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  • By June LeBell |
  • October 21, 2009
Music Review: Journeys to Genius 'Mozart: Touched by the Gods'

Leif Bjaland, artistic director and conductor of the Sarasota Orchestra, can now add some new titles to his name: writer and narrator.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Birth Announcements 08.27.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2009
IN BRIEF

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  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
In Brief

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  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
In Brief

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 18, 2009
Resident receives waiver request

A waiver from the town̢۪s daylight plane ordinance allows a Key resident to expand onto a home that already has 3,940 square feet of space.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2010
Commission will pick sand today

The Town Commission must select a type of sand to use for the town's 2011-12 beach renourishment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 21, 2010
Film Review: Sarasota Film Festival Wrap-Up

During the past 11 years, the Sarasota Film Festival has most certainly evolved. But, this year, it surpassed all expectations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 21, 2010
Film Review: 'Inception'

When Christopher Nolan directs, expect greatness and, above all, originality. In his highly anticipated new film, "Inception," Nolan pulls out all the stops, taking his audience on an intellectual ride that thrills at every turn.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2010
Mystery Florida conference reaches new chapter

The two-day event will feature publishing and film insiders, along with crime-scene investigation experts.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2010
Mystery Florida conference reaches new chapter here

The two-day event will feature publishing and film insiders, along with crime-scene investigation experts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 4, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shannon McCarthy

Fifteen-year-old Shannon McCarthy set personal bests in five of six events at the Florida Senior Championships July 22-25 at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dean Abraham says he hopes the studio provides a social, fun atmosphere for dancing in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 17, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Dean Abraham, former owner of the Dance Options studio in London, opened Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Lakewood Ranch this week.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 26, 2010
Twice-weekly trash collection seen as wasteful

Starting in September, the city of Sarasota will change its garbage-collection schedule to once-per-week. The move will save the city $700,000 and save residents $36 per year.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Observer Updates

Longboat's 7-Eleven will close next month; Short-term, sand-solution project receives extension

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2010
Shutterbugs refocus photo club

The organization's leaders have relaunched the club and are introducing a few new ideas at this month's meeting.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2012
Comment: No pain, no gain

After a near two-week hiatus from the gym, I spent four of the past five days sweating it out in the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
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Matthew McConaughey. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Film Review: 'Killer Joe'

Beware: The new film, "Killer Joe," is rated NC-17 - and deservedly so. It's not an easy film to watch, but it's rife with great performances, impeccably directed and slickly scripted.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2012
County staff is in for an organizational overhaul

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid wants to increase accountability and break down communication blockages among departments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key properties, certified last week by the Manatee and Sarasota County property appraisers, declined in value.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Commission sets 1.8872 maximum millage rate

The maximum rate for the upcoming fiscal year is identical to this year's rate, but property owners could see new taxes for north-end erosion control.

  • Longboat Key
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