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  • By Stephen Warne |
  • May 19, 2012
Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 14, 2017
Theater review: 'God of Carnage'

'God of Carnage' explores the fine print in the social contract at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 23, 2012
Florida Supreme Court to hear term-limits cases

The state's highest court will hear oral arguments April 10 in combined cases from Sarasota and Broward counties.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 25, 2015
Manatee County adopts fiscal year 2016 budget

As the county unrolls next fiscal year's budget, effective Oct. 1, officials shift the funding responsibilities of indigent health care to the county's general fund reserves.

  • East County
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  • By The Insider |
  • April 8, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/8 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/8 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Sidelines

Smithers resigns as Cougars coach; ODA scores big on Senior Night; ODA crowns two county champs; Cougars top Mustangs

  • East County
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Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 5, 2016
Theater review: 'The Liar'

The lie, the whole lie and nothing but the lie

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mayor Suzanne Atwell, right, and Vice Mayor Willie Shaw were voted into their positions by Sarasota city commissioners May 11, at City Hall. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 17, 2012
Suzanne Atwell proves mayoral worth

City commissioners gave Suzanne Atwell another year in the mayor's seat. The hope is that she will be a calming force during a time of volatile budget issues that may be discussed this summer.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Prep Scoreboard

Read this week's scores and standings for prep sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons said sustainability is a top priority for his department.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2015
Special event garage parking to come at a price

Searching for ways to reduce a $500,000 deficit in the parking fund, the city will begin to charge residents to park at downtown garages during special events.

  • Sarasota
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Nora Joyce
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 18, 2015
Theater Review: 'She’ll Stick to Ye'

Read Marty Fugate's review of "She'll Stick to Ye."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 22, 2016
Water Club condo sells for $3.5 million

The Unit 1002 condominium at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,435 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2011
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Eliza Castro

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2014
Home Again

Salon owner Rob Smith returned to the ice about two years ago after a 12-year hiatus following a neck injury.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 10, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 03.11.10

Heritage Harbour resident Domenico Geminiani won his fourth tournament of the Florida Junior Tour (13-15) season March 6-7 at Lake Wales Country Club.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
News Briefs

Commission OKs Woodbrook II community; Jersey Mike's to open in River Club Plaza

  • East County
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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
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The Sarasota Ballet in George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes." Photo: Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • April 11, 2016
Dance review: Patriotic pieces performed with passion

Marking its 25th anniversary, the Sarasota Ballet performed its pinnacle show of the season featuring Sir Frederick Ashton's "Enigma Variations" and George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes."

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
News Briefs

Suspects burglarize East County Best Buy; School Board considers outsourcing department; Fatal fire, death caused by cigarette

  • East County
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