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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2010
Observer Updates 08.05.10

The $300,000 facelift at the Church of the Redeemer is nearly complete, except for a set of plantation shutters that has yet to be delivered.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debra Jacobs is president and CEO of The Patterson Foundation. The Patterson Foundation will contribute up to $375,000 to SCOPE if it meets its goals over the next three years.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 26, 2011
Patterson Foundation pledges Ages support

The Patterson Foundation has pledged $25,000 to the Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence (SCOPE) initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 22, 2016
A sensible path for Bobby Jones Golf Club

Private management is the right course for the city’s Bobby Jones Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Artist Michael Israel is eager to raise awareness and funds for the Payton Wright Foundation. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2011
Artist paints vision for cause

World-renowned artist Michael Israel will be featured at a fundraising event for the Payton Wright Foundation Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Our View: Time for Town Center

Benderson Development Co. is offering a cool drink of development in a parched economic land. Hopefully, Sarasota County elected officials will have the wisdom not to dump it out.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dean Kalahar is a Sarasota resident and teaches economics at Sarasota High School.
  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • September 13, 2012
My View: Show up for school

It's that time of year again when we assume children are back in school and that being absent is due to illness or extraordinary events.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
It was a great week for sunsets, none better than this one at the Asolo Rep "Welcome Back" party. Photo Credit: Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 4, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.5.15

Creative philanthropy, Parisian-themed fashion show, stunning sunsets and a whole lot more ...

  • Black Tie
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 27, 2012
Siesta Key burglary suspect arrested again

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested again one of two men suspected of burglarizing vehicles at Siesta Key Beach this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
City Manager Bob Bartolotta agreed to resign Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2012
Year in review: January 2012, 'Resignation aftermath'

The morning after Mayor Suzanne Atwell successfully called for the resignation of former City Manager Bob Bartolotta, the mayor said she was "focusing on the larger picture."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two 8-year-olds wait in the wings before a spacing rehearsal for the finale.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sweet Life

The Sarasota Ballet School performed three performances of "A Nutcracker Sweet" December 16 and 17 at the Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center and at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center. The cast of 120 performers danced a variety of parts from dolls to partygoers to butterflies and angels.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A new addition to downtown is a solar compactor called "Big Belly."
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 20, 2011
Photo of the Day: FEED ME!

A new waste disposal contraption has shown up on Main Street across the street from Hollywood 20. The Big Belly Solar Compactor has both the logo for Waste Management and city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
13609 Legends Walk Terrace
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 23, 2015
Grosvenor Gardens home seels for $1.1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 10 and Aug.14.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Meteors 9U travel baseball team went undefeated during the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 21, 2011
Meteors win Gulf Coast Championship

The Meteors 9U travel baseball team won the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20 at the Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
Unit 17PHC at the Plaza at Five Points has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,174 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.16 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 26, 2011
Hidden Harbor home sells for $3.2 million

A home in Hidden Harbor tops all real-estate transactions from May 9 to May 13. YOLA Sunshine Ltd. sold the home at 5109 Jungle Plum Road to Morgan and Kathleen O'Brien, of Pittsburgh, for $3.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Cindy Kolb fishes at a beach access across from Givens Street on Siesta Key. Lido Key is across Big Pass in the distance.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
Corps to redesign Lido groins

All three groins will be designed to be smaller and less intensive as part of the Big Pass dredging project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commissioners discuss sound enforcement.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • May 3, 2013
May 3: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: City Commissioners to discuss sound enforcement Monday; GMD lights modified for turtle season; Tennis Resorts Online names Key club No. 12 resort; Weekend Best Bets

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2009
Local Realtor earns international award

Michelle Crabtree was given the Toastmasters International Competent Leader award.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 21, 2009
The Producers

The Sarasota Film Commission markets the Gulf Coast’s assets to Hollywood film producers.

  • Arts + Culture
Linda Snyder sews a child's quilt.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 7, 2013
Snyder has hobby all sewn up

The precise thud of a needle hitting cloth on a sewing machine and ladies chattering is a common sight and comforting sound for Linda Snyder.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team beat Lemon Bay 2-1 Nov. 23.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 3, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 12.03.15

East County High 5 Moments: 12.03.15

  • East County
  • Sports
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