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Results for: Pococo Discount Code "AVA505" – Get 50% Discount

  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 27, 2009
Funk Personified

New Orleans drummer Stanton Moore brings his unique sound to the Tampa Bay area May 28.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Our View

Sidewalk ... or death strip?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Swan lake

Swans Henry and Vickie welcomed their five, new cygnets to the Longboat Key swan family April 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2010
Ranch resident first contender for judge's seat

Attorney Thomas Krug is hoping to trade his role as a prosecuting attorney for a spot on the judge's bench.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2010
LAKEWOOD'S EYESORE

A charred home in Lakewood Ranch has been sitting as-is since it caught fire in 2008. Owners Sam and Chrissie Budd said they plan to rebuild the home after a lawsuit against their insurer closes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 24, 2010
In Living Color

By looking at her resume, you'd never know Florence Putterman began her career in her mid-40s. The artist gets more prolific with age.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2010
BRE teacher composes songwriting workshop

The Nashville Songbirds, a trio of female songwriters, will bring their music business expertise to the East County thanks to Braden River Elementary teacher Rob Gorley.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 5, 2010
COUNTY JUDGE: Judges race to fulfill a dream

The two candidates for County Judge, Group Three, said they've spent their entire careers preparing for the opportunity to become a judge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Our View

About that 25.8% tax hike ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2010
East County resident pours heart into olive oil business

Palm-Aire resident Kristine Insalaco, a nurse, is taking her passion for Italian olive oil to the East County and rest of the United States.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 2, 2010
Trustee to oversee Colony operations

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May appointed a trustee to oversee resort operations and removed the resort's longstanding management.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2010
Fishkind presentation earns mixed reviews

Dr. Hank Fishkind, the economist who conducted a feasibility study for Lakewood Ranch, spoke to residents about his findings last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 26, 2010
Mixon, Matthews sever ties

Justin Matthews, of Matthews Wildlife Rescue, left the East County attraction after one of his animals, a deer named Buckey, was killed by a pack of dogs on the property.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 28, 2010
Trustee appointed to oversee Colony operations

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May will allow a trustee to oversee resort operations at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, effectively removing the resort's longstanding management.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 5, 2010
Body of work

After working as a professional sculptor for 16 years, Keith Christopher lands his first monumental commission -- a 9-foot-tall Roman goddess to be installed this summer in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 5, 2010
The star pleaser

The technical director at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall explains how he copes with lengthy production riders, technical snafus and diva demands.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 20, 2010
Edibles

Savory Street International Cafe and Bakery

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2012
Terry Lewis: 'Officially Retired'

Interim City Manager Terry Lewis will walk out of City Hall Friday afternoon and take a bus home to Venice to start his retirement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 15, 2012
Magida Diouri: Coming Attraction

Fabulous Independent Film Festival founder Magida Diouri's "reel" world revolves around her worklife. Diouri's goal is to enrich Sarasota by promoting indie films that may otherwise go unseen.

  • Arts + Culture
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