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MOTS Director Linda Craig
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 26, 2013
The Good News: Manasota Operation Troop Support

Made possible by collecting donations, raising funds and writing small grants, one of Manasota Operation Troop Support's most prominent efforts includes packing and mailing customized care packages to deployed local troops.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The ATMS system includes the installation of 112 miles of fiber optic cables along regional roads.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 24, 2014
County looks to reboot U.S. 41 signal timing

County traffic engineers have taken to the streets to find out how to better coordinate traffic signals to prevent motorists from having to stop multiple times for red lights.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kathy Dent, Sarasota County supervisor of elections, at a budget workshop responds to a question from Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton, whom she faces for her office in the fall elections
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 14, 2012
Budget talks: Raise millage rate to 3.39%

Two legal programs for low-income individuals received support for funding June 12 from Sarasota County commissioners at the first of three budget workshops scheduled this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High graduate Nikki Kerrigan spent the past year playing for IMG Academy's U19 girls team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2012
Former Mustang powers IMG Academy

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Nikki Kerrigan was recently named IMG Academy's Offensive Player of the Year for its entire girls soccer program. The forward will play for Missouri State University this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
A condominium at 500 S. Palm Ave. sold or $1.7 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 13, 2017
Tessera condominium sells for $1.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 27-31.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jen Horvat has done marketing for a museum, AOL and a variety of other organizations. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2015
Conversation with Jen Horvat

When GreyHawk Landing resident Jennifer Horvat moved to the area from Michigan four years ago, she took her time determining for which organization she wanted to volunteer.

  • East County
  • News
Kumar Mahadevan, right, in Mote's laboratory.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Mote at 60: A bigger fish in the sea

Mote Marine Laboratory began with one woman, Eugenie Clark. A $50 million fundraising campaign seeks to continue her mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Managing Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Blanco
  • By Brian Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
My View: Support for armed security

Security guards can't protect elementary school children against major threats unless guns are placed in their holsters.

  • East County
  • Opinion
David Bullock was appointed interim town manager by the Longboat Key Town Commission in October 2011.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: David Bullock

David Bullock will assume the role of interim Longboat Key manager Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota think tank partners with Georgia Tech; One defendant remains in city Sunshine lawsuit; Pine View ranks among nation's best, again

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Bullock was appointed interim town manager by the Longboat Key Town Commission in October 2011.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 11, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: David Bullock

David Bullock will assume the role of interim Longboat Key manager Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 23, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Donna Loud

This week's featured athlete is "Marathon Maniac," Donna Loud.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeff Daly with Coleen and Pete Collandra will open the Longbeach Cafe in early April. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 18, 2014
New restaurant on the menu for Whitney Beach

Pete and Colleen Collandra and Jeff Daly hope to open the new restaurant that will serve breakfast and lunch by the first week in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 7, 2014
Siesta Beach renovations top SKVA's agenda

The Siesta Key Village Association met for the first time in 2014 on Tuesday, opening the new year with fresh concerns about the impacts of a renovation project at Siesta Beach on the island's tourism industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
No member of the public appeared to comment on the millage rate or budget, said Kim Savage, spokeswoman for the medical center.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 20, 2011
Hospital board keeps same millage rate

The nine-member Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board of Directors Sept. 19 approved an ad valorem millage rate of 1.0863 for fiscal year 2012, which is unchanged from the previous fiscal year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rudy Vazmina won four medals at the 2015 National Senior Games.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 28, 2015
Masterful Stroke

Sarasota resident Rudy Vazmina won four medals at the 2015 National Senior Games July 4 through July 9, in Minnesota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Candy Spaulding, president of the Alta Vista Neighborhood Association, wants to inspire more residents to get involved in the association.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2012
Alta Vista association focuses on grant, crime prevention

With elections approaching, members are hoping for more community participation on their projects.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 23, 2011
Business Observer

Gurley and Associates law firm earns top ranking; Suncoast Communities Blood Bank receives grant; Salon Central celebrates grand opening; Mullet's Aluminum Products awarded with excellence; ABWA All Achievers chapter recognizes its members

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beth Owen-Cipielewski is dividing her time between the Siesta Key Oyster Bar and preparing for a major bowling tournament.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 28, 2011
Alley Cat

Beth Owen-Cipielewski has been bowling since she was a child, but a recent renewed focus on her game has earned her a spot in a major international competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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