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  • By Jessica Luck |
  • January 20, 2012
Vijay Iyer named winner of 2012 Greenfield Prize

The 2012 Greenfield Prize, given by the Hermitage Artists Retreat and the Greenfield Foundation, was awarded in the field of music this year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 31, 2011
City meetings available as mobile downloads

The city of Sarasota can now use cellular phones such as iPhones and Droids to view live and archived meetings at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nov. 10.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 11, 2011
Ranch senior named Wendy's High School Heisman national finalist

Lakewood Ranch High senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists, of the 48,000 students who applied, for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award, which honors exceptional students who bring excellence in academics, athletics and community service.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lift station construction prompts the closure of a portion of Osprey Avenue beginning Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 2, 2011
Osprey Avenue closing for two months

An extensive water lift station project being performed by the city requires the closure of a portion of Osprey Avenue for two months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commission also is expected to pass a resolution to pay for $85,000 in expected costs to update its Comprehensive Plan.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 4, 2010
Commission to ratify police contract

The Town Commission is expected to ratify a three-year contract with its police department at its regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tonight's "Dog's Night Out" benefits Animal Rescue Coalition.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 14, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Black Tie

Take your dogs for a night on the town at "Dog's Night Out" tonight, at Saks Fifth Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 3, 2011
Bishop heads home ... until next year

The Most. Rev. David Zubik, bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, has been spending one-week vacations on Longboat Key for years - 15, to be exact. During his visits, he leads Masses at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The flag at Bicentennial Park is back in its current location near Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2011
Flag's disappearance questioned

The town took down its flag in Bicentennial Park because of a sea turtle lighting ordinance issue but put it back last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2011
Shellfish take center stage at festival

In conjunction with Sarasota's Fourth of July celebrations, the Sarasota Farmers Market is hosting its inaugural Shrimp and Lobster Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2, beneath a 100-foot tent on State Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eva Rey takes a book everywhere she goes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Eva Rey

Eva Rey was selected as Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new executive director. Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle Taylor, right, with her husband, Andrew Lappin, won $20,000 at last year's luncheon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon

More than 20 local restaurants will serve up signature dishes at this annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City commissioners discussed a police contract for five hours Monday night at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 18, 2011
Police pensions safe for now

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to table a concept to force police officers into a 401(k) plan Monday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All other Sarasota County libraries will be open Saturday, Oct. 1 while the Selby Public Library closes that day as part of its renovation project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 21, 2011
Selby Library closes temporarily Oct. 1

Sarasota County's busiest library, the Selby Public Library, must close temporarily Oct. 1 and will re-open Oct. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Henry Taub

Henry Taub, 83, was a leader in the American Technion Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Of the nine remaining contenders, only MW Development & Investment Advisory is suggesting a complete teardown and rebuild of the property.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2011
Nine Colony proposals remain

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association now has a list of nine proposals to investigate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Finance Director Tom Kelley said $1 million is set aside in the budget only if commissioners want to use it for pension costs.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 27, 2010
Town tax rate rises 25.8%

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to pass a fiscal year 2010-11 budget on second reading that includes a tax rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis thanked the police department for working with the town to ratify a new contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 4, 2010
Commission ratifies police contract

The Town Commission ratified a three-year contract with its police department at its regular meeting tonight at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheryl Gaddie, CG Designs
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2011
Resolutions for Siesta Key

The Pelican Press asked local personalities what changes they'd like to see.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 14, 2012
March 14: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The city's IT Department is undergoing a series of reorganizations in the wake of a computer forensics investigation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2012
City begins IT Department changes

City e-mails reveal that Director of Information Technology Chance Craig has been fired and a new position has been created for employee Cory Armstrong.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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