the entity hires a replacement for Bob Fernandez, who resigned last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2011
Elks enlist in Backback Club

The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge is partnering with the Backpack Club at Freedom Elementary School to provide donations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 3, 2011
News Briefs

Seventeen arrests made in prostitution stings; Economist predicts recovery this year; Orioles and the county to promote reading

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 3, 2011
Siesta Key pipe may carry runoff into Gulf

Hoping to eliminate Siesta Key Beach closures due to high bacteria counts, the county has two options to remedy the problem. One Key neighborhood is against one of the solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 8, 2011
Auditions prepare student for role as filmmaker

Jessica Knight, a senior studying digital filmmaking at Ringling College of Art and Design, is currently holding auditions for her thesis film, "A Fair Exchange."

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