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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 1, 2020
University police chief is Longboat's choice as top cop

Kelli Smith has accepted a conditional offer to serve as the town of Longboat Key's next police chief.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2016
Blind (side) faith

Mustang coaches, players believe their senior left tackle can handle all challenges.

  • East County
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  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • November 30, 2012
Founding Father Knows Best?

Founding Father Knows Best?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 15, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund hires its first director

Adrienne Bookhamer, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund’s first executive director, is excited about shining a light on the dozens of organizations helping regional residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 19, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Crew chief

Chris Van Alstyne brings a carpenter's touch, a Yale education and two years of experience with Cirque du Soleil to the Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2011
Principal recalls football memories

Braden River Middle School Principal Randy Petrilla played quarterback for Sarasota High in the early-to-mid 1970s.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 2, 2011
Flower child

Floral designer Sara Bagley talks about the Renaissance-ian inspiration behind her contemporary design in the Ringling Museum's new flower exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Katy Cartlidge

Student activist, 18

  • Sarasota
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 23, 2016
Theater review: 'Almost, Maine'

John Cariani’s fractured fairy tales come to life at The Players Backstage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 5, 2015
Siesta Key Village Association considers canceling Siesta Fiesta

After 37 years on the Siesta Key, the Siesta Fiesta arts and crafts festival could be canceled next year due to negative feedback from local businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 23, 2013
A Night with Stevie Wonder Hits All the Right Notes

A Night with Stevie Wonder Hits All the Right Notes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 27, 2023
Christ Church of Longboat Key chooses first full-time pastor

The Rev. Julia Piermont shares her excitement of being the new pastor for Christ Church and her admiration of its foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 17, 2018
Futurist David Houle shares his vision of a brave new world

In the future according to David Houle, change is the only constant. Artists will have to adapt — starting now.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2010
Honoring Our Eagle

The male bald eagle at the nest on Pope Road by Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community died recently. His mate is seeking another partner to help raise their two eaglets.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
Will to win

The Braden River High football team captured its first victory over rival Lakewood Ranch since 2009 with a 21-6 victory.

  • East County
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 3, 2022
Manatee County commissioner calls DUI inquiry 'entirely political'

Commissioner George Kruse says the April 20 accident was careless driving, nothing more.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 21, 2019
Technology brings class to the future

New opportunities with new technology

  • East County
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  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 19, 2018
Randy Langley to challenge Jim Brown

Randy Langley to challenge Jim Brown

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 1.25.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

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