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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 6, 2012
Police make 55 vagrancy-related arrests

The installation of a second camera downtown to monitor problems with the homeless population could lead to additional arrests.

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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
Sarasota School Board tables budget decisions

Although the Sarasota County School Board took its first look last week at budget projections for the 2013 fiscal year, the board will not make any decisions about the spending plan until spring at the earliest, Chairwoman Caroline Zucker said this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The interior of Crab & Fin will receive a total transformation during two-and-a-half weeks of renovations in September. Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2013
Crab & Fin seeks to raise the bar with renovations

The St. Armands Circle restaurant will close for two-and-a-half weeks in September for major renovations, including a reconfigured bar area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Armando Linde keeps a close eye on the town’s budget in retirement and is enjoying being able to give back to his community after years of traveling during his career prevented him from putting down roots.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 2, 2015
Conversation With Armando Linde

Long before Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde was known for his work with the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key and the town’s Investment Advisory Committee, the Cuban-born resident was an economist performing financial work for governments in more th

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Margo Diener, left, organized the walk with help from Peter and Sandy Gatti, right, residents of Riverview, north of the Manatee River.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 2, 2015
Fun walk strides forward in GreyHawk Landing

The community's board approved plans for a 2-mile public fundraiser within the development.

  • East County
  • News
Eugene Moore missed his former restaurant customers, so he opened Farmer's Inn on Wheels.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2015
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Local restaurant owner gets hitched with Farmers Inn on Wheels

  • East County
  • News
Tony and Chris Aveni, of Surf Side Free Ride, take passengers around Siesta Key for free with their 1973 Volkswagen Things.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Beach-inspired boutique opens on Ocean Boulevard; Art'n Party makes art accessible on the Key

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Downtown Sarasota radio show host Phil Grande has long been critical of the city's response to vagrant activity in Five Points Park.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 15, 2013
Fournier fires back at Grande

Sarasota City Attorney Bob Fournier has asked for a 'civil conversation' with downtown radio show host Phil Grande regarding city ordinances affecting vagrancy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Ditchfield Family Singers. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 17, 2016
Born to Sing; The Ditchfield Family Singers

For the Ditchfied Family Singers, love of music is a family affair

  • Arts + Culture
Early voting continues through Saturday, Jan. 28.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2012
County reports early voting primary numbers

So far 1,190 Sarasota County registered Republican have taken advantage of early voting for the state's Jan. 31 Republican Primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ellie McCaw and Summer Wallace go through their lines during a rehearsal of "Freak," the theater's second collaboration with Anna Jordan, which opens on Oct. 23.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 14, 2015
Found in Translation: The Urbanite and Anna Jordan

Urbanite Theatre collaborates with British playwright Anna Jordan for the second time to open its second season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Business Observer 07.07.10

Whole Foods program helps local charities; and Beachhouse hires special events assistant manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
During their long-distance relationship and marriage, Michael Haluska and Susan Lorenc-Haluska shared the tradition of fixing the same meal and clinking wine glasses via their computers.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 26, 2011
Couple stays connected through virtual reality

Susan Lorenc-Haluska and Michael Haluska fell in love over dinner, drinks and long conversations - via their computers. after nearly two-and-a-half years of marriage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Albert Balk The demolition was completed to prepare for the Aria project at 2251 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Benedict guest house demolished for Aria project; MSC Foundation awards 2013 grants at LWR office; Rogers Moore joins Coldwell Banker's Longboat Key office

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Massimo Artoni, Maria Mercedes Carrara Verdi, Maestro Victor DeRenzi, Manuela Pizzoni, Angiolo Carrara Verdi. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 23, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.24.16

Verdi comes to an end, the rain doesn't bother Sarasota Garden club and more...

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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 6, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Citrus Cafe

Citrus Cafe owner and Executive Chef Mike McCormick shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
These early designs for the new Gulf Gate Library show the building’s new centralized location and two-story design, complete with new features. Renderings courtesy of Harvard Jolly
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2012
Library design echoes community center

The new Gulf Gate Library preliminary designs reflect the changing nature of libraries today and incorporate citizens' input.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Willis Elementary student Alex Kumar shows off a replica of a statue he saw while visiting China.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2011
STORYTELLER

Alex Kumar won first place in the 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contest. Braden River's Levi Waxler took home third.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
News Briefs

Emergency helicopter landings to disappear; Town prepares for health fair; Summer workshops canceled

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ed Maloney proves it's never too late to start a new path.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 10, 2013
Your Neighbor: Ed Maloney

Ed Maloney began his acting career at age 67, after a life as a national sales manager for American Home Products Corp

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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