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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 1, 2010
Obituary: Robert James Bradley

Bradley, 87, was a former Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • April 23, 2009
Key Club holds golf championship

Key Club holds golf championship

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 19, 2009
Get your circus love on this summer

Jamie Adkins stars in Circus INcognitus at the Historic Asolo Theater through July 19.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 11, 2010
Van Wezel Foundation names new CEO

Nonprofit consultant Norman Olshansky will lead the 22-year-old performing arts foundation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2010
OBITUARY: Samuel Chapin

Samuel Chapin, 90, was a 39-year resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
News Briefs 07.22.10

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund now is accepting nominations for the C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award, which will be awarded Oct. 15.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2010
LBK's guitar hero

LBK's guitar hero

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2010
Manatee school board to discuss new budget

The Manatee County School Board is expected to approve its 2010/2011 fiscal year budget at a public hearing at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, at the School Board of Manatee County, 215 Manatee Ave. W.

  • East County
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 9, 2010
Biggest Loser Sarasota announces winners

The eight qualifying contestants for season two of Biggest Loser Sarasota celebrated their season finale with a party at Gecko's Bar and Grill on Clark Road. Founder and organizer Patti Stanley recognized the top four people as "The Biggest Losers."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shannon Staub made an emotional farewell speech to her constituents and fellow commissioners today.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 15, 2010
Staub announces retirement

In a tearful statement, County Commissioner Shannon Staub announces she's leaving her post at the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 31, 2010
Pineapple Square building nears completion

Construction on the development's nearest retail location, at Main Street and Lemon Avenue, should be finished in two weeks.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 1, 2010
Commission 'made a mistake' on U.S. 41 plan

Commissioner Terry Turner believes city commissioner erred in combining $134 million worth of transportation projects, saying state and federal funding requests will never be approved.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2010
News Briefs 07.01.10

The Fish Hole, the East County's first miniature golf course opened June 24 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
News Briefs 05.13.10

The trial of former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter, out on bond on a DUI manslaughter charge, was slated to begin this week with jury selection starting May 10.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2010
Senator calls for oil rig investigation

Town Hall received a letter from Sen. Bill Nelson this week bemoaning the oil spill off the coast of Louisiana.

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  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 5, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Mother's Day

The Observer asked how people are honoring their mothers and what makes their mom special.

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Santangini
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 29, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Daiquiri Deck celebrates first birthday; Sterling Anvil on Anna Maria to close; (Chef) hats off to Joe Santangini

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, right, said Thursday he's committed to improving the quality of life for residents in North Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2012
Second joint operation to reduce crime deemed successful

Five of the subjects arrested in a North Sarasota January operation were arrested again for similar drug-related crimes during the second operation last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight says the Sheriff's Office is concentrating on efforts that affect residents and business owners the most. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2012
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office: Crime down in 2012 so far

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports major crimes are down for the first six months of 2012.

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