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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Pension board debates next step

The Firefighters Pension Board isn't sure whether it should fire Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, its investment consultant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Francis X. "Chip" Flaherty started Walden Media with his brother out of his apartment in 2000 and the company's films have gone on to gross over $3.3 billion worldwide.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 21, 2015
Chip Flaherty talks the big impact of family films

Francis X. "Chip" Flaherty, Jr. stopped by Ringling College of Art and Design Tuesday night to discuss filmmaking and creating cutting-edge, family friendly entertainment.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2020
UPDATE: GoFundMe account set up for teen killed in Lakewood Ranch crash

A GoFundMe account has been set up for the 16-year-old Sarasota High student who was killed in a one-car accident on University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2012
Town Hall to hire clerk

Inter-District Authority board supervisors will hire a full-time records clerk, a move expected to save about $10,000 for record-management services at Town Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 1.25.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
Police arrest former condo employee for jewelry theft

Longtime Windward Bay maintenance supervisor Michael Artman was arrested last week for stealing an $85,000 diamond. Police suspect he committed a string of thefts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota residents Brenda Zumbro and Linda Bates and Greenbrook residents Violet Cadavid, 9, Maya Cadavid, 5, and Lili Allen react to a stuntman being launched from a cannon.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 8, 2021
Wired at Nathan Benderson Park

Nik Wallenda's Daredevil Rally captivates Sarasota audience

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Group pushes to clothe David on city logo

Citizens for Public Decency demand sparks city contest to suggest ways to cover up classic image.

  • April Fools
lips
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • November 22, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Holiday face time

Let's Talk Looks: Holiday face time

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 5, 2010
The star pleaser

The technical director at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall explains how he copes with lengthy production riders, technical snafus and diva demands.

  • Arts + Culture
Police Chief Bernadette DiPino was named head of the Sarasota Police Department in January.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 31, 2013
Crime rate data under fire

The Sarasota Police Department disputes the accuracy of crime data that show the city has a higher rate of crime than neighboring municipalities.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 29, 2009
Delaney's 'Covert' a hit in Hollywood

Lakewood Ranch resident and NBA ref Bob Delaney sold the movie rights to his first book, 'Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 11, 2012
Former Sand Cay manager arrested on multiple charges

A police report alleges that Judy Paul stole more than $216,000 from the condominium between June 2006 and September 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Sound off: Referendum

We asked for your traffic solutions in our April 30 editorial, “Send in your vote,” and you responded. Keep the dialogue going by emailing your opinions to Managing Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Commissioners Irwin Pastor and Lynn Larson present Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Armando Linde, center, with a thank you letter Thursday for the club's donation to Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2015
Town offers thanks for Bayfront Park donation

A revamped Bayfront Park on Longboat Key that’s been in the works since 2008 has received $12,270 in funding gifts for a new children’s playground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dale and Lisa Nauman know where the local eagle nests are and help the Audubon Society monitor the population.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 11, 2016
'Eagle Man' attempts rescue

Unfortunately, injured bird found along State Road 64 doesn't survive surgery for broken shoulder.

  • East County
  • News
Summer Dawn Wallace and David Kortemeier perform in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's Dog Days Theatre production of "What the Butler Saw." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 17, 2018
Asolo Conservatory's Dog Days Theatre returns with sizzling summer productions

In its second season, the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's Dog Days Theatre company hopes to reel audiences in with two fun plays that aren’t too heavy for a hot Sarasota summer’s day.

  • Arts + Culture
Here I am with Wally Pfister. Courtesy of Rich Schineller.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 24, 2012
Scene & Heard

The inception of 'Inception;' Homecoming Party; A new leaf

  • Arts + Culture
Built in 2001, the home at 642 Ranger Lane  has six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,091 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 9, 2022
Country Club Shores home sells for more than $7 million

A home in Country Club Shores tops transactions at $7.73 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Mark Wemple
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 21, 2013
TOP SHELF: Paul Beggan

Osprey resident Paul Beggan offers a few takeaways from his long, high-level leadership career.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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