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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Aging in Paradise hires new executive director

Donna Dunio will become the first paid employee of the Longboat Island Chapel organization that was created in 2010 to help seniors and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Schools to benefit United Way with exercise campaign

The Manatee County School District plans to air a DVD titled "United We Exercise" to district students and employees Oct. 23 to stress the importance of health and to benefit the United Way of Manatee County.

  • East County
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Tim Field
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2011
Real estate reports

Timothy Field elected to ITNSarasota board

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 11, 2013
Homebuilder notches $23 million in fourth quarter

John Cannon Homes reports a dramatic increase in sales volume.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
News Briefs

Florida tax holiday this weekend; Free screening

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Community Golf

Community golf scores

  • East County
  • Sports
Cal Bonnett, left, and Dennis Hassell, right, presented Jay Anderson of Edgewater Contracters Inc., with the Rookie Small Business award at last year's event.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2011
Chamber announces new Small Business Awards format

This year's awards ceremony will feature an Academy Award-style presentation at the Players Theatre.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dorfman
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 13, 2011
Commission Changes

Nine candidates will jockey for three City Commission district seats in the city's March election. At least two districts will be represented by a new commissioner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Shelfie" — the new selfie
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 16, 2014
Hot Flash: Shelfie - the new selfie

There is another category taking over Instagram posts - the 'shelfie.'

  • Arts + Culture
Animal Services now has 30 days to complete a dangerous-dog investigation, Animal Services Chief Kris Weiskopf says.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
County removes aggressive pit bull

Greenbrook Dale residents say the 1-year-old dog has been a nuisance for more than a year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 15, 2014
Facility ready for business

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new $2 million facility took about 10 months to finish.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 25, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Get Low'

Set during the Depression in the Tennessee backwoods, "Get Low" spins the tale of an infamous recluse who comes out of hiding to plan his own funeral party.

  • Arts + Culture
Incoming freshmen Ringling College students Mark Lim, Rebecca Morrello, Jack McCaffrey, Leandra Pearson and Lucas Riquenes bring different perspectives but a shared drive to Sarasota.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 26, 2015
Roll Call: Meet Ringling College's incoming students

The school's largest freshman class is ready to shape its campus and the city it now calls home.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Essner, Chair of the Oceans of Opportunity campaign, speaks to guests at Mote's 60th Anniversary Celebration, which launched the campaign in January 2015. Credit: Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 26, 2016
Mote meets $50 million campaign goal

The campaign will be a driving force behind Mote's 2020 Vision and Strategy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty of Manatee
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 24, 2014
Home of the Month: 'Pretty in Pink'

A charming home in Whitfield opens a door to Sarasota's past.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2009
Town hires another police officer

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announced the third police officer hire in eight days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Family Promise Coordinator for St. Boniface David Mouatt holds a thank-you card in the classroom-turned-bedroom where the families stay.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
St. Boniface helps families get back on their feet

Family Promise, a non-profit organization, teams up with religious organizations to help families become self-sufficient once again.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Charles Salamone says his classes are demanding but he also wants students to feel at ease and to share ideas.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 10, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Charles Salamone

Charles Salamone has been a teacher for 50 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Sarasota County Property Appraiser targets tax evaders

A third-party vendor will help the property appraiser round up fraudulent exemptions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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