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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2011
Our View: Wish list for 2012 ...

We might look back at 2011 and see it was the year where the tide turned back in favor of freedom, free enterprise and the bedrock American values that made the country great.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 13, 2011
A true lady

Lady survived a brutal beating nearly two years ago and now has a permanent home at Save Our Seabirds. She was always known for her gentle disposition, so last season, she took on a new, motherly role.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 1, 2012
Chic Silber: Broadway's stage sage

Far away from the lights of Broadway, Sarasota theater engineer Chic Silber builds special effects and intricate props for some of world's most famous stage productions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2011
Our View: Good budget, bad pensions

The Longboat Key Town Commission's first of its final budget hearings is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 12. It should be mostly uneventful.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 19, 2011
Sigrid Olsen jumps from fashion to art

When her clothing line folded three years ago, Sigrid Olsen found refuge in painting. The gallery owner explains why some snowbirds aren't meant to retire.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 26, 2011
Michelle Phillips: A thing of beauty

Makeup artist Michelle Phillips is using her love of cosmetics to empower women. The publication of her first book proves the mission is much more than a vanity project.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2011
Coaches leave East County schools

Four coaches at Lakewood Ranch, The Out-of-Door Academy and Braden River have all resigned over the past six months.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2011
Attorney disputes association's claim

A dispute has arisen over what a 5% undivided interest in 12 tennis courts obtained by one unit owner means for The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 12, 2011
Jini Mount: Painter, sculptor, ice skater and actress

Jini Mount is a painter, sculptor, ice skater and now an actress. Is there anything this 84-year-old Renaissance woman can't do? The Celery Barn proprietress invites us into her colorful world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 10, 2011
My View: Government debt is a moral failure

The moral compass for the majority of our political leadership in both parties is what is right for re-election, not the country's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
Letters to the editor

Longboat Key must keep its pension plans; What is going on with the beach renourishment?; Departing local leaders are Longboat's loss; Watch out for dangers of the cardboard palm

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2010
READY FOR BATTLE

Next week, Manatee County commissioners will decide whether major changes will occur within Tara. Meet the men and women who have mobilized to fight the proposed changes.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
The piano man

Ted Rehl retired from his career as a concert pianist in 1992. Now, 19 years later, he'll give an encore performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2012
East County residents say beekeeping is sweeter than honey

East County residents Neldon Jackson and Carol Claeys-Hagerman say their beekeeping hobby is even more rewarding than the honey it produces.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2012
Happy 25th, Peridia!

Residents will celebrate the community's 25th anniversary with a special golf tournament and dinner/dance gala March 30-31, at the Peridia Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Tyler Whitson |
  • October 11, 2012
Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 11, 2012
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday ... it's the WSLR Beach Bash!

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday ... it's the WSLR Beach Bash!

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  • Things To Do
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 16, 2013
TIDBITES

Openings and Celebrations; Darwin's on Fourth Celebrates One Year; The Ritz is Getting Dusty! Jack Dusty, that is; Eat Here is 'out there' on Siesta Key

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • December 20, 2012
Get a ringside seat: MTO is not pulling any punches in his latest mural

Get a ringside seat: MTO is not pulling any punches in his latest mural

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'Debby Downer'

Tropical Storm Debby was an unwelcome guest but appears to have spared the Key major damages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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