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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2009
DID considers bond for future projects

A downtown advocate suggests the Downtown Improvement District borrow at least $1 million so it can speed up the completion of its goals.

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  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 8, 2010
Healing Hands

Mindy Lederman, proprietor of TimeOut On-Site Massage and summer camp director at the Athletic Center at Lakewood Ranch, was diagnosed with a rare ovarian cancer in June. Now, her friends are working to raise money while she receives chemotherapy.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 15, 2014
Police increase marine patrol

Police Chief Pete Cumming hopes to train the majority of his officers to patrol the waters by the end of 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 14, 2016
The $1 billion tax cut

Gov. Scott’s critics say cutting taxes for business ignores average Floridians. They fail to see that businesses don’t pay taxes. Lower taxes actually help the average Floridian.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Paul Welch stands in First Step's newest addition, the Welch Family Foundation Community Room.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 12, 2014
First Step Sarasota honors longtime anonymous donor

Paul Welch hopes to set a good example for his children in giving back to charities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2010
BALANCING ACT

The East County's top Realtors are making a bold statement: The market is balancing out. And halfway through 2010, they have the numbers to prove it.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Wickersham, near left
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2013
Third-generation resident Mark Wickersham was 'an island guy'

Longboat Key native Mark Wickersham died Dec. 4. He was 58.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shelia Cyr, Rosalie Brogan, Marianne Strait, Robynn Wickham, Joanne Nicholson, Lisa Dubuque and Pat Marschke
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 29, 2010
Business observer

Local salon and store show some real panache; Beach Fitness Center opens at Centre Shops; Kitchens by Kerrie to open in Centre Shops

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 21, 2011
Business Observer

Octex expansion plans for 80 new jobs American Advertising Federation elects governor Sir Speedy receives sales volume award Mercedes Medical adds home testing market Florida Bar Foundation names first vice president

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Known for its updated comfort food and imaginative American dishes, Derek's, 514 Central Ave., has been a draw to the district north of Fruitville Road.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 28, 2013
Derek's Culinary Casual to relocate

Owner/executive chef Derek Barnes cited a lack of progress in the Rosemary District as one reason for the move to Bradenton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crepes Suzette was invented in 1894 and has been prepared tableside at Roessler's Restaurant since it opened.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Roessler's Restaurant

This week we went in the kitchen at Roessler's Restaurant with chef and owner Klaus Roessler while he prepares Crepes Suzette, which has been served tableside since the eatery opened.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Longboat Lore: Community built bridges during bridge breakdown

When the New Pass Bridge was stuck in semi-open position for two weeks in October 1983, Larry Marthaler arranged for an alternative route.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch team to compete in national rodeo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
News Briefs

Lakewood Ranch team to compete in national rodeo; Students improve FCAT writing scores; Society celebrates fourth anniversary; SCF holds 2011 commencement; and Deputies investigate knife-wielding suspect.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jessica Gore

The Observer spotlights Braden River High senior Jessica Gore.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2009
Shape Your Booty: Boot camp yields results

Lakewood Ranch resident Maria Smith already is seeing results halfway through a six-week pre-holiday exercise boot camp.

  • East County
  • News
Catherine Luckner
  • By Catherine Luckner |
  • January 19, 2012
My View: It's a matter of making decisions and finding common ground

We are great consumers of news, advice and opinions from people we might never meet.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2009
Chabad of Bradenton to honor leader

Chabad of Bradenton will host an observance of the 15th anniversary of the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, obm, this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River defenders Derek Hintze and Chase Balliette tackle Pinellas Park running back Marcelus Ware for no gain. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2014
One step forward

The Braden River High football team won its first home playoff game with a 44-28 victory over Pinellas Park in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Nov. 14. A date with Tarpon Springs is next.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2010
Residents launch watchdog group

The Manatee Coalition for Responsible Government seeks to ensure local government officials are representing their constituents.

  • East County
  • News
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