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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Courtney Wise

Young Professional of the Year -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
MTC board member Dr. Richard Conard, Priscilla Haflich's son Rick Farmer and school district official Doug Wagner unveil a portrait of Dr. Priscilla Haflich in the MTC East Campus auditorium.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2018
Late MTC administrator honored

Priscilla Haflich's educational legacy continues at MTC.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2010
Junior golfer captures title

Thirteen-year-old Domenico Geminiani won his first tournament of the 2010 season, capturing the boys 13-15 championship Jan. 10 at Belleair Country Club in Clearwater.

  • East County
  • Sports
"You can make something out of nothing as long as you love it and as long as you have an eye (for it)," David Kovach says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 2, 2013
BACKSTAGE PASS: Because he says sew

It's every actor's nightmare to be naked on stage, but costume shop manager David Kovach has them covered.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Cops Corner

July 15 Mysterious message 7:24 a.m. - 4800 block of GMD. Suspicious Circumstance. A man told police that he believed someone entered his condominium, while he was sleeping in his recliner with the television on, and left a scrolling message on his laptop that read, 'Ah, love the beach, you should turn off your TV. It wastes so much electricity.' An open screen door and smudges on a sliding-glass door were also noted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis says the Islander groins installed last year are an example of an alternative technology that works.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2010
The Sand Man

On the eve of the Town Commission's decision on which beach renourishment project to choose, both the town manager, beach engineer and consultants back the town's decision to dredge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Flights from Sarasota to Dallas-Fort Worth will begin in December.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2018
SRQ lands nonstop flight to Dallas-Fort Worth

Beginning in December, American Airlines will offer direct service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Twins Alex and Nick Miller are excited to compete in the Florida International Triathlon. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 19, 2012
Neighbors: Alex Miller

Along with this twin brother, Nick, the teen loves all things athletic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Husband-and-wife team Dr. Maria Galimidi and Ilan Kazmirik say they complete each other. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Love Story: Ilan Kazmirik and Dr. Maria Galimidi

Everything happens for a reason. And no couple knows that better than Ilan Kazmirik and Dr. Maria Galimidi.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 22, 2013
School Board to vote on new administrators

Superintendent Rick Mills has chosen a new investigator in the Office of Professional Standards, an exceptional student education director and a director of planning and performance management - pending school board approval tonight.

  • East County
  • Schools
Freedom Elementary's Jordan Michaelin tosses her friend Eleanor Ietermend in the pool at John H. Marble Park with a splash. They have fun cooling off.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Manatee County's capital plan includes Marble Park upgrades

County attempts 'balancing act' in parks system to keep up with growth.

  • East County
  • News
Gene Jaleski wants the Town Commission to consider hiring a new attorney.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 19, 2012
Jaleski spars with the mayor

Commission candidate Gene Jaleski thinks town attorney David Persson is providing poor legal advice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
No motion was necessary, Donna Thompson, the county's assistant zoning administrator said, to allow the zoning administrator to approve the use of the banners up to four times a year.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 27, 2011
Commissioners approve temporary banners for special events

Sarasota County Commission Chair Nora Patterson Tuesday joined her fellow commissioners in giving the county zoning staff permission to grant temporary use permits to small businesses wishing to display banners.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Human resources consultant Ron Hamilton talks with Inter-District Authority Board members, including Chairman Tom Green, left, about finding a successful candidate.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2015
IDA refines candidate search

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey says, ‘This position is not for a wall flower.’

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota Memorial Health Foundation tees up for golf tournament

SMHF held a pre-reception cocktail party on April 26 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
A satellite image of Hurricane Irma.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 6, 2017
Post-storm can be worse

Be ready for two storms: when Irma hits and her aftermath. Recovery can be harder, longer than the storm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 9, 2010
Chamber to feature small businesses, big events

Every year, the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce mixes business with pleasure during Small Business Week, when members come together for seminars and socials and to honor small businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Athlete of the WeeK: Tyler Dauphinee

Lakewood Ranch High senior Tyler Dauphinee hit a three-run double in the bottom of the first inning propelling the Mustangs to a 4-1 victory over Winter Haven in the Class 6A -Region 3 finals May 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
District revisits gatehouse options

Supervisors now are considering two options, both of which eliminate or reduce the presence of gate attendants.

  • East County
  • News
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