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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2010
Consultant supports Fishkind's findings

A report by Dr. Tim Chapin of Florida State University released this week supports the feasibility study conducted by Fishkind & Associates regarding Lakewood Ranch's incorporation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 4, 2009
Atkins: It's not enough

The city commissioner scoffs at the recent allocation of $29 million from the county, saying it owes Newtown more than that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Fans are greeted by a baseball bat chandelier when they walk through the doors of Ed Smith Stadium. The flags are representative of the Orioles championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Orioles ready to play ball

Groundskeeping crews at Ed Smith Stadium have been actively preparing for Spring Training for the past three months.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Osprey Junction Park allows for easy access to The Legacy Trail, a 55-space parking lot and walking trails.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 24, 2010
Osprey Junction Park is born

County commissioners approved the concept plan for Osprey's new Legacy Trail trailhead park and chose its formal name.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High School senior Mandy Peebles also was named one of six finalists for the State College of Florida’s Outstanding Graduate Award. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Braden River High School senior graduates high school, college

Mandy Peebles, 17, will graduate high school May 31 - after she earned her first college degree.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 12, 2009
St. Armands fire station to open in September

The 9,100-square-foot building, which will house four firefighters, will be the first green fire station in Sarasota. County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 19, 2010
COUNTY COMMISSION: Candidates clash over business, experience

County Commission hopeful Mark Smith alleges the county is not business-friendly and criticizes Commissioner Nora Patterson's time in office. Patterson says Smith is exaggerating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 25, 2016
10 things you didn't know about John Ringling

As John Ringling’s 150th birthday approaches, delve a little deeper into the personality of the man who shaped the Sarasota we know and love today.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Yourison. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 18, 2013
Harvesting an economy

Bird Key resident Michael Yourison doesn't offer the olive branch, he offers a whole harvest's worth with his company, Buonafide Foods and Wines.

  • Arts + Culture
Joseph "Joe" Bondi, pictured at his part-time home in May 2012. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 16, 2013
Bondi learned the love of the Key early

Part-time resident Joseph 'Joe' Bondi was a pioneer in middle-school education and father of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Yes, We Have Some Bananas" is a fresh exhibit with a stale Volkswagen.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • January 4, 2012
The good, bad, ugly and bizarre

It's been six years since we reported on our excursion to the bewildering world of Art Basel Miami Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 1436 John Ringling Parkway has five bedrooms, five baths, four half-baths, a pool and 7,932 square feet of living area. It sold for $5,725,000. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 6, 2015
Five-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $5,725,000

A home on Lido Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Paul Blackketter, president of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center and Associates, eagerly awaits the construction of SANCA's permanent facilities, including a finish tower and a boathouse. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2015
Issues to Watch 2015: Foundation finish line for funding draws near

The clock is ticking, but Teri Hansen isn't worried.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Loppe
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2014
Mustangs make college plans

Five Lakewood Ranch High athletes made their college intentions known during a ceremony May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 22, 2011
Lakewood just short in upset attempt

The Mustangs nearly defeated the No. 2 team in the nation, falling to Seffner Armwood 35-31 in the final three minutes of a Class 6A-Region 2 quarterfinal Nov. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2012
News Briefs

Gold Coast Eagle aids sick dolphin; Tree, plaque remember Ina Gross; SCF maintains tuition with budget

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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