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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2014
News Briefs

Power pole debate goes dark again; Deletion of towers in ordinance passes first test; Two firefighters complete their paramedic training

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  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
Budget constraints affect East County

A proposed 5% spending increase in the Manatee County Sheriff's Office can't compete with growth occurring out east.

  • East County
  • News
Paradise Pops. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2013
Cool treats to beat summer heat

When temperatures rise to the red zone and there's no escaping, try some of these cool treats to get back to the blue zone. There are old Sarasota staples, new establishments, desserts, entrees, breakfast, snacks and even a recipe to try.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2014
Judge could rule on Colony settlement Wednesday

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties continue to wait for a ruling after U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May pushed back a scheduled hearing by a day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo St. Stephen’s eighth-grader Sarah Glaser has been taking figure-skating lessons at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex for about three years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2013
Competitive Edge: Sarah Glaser

Thirteen-year-old Palm-Aire resident Sarah Glaser will compete in the Liberty Summer Competition July 16 through July 20, in Philadelphia.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines: East County all-stars win district crowns

The Braden River Little League Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 9-5 to capture the District 26 championship June 29, at Braden River Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Orr |
  • December 13, 2012
Start the holiday arts season with a classic---well, sorta

Start the holiday arts season with a classic---well, sorta

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 8, 2014
TWIS Asks — Film Festival Edition: 'No Real Than You Are' co-producer, Van Jazmin

TWIS Asks — Film Festival Edition: 'No Real Than You Are' co-producer, Van Jazmin

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
News Briefs

Sarasota Bay deemed safe after sewer leak; FPL announces energy makeover recipients; Holiday schedule changes for Thanksgiving; Hearing Loss Association receives grant

  • Sarasota
  • News
Volunteers Nancy Trowbridge, Elizabeth Mossbarger with event Chairwoman Sally Altman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2012
Annual antiques show, sale to benefit families in need

The United Methodist Women's Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale will be open Thursday, March 8, to Saturday, March 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
News Briefs

Feb. 21 deadline to register for town election; Sarasota Sheriff's Office arrests former Key resident; Commission appoints board members; Pet licenses available at Alicia's Grooming

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Director of Horticulture Mike McLaughlin inside one of the greenhouses used for research.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 23, 2015
Selby: How did the gardens grow?

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrates 40 years of growing the gardens to become a world-renowned facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lieutenant and lead union negotiator Jason Berzowski spends a third of his life on Longboat Key with firefighter/paramedics he calls his brothers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2015
A Conversation with Jason Berzowski

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lieutenant and lead union negotiator Jason Berzowski, 37, is an eight-year employee of the town who trains rookies, sits at the negotiation table this summer to discuss contract negotiations and even cooks dinner at the fire house

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 18, 2009
Merchants issue rallying cry

Spurred by the announcement that Sarasota News and Books is closing at the end of the month, downtown merchants will gather in Five Points Park to spread the message, 'I believe in downtown.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Proponents of the parking changes say they will allow customers to dine and shop without worrying about getting a parking ticket.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 29, 2012
Turner pushes for eased restrictions

The controversial subject of parking enforcement downtown could be coming full circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Warren Coville has been deaccessioning his photo collection since 2000, but he still has a few favorites hanging in his home, such as this photo essay by Clarence White School alumna Margaret Bourke-White.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 28, 2012
Developing a Passion: Warren Coville

Sarasotan Warren Coville shares the history behind the collection of 1,700 photographs he and his wife recently donated to the Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
Business Briefs

St. Armands Circle Association elects new leaders; RVA names Tammy Halsted business development manager; Chiles Group, Mote team up for 39th annual NOAA Fish Fry; Plymouth Harbor announces 2014 officers, new directors

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 27, 2009
Sarasota 'Design Star' gets the boot

Jason Champion was eliminated Sunday night with only three shows remaining in the HGTV reality show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2010
St. Denis airs subcommittee skepticism

Town Manage Bruce St. Denis is concerned that a subcommittee formed to review town operations could weaken employee morale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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