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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • 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 Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2011
MENTAL MUSCLE

Lakewood Ranch athletes Alec Bacon and Kaitlyn Wolfe hold the highest GPAs of all Mustang athletes. They, along with more than 300 student athletes at Lakewood, were recognized during the annual Scholar Athlete Banquet May 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2011
ShelterBox USA names new president

Former Operations Director Emily Sperling, who has served as the interim executive director since February, was named the organization's president late last month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2010
Return to form

After a breakout performance her freshman year, Lakewood Ranch High School junior Devin McDermott is a big reason why the Lady Mustangs currently are ranked No. 1 in Class 3A.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 23, 2011
Scene & Heard

Switzer blows his horn for banjo groupies; Puppet show has strings attached; Dance magazine editor to visit Sarasota; Greenfield Prize awarded to NYC scribe; Hot exhibits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 1 Dog dazed 3:50 p.m. - 4000 block of South Tamiami Trail. Theft. An employee of a store that sells puppies said a man with a toddler walked into the store and began playing with a 10-week-old dachshund. The man asked the employee what it cost. The employee allowed the man and child to play with the puppy while he left the room to check on the price. When he returned, the man and child were gone. A customer walking into the store said he just saw a man hurry outside with a dachshund stuffed in his shirt. A check of the store revealed a dachshund was missing. Someone was able to get the man's license-plate number before he could drive away.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2011
Care to Share

Peace Presbyterian members Dan and Kirstin Shontere, a group of college students and others visited Haiti Feb. 15-21 to deliver food, assistance and some much-needed love.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • 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 Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Viking Culinary Center

The Viking Culinary Center on Lakewood Ranch Main Street already has garnered local attention. Its new manager, Christopher Covelli, hopes to bring it national attention in 2012, as well.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Thunder bounce back after back-to-back losses

However, with only two losses, The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team still controls its own destiny.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • 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 Eduardo Anaya |
  • March 14, 2013
PREEN & CHIC: The big screen!

PREEN & CHIC: The big screen!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • January 2, 2013
Black Tie: Five in the house for 2013

Dressing up for this former social editor has had to do a lot more with Power Rangers, Batman, cowboys and Army guys as of late, thanks to a cute little 2-year-old that I know.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 2, 2013
SPOTLIGHT: Joining the troupe

In 2008, actor Don Laurin Johnson was under his truck making repairs and adjustments when he got a text from his mother, Sybil Barnes-Johnson

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Roundabouts

By mid-summer, roundabout proponents say funding should be in place for eight of 10 multi-lane roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2013
County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet

Higher feed prices have forced Youth Livestock Show exhibitors in the 97th Manatee County Fair to get creative to sell their steer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2012
CEO promotes smart growth

Lakewood Ranch developer Rex Jensen sees an era of better relations between businesses and local government.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 29, 2012
Siblings make a splash

Taylor Katz and her younger brother, Alex, helped lead the Riverview swim teams to first- and third-place finishes at the Class 3A Swimming & Diving Championship Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 14, 2012
Battle of the Bands

Braden River, Lakewood hope to bring joy to their shows at the FMBC State Championships.

  • East County
  • News
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