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  • By Keely Carney |
  • March 28, 2012
"Where's the Beach!?" - New Girl's Family Comes to Town

"Where's the Beach!?" - New Girl's Family Comes to Town

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Tyler Whitson |
  • October 11, 2012
Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"I want to do it as an adult," Hannah Beatt says."Working on Broadway is my dream. That’d be a huge accomplishment."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 4, 2012
Marching to the Beatt

Charasmatic 12-year-old Hannah Beatt will play Annie in The Players' production of 'Annie.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 13 Recap

A masquerade party, a verbal sparring match between muscular men and a touching moment of female empowerment — "Siesta Key" didn't disappoint this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 19, 2009
Deal us In: Making an overtrick

An overtrick at rubber bridge usually does not matter much, but at duplicate, it can be the difference between a top result and a bottom result.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Baritones Unbound" runs through June 29, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 11, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Baritones Unbound'

'Baritones Unbound' is making a joyful noise in the latest Asolo Rep production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Abby Simpson delivers 61 goodie bags at the East Manatee Fire Rescue. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
McNeal student spreads happiness to children in Lakewood Ranch

Abby's Love spread happiness to children

  • East County
  • News
Bob Smith, the county's director of public safety, takes the main podium in the Emergency Operations Center. "If I'm in here, it's really bad," he says.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 3, 2017
Storm plan vital even in safest spots of Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Gene Venditti |
  • September 10, 2010
Injuries plague Ranch

With star quarterback Reggie Lindsey sidelined for the next six weeks with a sprained wrist, the Mustangs looked to last week's hero, Jeren Kowalewski, to lead them to victory against Southeast. Kowalewski went down with a ribcage injury at the end of the first quarter, and with him went the game as Southeast blanked Lakewood 28-0. The loss evens the Mustangs record at 1-1.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 11, 2010
Police panel debates mission

Police Advisory Panel Chairwoman Susan Chapman rehashed events during a police-brutality investigation, but some of her fellow panel members felt it was a waste of valuable time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
While Unicorp waits for unit owners to approve its proposal, Manfred Welfonder maintains he has a viable plan B.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Would-be developer holds out hope for Colony

While Unicorp waits for unit owners to approve its proposal, Manfred Welfonder maintains he has a viable plan B.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2009
Down to the wire

Quarterback Ryan Fischer plunged in for a touchdown from a yard out with 12.5 seconds left in the game, propelling Braden River to a 35-28 victory over Booker in Class 3A-District 10 action Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • January 18, 2018
Cleaning house

Proceeds from the sale of public property should be used to pay down debt, not finance budget shortfalls.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 19, 2018
Critic's Fall Film Picks

Awards season is right around the corner, and the fall film lineup is looking promising.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
In early December, a Sarasota County contractor installed a new fence at the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Ocean Boulevard, as part of the county’s efforts in overseeing Village upkeep. Photo by Rachel O'Hara.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Maintenance Corp.

Property owners have entered the new year with unresolved issues over the long-term upkeep of Siesta Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
President Larry Thompson of Ringling College of Art & Design, left, and Tom Aposporos of the Longboat Key Foundation, listen Monday as the deal to establish a $10 million art center on Longboat Key is extended into February. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 13, 2016
Longboat Key Arts Center deal extended with Ringling College

“The town would be responsible for the site development and Ringling would be responsible for the building,” said assistant town manager Mike Hein.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carlos Beruff, middle, says the Long Bar Pointe is a "transformational" property, where he and his partners seek to develop something better than just another subdivision. Photos by Lori Sax / Business Observer
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2013
Point Taken: Long Bar Point developer outlines next step

The power of a strong social-media presence can be persuasive - in any industry. A prominent local homebuilder takes that lesson personally.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Business Briefs

Former Allstate exec to run Lakewood Ranch firm; First Watch lassos its biggest franchise deal; Neal Communities on track for growth in 2015

  • East County
  • News
Rancher Jim Strickland shows off one of two solar powered wells he uses to provide drinking water to cattle. Two more wells are planned.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2019
Myakka City rancher honored by Audubon, Manatee County

Myakka's Jim Strickland named Sustainable Rancher of the Year by Audubon Florida.

  • East County
  • News
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