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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 23, 2015
County leaders revive conference center discussion

Sarasota County commissioners went on the record in support of a mid-­sized conference center this month, while a group of business leaders begin building back private sector support for such a venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 29, 2014
Teachers prep students for more tests

The Manatee County School District estimates it will hold tests on 80 days of the 180-day school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 16, 2013
Man arrested for Lido Key burglary

Sarasota police arrested Francis Gerry Monday morning after he allegedly burglarized a time-share unit. He is a suspect in a string of similar incidents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jessica Chastain as CIA operative Maya in "Zero Dark Thrity."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 16, 2013
Film Review: 'Zero Dark Thirty'

The highly anticipated and already controversial film, "Zero Dark Thirty," is the ultimate chick flick. It's directed by Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow and stars Jessica Chastain as the CIA operative responsible for taking down Osama bin Laden.

  • Arts + Culture
Rich Kaplan throws out the ceremonial first pitch of the Chicago Cubs game Sunday, at Wrigley Field. Courtesy photos.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2012
Neighbors: Rich Kaplan

Siesta resident Rich Kaplan uses his love of sports on the job as president of sales and marketing at Tervis Tumbler.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2009
Mill Creek woman killed in crash

Paige Sedgley died in a traffic accident Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 4, 2012
Observe this: Commission reviews city manager candidates today

Observe this: Commission reviews city manager candidates today

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran. File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2015
'The enemy is always ... us!'

Florida’s House speaker designate got it right: Lawmakers are the problem, not special interests.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Chickadees Eatery opens in Bradenton Spiros and Jeanne Kambitsis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

John Cannon Homes reports increase in sales volume; WCI Communities welcomes new tennis pro; Chickadees Eatery opens in Bradenton Spiros and Jeanne Kambitsis

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 16, 2014
SANCA delivers paperwork, regains charitable status

SANCA officials say a contract with Sarasota County will fund more staff to prevent future oversights.

  • East County
  • News
Sixteen-year-old Adam Caldwell hosted an overnight outdoor retreat April 4 for his synagogue and for an Eagle Scout project. (Photo by Amanda Sebastiano)
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 16, 2014
Temple teen takes the lead

Teenager Adam Caldwell redefined his synagogue's annual retreat to help earn his Eagle Scout badge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 29, 2015
Manatee County Commissioners talk 2016 budget goals

County Administrator Ed Hunzeker gave the commissioners a preliminary budget outline yesterday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 21, 2009
Mustangs complete undefeated season

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team finished the regular season a perfect 12-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 21, 2015
Theater Review: 'Icons'

Night of the living icons at The Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bret Stephens, foreign affairs columnist for the Wall Street Journal, spoke Wednesday. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 16, 2012
WSJ columnist speaks about Middle East

National columnist told a large Sarasota audience that a Middle East calamity could be in the offing. 'We should be very alarmed,' says Bret Stephens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
News Briefs

Broadway street resurfacing project begins Wednesday; Town receives award for website application; Town urges residents to prepare for hurricane season

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Music Conservatory co-founder Sean O'Neil (middle) leads students Sommer Altier and Giordano Scarano in a violin lesson.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 23, 2015
Music Mentors: Sarasota Music Conservatory moves downtown

By expanding their school’s space, Sarasota Orchestra violinists Léna Cambis and Sean O’Neil hope to also expand their students’ appreciation for music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 6, 2010
Superintendent challenges FCAT grades

The Florida Department of Education today released Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test results. The Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal is questioning the accuracy of the results.

  • East County
  • Schools
A former canoeing instructor, Barbara Brizdle takes easily to the paddleboard. Photo by Molly Schechter
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 29, 2014
Brizdle finds fitness fun seven days a week

Longboat Key resident Barbara Brizdle was a canoeist as a teen. Today she channels those skills into paddleboarding.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 22, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Orchestra

The Sarasota Observer checked in with the Sarasota Orchestra's summer camp on its final and most exciting day - recital day.

  • Arts + Culture
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