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Matt Nesser says his main job is to support the coaches. Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
Changing course

Former Braden River High boys basketball coach Matt Nesser will cheer on his team from the sidelines this year as the school's athletic director.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photos Donald McGayhey, Kay Coon, Patti Tebo, Jim Soda, Donna Soda, Mark Coon, Stacy Haas-Goodwin and Carrie Lamb
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Business Observer

Camp Better America nominated for top honor; Soda Group joins Premier Sotheby's; Eurotech Cabinetry featured in publication

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 4, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Gone Girl'

David Fincher's new sinister thriller, "Gone Girl," is another deliciously disturbing piece of filmmaking guaranteed to perversely please.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 20, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Fury'

The new film, "Fury," from director David Ayer is a bloody, brutal depiction of war.

  • Arts + Culture
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has been vacant for several years, but a developer's proposal would create a large mixed-use project on the city-owned land.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
Developer proposes mixed-use project in Rosemary District

The only response to a city-issued invitation to create a 'catalyst project' along Boulevard of the Arts, the proposal features residential, commercial and theater space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 1, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Chef'

The new film 'Chef' is a heavenly slice of life that will steal your heart as it tickles your taste buds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 5, 2014
Tara CDD selects new landscaping contractor

Supervisors expect the change to save about $30,000 annually.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
News Briefs

Commission OKs Woodbrook II community; Jersey Mike's to open in River Club Plaza

  • East County
  • News
Sandra Frank has spent the majority of her career in the nonprofit sector. She became CEO of All Faiths Food Bank two years ago.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 18, 2014
The Good News: All Faiths Food Bank

All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank's desire to help children fuels her work at the nonprofit organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
News Briefs

Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors staff at annual awards; Police promote three longtime employees; Town collects items for Toys for Tots drive

  • Longboat Key
  • News
braids
  • By Coral Pleas |
  • December 11, 2013
The braidy bunch: A how-to

The braidy bunch: A how-to

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A town-conducted survey of the Key’s 53 canals revealed that the majority of the waterways are still deep enough for boats.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 18, 2013
Town dredges up canal project

Canal dredging isn't in the near future, but commissioners want to set aside funds for the project that will cost millions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carman home, 6901 Poinsetta Ave.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 18, 2013
Shining examples

The 2013 Light up the Keys contest winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2014
City Commission to discuss Sarasota Police Foundation

The Sarasota Police Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 2008, has come under scrutiny since SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino announced plans for its relaunch in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 27, 2013
Richard's Foodporium finds a place in our lives

Richard's Foodporium finds a place in our lives

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo Roger Pettingell began his career with in 1983, with Arvida Corp. His sales volume for his career totals more than $1 billion.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Pettingell ranks No. 1 for 2013 sales volume

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's Roger Pettingell had the highest sales volume on the Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service for the second consecutive year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 28, 2013
Beach improvements top county's agenda

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners met Wednesday to discuss issues from puppies to speed limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 30, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints'

Don't let the title of the new film, "Ain't Them Bodies Saints," scare you off from catching this hypnotic work of art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 18, 2013
New-Age Nostalgia: Vinyl DJ Whitney Russell's blasts from the past

New-Age Nostalgia: Vinyl DJ Whitney Russell's blasts from the past

  • Arts + Culture
Harriet Sokmensuer Barbara Miller sits in her office on St. Armands surrounded by past modeling photos.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 13, 2014
Your Neighbor: Barbara Miller

During the '70s and '80s, Miller modeled in national campaigns for A&W, Linens 'N' Things and Bayer Aspirin.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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