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"I look at our clientele and truly believe they are the voices that no one hears," said Marla Doss, president and CEO for Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities. "It's up to us to be the voice of the disabled in the community."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2012
Familiar face takes top CHAC position

Marla Doss is named the president and CEO of Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 6, 2012
Film Review: 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World'

The new film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World," is exactly what the lengthy title implies.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 9, 2012
Neighbors: Kenneth Blake

The man behind the mural wants the community to give it a chance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sales on upswing for Taylor Morrison; Robin Jones joins Coldwell Banker; Sackett named salesperson of the month

  • East County
  • News
The North Shore Road public beach access closed in November. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2011
News Briefs

North Shore Road beach access re-opens; Larson plans to look at underground utilities; Town facilities to close for New Year holiday; Town to hold hazardous waste/E-scrap collection; CEB asks for inclusion in code discussions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dean Eisner devotes his time to education, business, recreation and the community.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
Neighbors: Dean Eisner

This retired businessman takes on a new job helping area students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2012
Commission approves search for new manager

The Sarasota City Commission has approved a $28,500 contract to start a national search for a new city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert Dinan and his wife, Kerrie Lehnert, are co-owners of Kitchens by Kerrie, located in the Centre Shops. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Robert Dinan

Robert Dinan, co-owner of Kitchens by Kerrie on Longboat Key, served on the New York Police Department from 1996 to 2010. He was at his Long Island, N.Y., home Sept. 11, 2001, when he learned that a plane had hit the first tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Our View: A missed opportunity

Has the city of Sarasota re-opened for business, as it appeared after the spring election? Hopefully, but ...

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
News Briefs

Town Hall to close for Thanksgiving holiday; Ray Rajewski to run for District 3 seat; Town issues requests for proposals; Town Commission approves write-off of debt

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"It's going to be an amazing experience and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, especially doing something you love," said Sarah Nimptsch, right, of cheering in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, with fellow cheerleader Ashley Preininger, left.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2011
ODA Cheerleaders to perform in New York

Two ODA students earned invitations to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
News Briefs

Sarasota begins red-light camera program Dec. 1; Osprey Avenue closure rescheduled for 2012; Palm Avenue garage art murals on display

  • Sarasota
  • News
The women's rowing team for the University of Notre Dame practiced at Nathan Benderson Park Jan. 8-14.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
College crews christen rowing facilities

Harvard and Notre Dame rowing crews say they are excited about the training options available to them in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
An astoundingly expensive $20 million proposal to upgrade the public beach facilities at Siesta Key beach is not only out of touch with fiscal realities, it misses a central point: The draw of Siesta Key beach is the beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Our View: Siesta Beach plan unreal

Siesta Key Beach is one of Sarasota's jewels and a critical component of the economic pillar of tourism - a major leg of our economy long term. It is part of who we are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Chris Brandt, general manager, and Zach Hesse, public relations for Stoneybrook Golf Club
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2010
Stoneybrook golf course under new ownership

Soon after Mark and Cindy Pentecost purchased their house in Heritage Harbour, they became the owners of the community's Stoneybrook Golf Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
News Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
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Palm-Aire residents packed the Manatee County commission chambers last week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2010
Officer needs more time for cell tower decision

County hearing officer Hamilton 'Chip' Rice heard testimony regarding the proposed cell phone tower in Palm-Aire and has continued the public hearing to Jan. 12, 2011.

  • East County
  • News
Little Five Points park is deemed a passive park for two reasons — its small size and the heavy volume of traffic surrounding it.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2010
TOP STORY, JAN.: City prohibits some activities in parks

Team sports and other high-impact activities are no longer allowed in eight city parks that are defined as passive. All 48 city parks are now designated as active or passive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 4, 2010
City to explore park taxing district

A former commissioner wants to provide better funding for Selby Five Points Park by creating a new downtown taxing district solely dedicated to supporting the park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Mark Campbell and his wife, April, say the complex will allow Bible Baptist Church to introduce several new programs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2011
Bible Baptist Church secures new property

The East County church has signed a five-year-lease for the John H. Marble Recreation Complex, better known as the old YMCA building on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
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