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Jared Falgowski, originally from Poland, has been dancing professionally for 35 years.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 1, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: Zumba zooms to the Key

There is a great experiment under way at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center. A new teacher is offering an array of dance classes at 5 p.m. every weekday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 20, 2009
Neighbors: Helen Vetter

Neighbors: Helen Vetter

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2009
Setting An Example

Lakewood senior Michael Ohlman will close the book on his high school career when he takes the field for the Florida Athletic Coaches Association's All-Star baseball weekend May 28-30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophia and Marina Masterson
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 6, 2013
Scene & Heard

Sister act steals The spotlight; Trailer Park hosts family reunion; Plan ahead for Valentine's Day

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 25, 2012
Observed: Readers respond to challenge

Last week, in the wake of the murder of Riverwalk Hammock resident Ina Gross, I challenged Lakewood Ranch residents to "take back" their community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2012
Partnership, Klauber awarded $20 million

The Colony Association is expected to appeal a pending order that could keep the Colony case in litigation for up to two more years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 6, 2009
Siesta Key home sells for $2.4 million

A home in Tortoise Estates tops all real-estate transactions for the week of July 9 through July 15.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Manatee County Commission agreed to continue its funding for the Longboat Key trolley through the rest of the year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2010
Key Trolley service to continue

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route until the end of the year, but wants a resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2009
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  • Sarasota
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This home at  701 Tyler Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,760 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million. Heather Merriman
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 31, 2013
St. Armands home sells for $1.5 million

A home in John Ringling Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 18, 2012
Keeping Pace: Courtland Bernard

Sarasota High senior Courtland Bernard has his sights on finishing the season as one of the top 10 runners in the state in Class 3A.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 25, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2015
Our View | Parking on the causeway?

The city’s concept for John Ringling Causeway looks attractive. But it would be a motorists’ disaster.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo. Bobbi Ray Carter and Chris Kohatsu on set at the Home Shopping Network.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
Resident shines on national television network

University Park resident Chris Kohatsu's recipe for success is to follow her passion for cooking wherever it leads.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hub Hubbell delighted his audiences with his humor, gentle nature and his impressive trick-shooting, which he loved to perform. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
'Happy trails' to Hub Hubbell

The East County's resident cowboy, Hub Hubbell, died March 3, on the back porch of his home off University Parkway. He was 93.

  • East County
  • News
Speakers Dr. David Matkin and James Linn, third from left, with County Commissioner Nora Patterson, panel moderator, and Tiger Bay President Mollie Cardamone. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2012
Ongoing pension woes at center of discussion

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club hosted two pension attorneys and a financial-management professor to discuss growing concerns with public-sector pensions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Klauber to receive $3 million

Colony Lender principal David Siegal says a settlement reached isn't legal and Colony Lender plans to dispute its validity on Oct. 10, in a bankruptcy judge's courtroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key coastline near the Broadway Beach Access was dotted with umbrellas and towels Tuesday. Photos by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Mild weather heats up business

Restaurants and hotels are filling up, and it isn't even spring break yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • March 26, 2012
Not Penny's Boat!

Not Penny's Boat!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sophomore Eric Kahoun plays linebacker for the Mustangs. Photos by Brian Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2012
Mustangs rumble to district win

The Lakewood Ranch team improved to 2-0 in Class 6A-District 12 with a 41-34 victory over Tarpon Springs Oct. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
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