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  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Sarasota Police Foundation searches for board members

After getting a seal of approval from the City Commission in December following some controversy, the nonprofit is seeking input on criteria for its leadership roles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
OUR VIEW: Teachers must share the struggle

Manatee schools have waited too long to act. Now circumstances are forcing their hand.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Victoria Hulland and Danielle Brown in front of Wolk's painting of them.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 16, 2013
Highlights: Painter William Wolk inspired by Sarasota Ballet dancers

Sarasota artist William Wolk first learned to paint at age 14 from nude figures. He was the youngest student in his adult class, at Miami Day Jr. College, in the 1960s.

  • Arts + Culture
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles wants to address the concerns of residents before he files another application.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2013
Mar Vista hearing canceled

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles will not submit an application before the town's summer hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Natalie Gorji makes an open-field juke during practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2016
Out-of-Door freshman soccer star experienced beyond her years

Netting a hat trick each game is a goal of the prolific scorer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Phill Younger spends more than 15 hours a week in his office studying town materials and preparing for meetings.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Election: Younger finds commission work satisfying

At-large Commissioner Phill Younger cites budget modifications and beach project savings as top accomplishments during the past two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
iStock image, not a Half Oyster House dish. The Half Shell Oyster House will be open for lunch and dinner and Sunday brunch seven days per week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2012
New downtown restaurant opens

A new restaurant called The Half Shell Oyster House is opening at 1991 Main Street and will hold a soft opening Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Owners Steve Sweney and Kim Kern. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill and Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 30, 2011
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Cannons Marina receives Five Star Dealership Certification; Longboat Key Club announces its 'All Together' holiday party; Consider It Done gives Longboat Key residents a helping hand; Mote caviar is on the menu at 16 Florida Whole Foods locations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The parking lot at Orange Avenue and Laurel Street closed last summer after the city let its lease of the land lapse. Laurel Park residents hope to secure the use of the lot for the long-term.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 11, 2014
Laurel Park residents push for parking lot purchase

At Tuesday night's Laurel Park Neighborhood Association meeting, residents agreed to send a letter requesting that the city purchase a nearby Burns Square parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club East is experiencing a lot of growth. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2016
Ranch surges ahead in rankings

Mid-year new home sales put Lakewood Ranch in the top five nationally.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 17, 2010
County: 2012 to be turnaround

Sarasota County will trim $16.7 million from its budget this fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Salvation Army Center of Hope front porch, located at Ninth Street and Central Avenue, was created to help keep homeless people off the streets of the Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2013
Salvation Army extends services

Sarasota Police will increase patrols near the Center of Hope in the Rosemary District for the Salvation Army to provide sheltered waiting area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Tara Master Association plans to reduce flowers and prune shrubs in medians to improve safety.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 4, 2014
Safety improvements planned for Tara Blvd.

The Tara Master Association plans to reduce flowers and prune shrubs in medians to improve safety.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Mac Charalambous, Beau Arnold and Claudia Scheb lounge on the garbage bags full of donated items.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 30, 2011
SMA collects for Goodwill

Over the past week, students at Sarasota Military Academy have taken part in the first ever school drive for Goodwill.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 11, 2013
June 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director; Detectives investigate early morning shooting; Main Street rally for Rodney Mitchell; Longbeach Village residents oppose new Mar Vista plan; Manatee School board chooses legal representation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Say goodbye to traditional desks.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 30, 2016
Manatee County introduces two-tiered desks

Manatee County School District embraces double-decker desk concept to address overcrowded schools.

  • East County
  • News
Key residents became concerned that a bill in the Legislature would result in a significant number of short-term rentals in residential areas.
  • By Stan Zimmerman |
  • December 25, 2011
TOP STORY, APRIL: 'Motel' next door? Thank your Legislature

An under-the-radar bill working its way through the Florida Legislature would allow construction of hotels and motels in any area zoned 'residential.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Family members Spyder Broussard and Tommy Klauber team up each year to add spice to the East County’s summer offerings.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2012
Shrimp boil adds spice to summer

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its fifth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Owners Kyle and Lydia Lawton and Jason Collins have invested in a $4 million, 32,000 square foot athletic facility in Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2016
Kids activities in county take vault forward

EVO Athletics tumbles on scene with a massive presence.

  • East County
  • News
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