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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
East County retail business resurges

With several new businesses opening, both Lakewood Ranch Main Street and San Marco Plaza have reported their highest occupancy levels ever.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 26, 2012
Gulf Coast real-estate arms with a new strategy

The recession crushed the first go-around of a $100 million luxury condo project on the Gulf Coast. A New York real-estate firm now will take its turn, armed with a new strategy.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Schiller assumes Ranch reins

After spending four years coaching at Eckerd College, Jeremy Schiller was named Lakewood Ranch High's new boys basketball coach at the beginning of the school year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Manasota Lacrosse Club forges friendships

The Manasota Lacrosse Club started a high school girls lacrosse team last year and now is looking for additional girls to fill the team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 26, 2011
Couple stays connected through virtual reality

Susan Lorenc-Haluska and Michael Haluska fell in love over dinner, drinks and long conversations - via their computers. after nearly two-and-a-half years of marriage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
OUR VIEW: Too soon for the petitions

We get it: When you're in a battle, you do what you have to do, and you be aggressive about it. No stone unturned, as the cliche goes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2011
Commissions spar over fees levied

Commissions for the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County debated Tuesday at a joint meeting park impact fees and a perceived dual taxation issue for city residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 10, 2011
Neighbors: Leonard Kessler

Leonard Kessler has just returned from a trip to the mechanic. When he opens the door to his Pelican Cove townhouse, it's not his crop of white hair that stands out, nor his crisp blue-and-white striped shirt beneath his sport coat or even the gray pencil sketch of his sister down the hallway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota boaters denounce regulations

Sarasota boaters told city staff last week they don't want to be told when and how long they can anchor off the shores of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 17, 2011
FDOT focuses on safety with pedestrian islands proposal

Siesta organizations prefer a lower speed limit and crosswalks to a proposal for pedestrian islands on Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
Bullock reports for duty

Longboat Key's new interim manager reported Nov. 1 for his first day of official duty at Town Hall and settled into his new role.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 19, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Crew chief

Chris Van Alstyne brings a carpenter's touch, a Yale education and two years of experience with Cirque du Soleil to the Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 26, 2011
Scene & Heard

Blues Fest rolls on, Strauss still rocking out; Wannabe TV scribes put on your thinking caps; Circus Sarasota expands its big top

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
East County students' film debuts Dec. 3

Several East County students will see their film, 'The Good Kids,' debut Dec. 3, at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 30, 2011
Music Review: 'My Fair Lady'

Sometimes less is more, and when Lerner and Loewe authorized a chamber version of their hit show, 'My Fair Lady,' cutting the cast of 45 to 19 and the orchestra of 27 to two pianists, they knew what they were doing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2011
Building director defends department

Director of Neighborhood Development and Services Tim Litchett said his building department and its divisions are offering exemplary service while performing the same level of work with fewer employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • October 5, 2010
Pirates pound Bulldogs in shutout

Braden River's defense kept Desoto's rushing attack in check as the Pirates roll 27-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 26, 2011
Singer channels Marvin Gaye in new WBTT musical

How Sheldon Roden's performance last season in the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Motown Revue inspired this season's original Marvin Gaye musical.

  • Arts + Culture
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