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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 2, 2010
Hollaway applies for chief's position

A group of citizens is pushing a petition that urges the city manager to give the police chief's job to interim Police Chief Mikel Hollaway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
News Briefs 07.29.10

County commissioners approved this week an agreement with Palmer Ranch to contribute to its median and roadside maintenance.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
News Briefs 08.19.10

Grow Financial Federal Credit Union will host is second Grow Financial School Days Craze from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 21, at the company's Lakewood Ranch branch at 11008 Arcade Place.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 1, 2010
Film Review: 'Piranha 3D'

If carnage, nudity, severed limbs and solid acting is the "entertainment" you crave, then "Piranha 3D" is just the ticket.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 20, 2010
Committee polices 'public art'

Officers will begin moving into the new Sarasota Police Department headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane, some time this summer.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
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  • By June LeBell |
  • May 12, 2010
The Artist Series: Faith Sherman and Joseph Li

Grammy-nominated vocalist Faith Sherman and pianist Joseph Li recently performed in Lakewood Ranch as part of the Artist Series of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 11, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Mariposa Nursery Garden Center and Gift Shoppe

This Lakewood Ranch gift shop stocks everything from pottery and garden tools to wind chimes and local artwork.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 28, 2010
Music Review: La Musica

A review of La Musica's third program of the season, which took place April 15th, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2012
Osprey celebrates the opening of its own chamber of commerce

For the first time in nearly 40 years, business owners in the Osprey area are basking in the benefits of their own local chamber of commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2012
Jiggs Landing family member forms group

Sandy Metcalf formed Friends of Historic Jiggs Landing in order to preserve her family's local heritage.

  • East County
  • News
Ron Flynn said the theft of his cranes statue occurred during the early-morning hours of Sept. 5. Courtesy of Ron Flynn.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2012
Bronze cranes statue stolen from yard

A 5-foot-tall statue was clipped from its base and hauled away from a resident's property.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
News Briefs

Hines joins commission race; Commission extends sunset for Village permits

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 10, 2012
Club Holdings, Colony could end agreement

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association board will decide Monday night whether to terminate an agreement with its development partner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The shopping center portion of the River Club Park of Commerce will mimic the Walmart’s architectural style, as depicted in this rendering. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2012
Tenants line up for new retail space

Developer Casto said retail space for the future phases of the River Club Park of Commerce, at State Road 70 and I-75, is 70% leased.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Missy Williams

Tara Golf & Country Club PGA golf professional Missy Williams shot a combined 169 in the 2012 LPGA Southeast Section Championship June 4 and June 5, at Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port.

  • East County
  • Sports
Logan Marshall-Green, Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender star in "Prometheus." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 13, 2012
Film Review: 'Prometheus'

The new film, "Prometheus," reminded me why I'm not wired for sci-fi.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 31, 2012
Sarasota County sees increase in parking tickets issued

According to Sarasota County records of weekly parking violations, by location, from Feb. 1 to May 1, there has been a rise in ticket distribution.

  • Sarasota
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Eric Piazza
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2012
Neighbors: Eric Piazza

Software developer Eric Piazza's new app allows sporty - and competitive - friends to connect from anywhere in a virtual running club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Rybeck is is a whiz at the piano and a major force as a music director.
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 29, 2011
Music Review: The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota: 'Together This Christmas'

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, which seems to be doing everything right, from programming and performers to outreach and volunteers, hit another home run last week when it brought back the talented Alex Rybeck for a special cabaret-style Christmas program at the Historic Asolo.

  • Arts + Culture
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