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Results for: Vantage Referral Code "rebate" Get Exclusive 10% Discount on Trading Fees

  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 27, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Marina Sommers

Siesta Key resident Marina Sommers shares a chilled avocado gazpacho recipe with this week's in the kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 3, 2012
Patterson takes flak from SKVA

Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson was present at the monthly Siesta Key Village Association, where she was questioned about procurement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Allan Luke

Allan Luke started playing hockey when he was old enough to walk across the street to the ice rink. He played until age 50. He's also played softball and coached both AAA division hockey and high school girls fast-pitch softball.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 21, 2012
Make Your Voice Heard: Petition to Keep Entertainment in Five Points Park

Make Your Voice Heard: Petition to Keep Entertainment in Five Points Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 12, 2012
County Commission candidates appeal to CONA

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations last night hosted a public forum for Sarasota County Commission candidates.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 14, 2011
City audit finds no wrongdoing

A look at how city employees were using purchasing credit cards shows the city largely in compliance with rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • February 1, 2012
Bridge Bites: It pays to count

Before seeing the auction, imagine that you are South, playing in 2â™ . Looking just at the N-S hands, how would you tackle the trump suit? The percentage play to avoid a second loser is to cash the Ace (a precaution against West having the singleton King), then cross to Dummy and lead toward the Queen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 31, 2011
Deal Us In: It's all in how you read the bid

When Debra Smith of Ocala sent me this hand with the bidding at her table, I knew it was best that I was not her partner sitting North.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 14, 2011
North-end sand never a long-term solution

According to Longboat Key Public Works Department Director Juan Florensa, the loss of sand following an emergency beach project should be expected.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 12, 2011
Business Observer

Colony restoration attracts big names

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2011
TOPSoccer set to kick off sixth season

Braden River TOPSoccer will host registration for its upcoming fall season from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 1-2 at the Braden River Soccer Club clubhouse behind Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 4, 2011
UPDATED: Commission approves Bullock contract

Sarasota County Deputy Administrator David Bullock will receive a $180,000 annual salary as interim town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 5, 2011
DCA reverses Islandside ruling

The Florida Department of Community Affairs reversed a previous ruling, but the significance of the decision has yet to be determined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 5, 2011
Historical Society fish fry gets new name

This year, the Longboat Key Historical Society and Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub will host the society's annual fish fry under a new name: "Grouper vs. Mullet Fry Off."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 5, 2011
UPDATE: Key police arrest burglary suspects

Three Bradenton men have been charged with one count each of burglary and could face additional charges.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 11, 2011
Caragiulo claims election after recount

Although the recount affirmed the early vote tally, Commissioner Dick Clapp is planning to ask for a ballot inspection.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 23, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Brookside Middle School

Students in Susan Roberts' class at Brookside Middle School built Soda Can Robugs - bug robots - Friday, March 18, thanks to a grant from Sun Hydraulics. The Sarasota Observer checked in during first period to see how they were doing.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 13, 2012
Who, What, Wear: Charlie Ann Syprett

Black Tie noticed Charlie Ann Syprett from a mile away during the Ringling College Library's Town Hall Lecture Series with former first lady Laura Bush Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 15, 2012
Comment: Pirates enjoying comforts of home

As the final seconds ticked off the clock, I let out a sigh of relief.

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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Joe Salvino

Joe Salvino practically lives at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center where he plays three days a week for three hours a day. Other days, he just comes to watch the matches.

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