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Results for: Careerflow Coupon Code ARCHANA10 : Unlock 10% Discount on Any Plan

  • 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 Anna Dearing |
  • November 3, 2010
Dance Review: Sarasota Ballet 'Anne Frank' and 'Firebird'

The Sarasota Ballet is off to a wonderful start of their 20th season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 14, 2011
Lakewood couple completes family with adopted son

On June 28, Lakewood Ranch residents Jessica and Gerrid Smith boarded a plane for Africa. They returned from Ethiopia with their adopted son, whom they have named Elijah.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • August 30, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Festival of Stars' stars the students; Art Center Sarasota hits a triple; Couture your closet with costumes; Ringling Museum circles the wagons

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 5, 2011
Gregg Kaplan shares life lessons

Gregg Kaplan's executive lessons revolve around a key theme: Don't be afraid to take chances.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 28, 2011
My View: Teachers unions sue for status quo

The new merit-pay law is obviously good for students and provides accountability. Sadly, and predictably, teachers unions feel threatened.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 28, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota's bourgeois beckoned for J. Lo film; Lakewood Ranch rocker records second album; Puppets open the Van Wezel season

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 30, 2011
MY VIEW: Needed: Barbarian with a pen

The mask of journalism falls when a Herald-Tribune job posting reveals the type of investigative reporter the newspaper wants - 'reporters of questionable hygiene.'

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 31, 2011
MY VIEW: Needed: Barbarian with a pen

The mask of journalism falls when a Herald-Tribune job posting reveals the type of investigative reporter the newspaper wants - 'reporters of questionable hygiene.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2011
OUR VIEW: North Trail hypocrisy

The politicians on the Sarasota City Commission talk a good talk about redeveloping North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
Cops Corner 01.27.11

The complainant reported she found several items of paraphernalia used for smoking marijuana in the residence. She suspected the items belonged to her brother, so she looked through his wallet while he was sleeping and found some green substance that appeared to be one gram of marijuana.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 26, 2011
Guiding light

Sarasota Opera's resident lighting designer explains why he prefers to create limelight - not bask in it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 2, 2011
Foot notes

Sarasota Ballet's tireless education director explains how she juggles motherhood, teaching and running the company's new downtown dance studio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Rhythm and moves

Eight years ago, Gregg Senko quit his training with the Secret Service to study Irish dancing. Now he's co-founded an Irish dance company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 21, 2012
Scene & Heard

Greenfield Prize draws art stars to Sarasota; Autographed slippers inspire Diversions cover girl; SFF partners with NYU; Langella to work the red carpet

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 28, 2012
Art Scene & Heard

SeaFair art yacht drops anchor in Sarasota; Jersey Shore musician rocks on in Sarasota; New Opera House name a noted tribute; Downtown bayfront embraces diversity

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • April 14, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Lincoln Park

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Lincoln Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 18, 2012
Bayside director inspires Tampa Bay Rays

Bayside Community Church Director of Events Gregg Ellery delivered a motivational message to the Tampa Bay Rays organization the day before the 2012 season began.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 15, 2013
Mending Broken Hearts: Nels Matson

Lakewood Ranch High assistant wrestling coach Nels Matson will run 1,200 miles in 35 days to help fund open-heart surgeries for children in Cambodia.

  • East County
  • Sports
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