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

  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 25, 2009
SWEET GIGS: Animal instinct

As the animal department manager at Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Jenna Forrester considers her job anything but work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 20, 2009
'Design Star' finalist dreams up a white Christmas

Jason Champion creates a modern holiday look for a Longboat Key estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 11, 2009
County leaders address taxpayers' questions

A 'virtual' town hall meeting broadcast live Monday, June 8, allowed Sarasota County residents to ask how their tax dollars will be used for next year's county budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
Park repairs may cost $15,000

Lakewood Ranch Greenbrook Adventure Park is in need of repairs following severe flooding over the Sept. 12-13 weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2009
Our

Never surrender

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2009
Ranch adds two new builders

Two new homebuilders - Minto Communities and Paradise Homes of Sarasota - will offer models in Lakewood Ranch, LWR Communities LLC announced this afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 12, 2009
Prepare yourself for a flavorful, hands-on event

Walking into Pattigeorge's Wednesday, Aug. 5 to cover the India interactive dinner, I thought I would spend about an hour in the restaurant learning about the event, taking photographs of guests and being a little bit jealous that they were about to cook and enjoy a full Indian meal. Little did I know that I would be invited to cook along with the group and experience the event first-hand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 24, 2009
Sheriff exonerated on election charges

A supporter of David Gustafson filed a claim with the state elections commission, alleging 40 of Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight's campaign contributions were improper.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2010
Let's dissect Obamacare

Let's dissect Obamacare

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 28, 2010
Police Advisory Panel e-mail battle ensues

The Police Advisory Panel's chairwoman, Susan Chapman, told city staff that Paul Caragiulo contacted a panel adviser and tried to advocate a police union position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2009
Town discovers more issues with beach fix

The town of Longboat Key is working to save 50,000 cubic yards of sand that washes away every year on the north-end beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 4, 2010
Wallenda walks the walk for high-wire stunt

Masses of people swarmed downtown Sarasota this morning to see hire-wire daredevil Nik Wallenda walk between One Watergate tower and the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2009
Pipe project to end this week

An emergency pipeline replacement project has turned a section of Dream Island Road into a dirt path and created noisy conditions for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 20, 2009
Economy claims Atlanta Bread Co.

Mike and Cindy Snowball closed the franchise on University Parkway after losing their lease.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2010
ODA breaks ground on fitness center

At about 3,000 square feet, The Out-of-Door Academy's new facility is four times the size of the school's current weight room.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
Town commission chooses white sand

The majority of the Town Commission believes its taxpayers want white sand, even though it's the more expensive option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 18, 2010
Sarasota resident enjoys 107th birthday celebration

Elizabeth Delaney celebrated her 107th birthday surrounded by friends and family Friday, March 12, at the Senior Friendship Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2010
Army captain thanks BRE students

Capt. Bradley Denisar spoke to students about being stationed in Afghanistan during the Wrangler News broadcast March 18.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kelly Kirschner |
  • September 9, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A proud mayor stands by the panel's work

I am proud to have cronies like Susan Chapman and the nine other citizen volunteers who gave the community hundreds of hours over a period of six months to review the policies and procedures of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2010
Cell tower proponents prepare application

Last month, the Longboat Island Chapel signed a lease for a 150-foot cell tower to be placed on its 4.5-acre property.

  • Longboat Key
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