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  • By Jessi Smith |
  • February 13, 2012
TWIS Interview: Jill Sobule

TWIS Interview: Jill Sobule

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • April 1, 2013
An interview with Maria Yoon, writer, director and producer of "Maria the Korean Bride"

An interview with Maria Yoon, writer, director and producer of "Maria the Korean Bride"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
SIDELINES

Wrestler returns to state tournament; Pirates go 2-0 in Preseason Classic; ODA tennis teams begin undefeated; Manatee Twisters to host game

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Exchange programs seeks host families

Education First, a non-profit student-exchange company, will be bringing 50 teenage students from France and Spain to the East County and surrounding area this summer and needs host families for the program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 17, 2010
Commission to review paid parking today

City commissioners could make a decision today whether to fund the city's parking operations with meters or with tax dollars.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In his free time, Jim Wilson enjoys biking, cooking, cruising and watching the Philadelphia Eagles play.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 3, 2012
In the Public Eye: Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson has been the CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center since 2008.

  • East County
  • News
The $315 million Mall at University Town Center opened in October 2014.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2016
Jackie Z to fight Mall at UTC

Jackie Zumba has started a gofundme.com page to fight a lawsuit for breaking her lease.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 13, 2017
A conversation with Tracy Ferrie, of Boston

Before Boston's Van Wezel concert, the bassist talks rock ’n’ roll, custom gear and roller skating.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Business Observer

Bill Isaac named to Fifth Third Bancorp board; LaPensee celebrates graduation of two employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Little remains of two trees at this lot on Hawthorne Street, which Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association President Rob Patten says exemplifies an ongoing issue in the area. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2015
Tree troubles take root in Hudson Bayou

As bigger houses sprout up in the neighborhood, trees are disappearing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vanessa Bennington dove into the paleo diet, and found she could refine it to suit her tastes.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 13, 2017
A journey of learning leads to paleo

When it comes to living a paleo lifestyle, sometimes it's important to be willing to pivot.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
News Briefs

Legacy gatehouse repairs begin next week; ManaSota Films expands; Goodwill Manasota and AAA South join forces

  • East County
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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 20, 2012
Citizens express concerns about homeless gathering in Gillespie Park

Citizens express concerns about homeless gathering in Gillespie Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Will Diesel was selected for the National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen earns National Leadership Forum spot

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Santa Claus arrives at Siesta Center to visit with children and families during a past Light Up the Village event on the Key. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Island Beat: Volunteers sought for the Key's second Crystal Classic

Mote is seeking hundreds of volunteers interested in helping out with the second Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition, which will be held Nov. 11-14.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 19, 2013
School Board stiff-arms charters

The Sarasota County School Board took a stand Tuesday against charter-school proposals driven by outside interests.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The International Federation of Rowing Association's congress is slated to make an official decision on the venue in September.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2013
Sarasota's Nathan Benderson recommended for championships

The International Federation of Rowing Associations will recommend Nathan Benderson Park to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2010
Obituary: Edith Anne Welch

Edith Anne Welch, 73, was a residential real-estate broker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Entrances to the mall will open at 9 a.m. Thursday and will be followed by a 9:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony in the mall’s grand court. The mall officially will open at 10 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2014
Shopping sensation

The 880,000-square-foot Mall at UTC opens for business.

  • East County
  • News
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