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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 14, 2011
Orchestra director announces departure

After 14 years with the Sarasota Orchestra, maestro Leif Bjaland announced today that next season will be his last.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dan Murray

Lakewood Ranch senior goalkeeper Dan Murray blocked four consecutive penalty kicks, propelling the Mustangs to a 3-2 (2-1, PK) victory over Tampa Jesuit in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal match Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 18, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra - Masterworks Concert: Llewellyn and Levin

Robert Levin, a musician well-known to local audiences through his work with the Sarasota Music Festival and to worldwide listeners because of his pianism, personality and scholarship, appeared last week with the Sarasota Orchestra and guest conductor, Grant Llewellyn.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 29, 2011
Sarasota resident donates $1,400 to bone-cancer patient

Luella Crofut held a 10-day garage sale to raise money for a Sarasota Military Academy student diagnosed with cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: North Trail revitalization

A Walmart grocery store and a new Goodwill Superstore have been approved by the city on the North Trail.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2012
Rage players learn from pros

Braden River Soccer Club players enjoyed a special training demonstration and autograph session with the Tampa Bay Rowdies during its night practice March 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By [email protected] |
  • March 29, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pam and David DeFratus

Pam and David DeFratus grow over 700 bananas each year from their yard on Longboat Key. Get their recipe for Banana Coconut Bread in this week's "In The Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
News Briefs

PIC to hold insurance forum next week; Bay Isles expresses Colony frustration

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 2, 2013
Tow truck driver stabbed during New Year's Eve festivities

Police are investigating the possible role of incense in the incident. Ten packages of incense were found on the suspect.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 3, 2013
Sarasota Memorial Hospital prepares for new wing opening

After two years of construction, the lobby of Courtyard Tower, the hospital's new bed tower, is scheduled to open in March.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
News Briefs

Crystal Classic tries cross-promotion; Commission chambers to get A/V upgrade

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 5, 2012
Season of Sharing: Ed Town and Steve Rubin

Steve Rubin and Ed Town have donated to the Season of Sharing campaign for the past five years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2012
News Briefs

DID board member resigns due to travel; Tony Souza elected chairman of the DSA; Sarasota holiday service impacts

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2013
Pirate inks scholarship

Five months ago, doctors told Dylan Lee he wouldn't be able to take the baseball field this spring.

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  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 26, 2012
Local clinic to test new ADHD medication

Florida Clinical Research Center will conduct trials of a new extended-release form of methylphenidate.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Message in a bottle: Harry's sells liquor; Wedding websites show love for Sandbar, BeachHouse; Mote appoints new fundraising officials

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Mowing problems reach Canal Road

Sarasota County staff says the contractor hired to maintain Siesta Key streets hasn't met expectations.

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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 30, 2013
Legacy Golf Course sold

A subsidiary of Och-Ziff Management, a New York-based hedge fund, bought the course for about $3 million.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Lore: Klauber won seven-year legal battle

Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber received a settlement in March 1997, when the town of Longboat Key agreed to pay him $6.5 million.

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