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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Ralph "Jack" Jaret. Photo  courtesy of his family.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Richard Baribault, Jo Anne Entwistle, Mary Louise Gorman, Bill Grossman, Jack Jaret, Louise Sherry, Mildred Sloan, Miriam Stone and Donald Zierke died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artists Lois Mills, Betsy Meyer, Kathie Hayes, Marge Schemanski and Karen Johnson
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 16, 2011
Crafty ladies spill tricks of the trade

Five female artists from last week's 'Fabulous Arts Boutique' at Art Center Sarasota explain why they love working with their hands.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
News Briefs

Radar signs, new speed-limit signs up

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 27, 2011
New program emerges to help the homeless

The City Commission Monday voiced support for a program called Street Teams, in which groups of homeless people would undertake Public Works Department jobs downtown.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tuesday's Laurel Park Neighborhood Association meeting saw some residents raise concerns about a kayak launch site that will be part of a multi-use recreational trail.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2013
Laurel Park residents voice concerns about trail

A forthcoming multi-use recreational trail in Laurel Park has some residents worried about the neighborhood getting too crowded.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 13, 2013
Three Colony owners push for building renovations

An attorney seeks an association meeting to discuss maintenance and repairs, but the association wants an agreement with a developer before renovations occur.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 4, 2013
Film Review: 'Frances Ha'

"Frances Ha" has the unique distinction of being a film that you can recommend to everyone. It's a witty and delightful romantic comedy without the trappings of romance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 10, 2010
Sour note

With a 94% jump in costs, the Sarasota Orchestra asked the city to reduce the Van Wezel's rates. City officials say the increase cuts taxpayer subsidies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 20, 2013
Town sends signal with wireless draft

A draft of the town's telecommunications ordinance doesn't ban cell towers, but forces applicants to prove why alternative technologies won't improve cellular reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Duncan
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
Duncan enjoys lobbying for ManaSota League initiatives

As ManaSota League of Cities president, Commissioner Jack Duncan has traveled to Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new Longboat Key Publix is the chain's newest prototype, which includes a wider floor plan and more opportunity to browse the store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 12, 2012
A store is born

It's time to cross a new Publix off of your wish list, because the island's new store has arrived.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
Letters to the Editor

A proud marching band parent's perspective

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • December 12, 2012
Theater Review: 'Annie'

The Players' production of the ever-popular "Annie" lived up to the illustrious past of the beloved musical, winning the hearts of the audience with its fresh, heartwarming, sincere exuberance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
News Briefs 09.16.10

A team of volunteers from Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue this weekend launched the Fall Festival of Felines, a kitten adoption event.

  • East County
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy senior Kimmy Comito will play lacrosse for American University next year. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 6, 2015
Sidelines: East County 5.7.2015

Local players chosen for all-star game; Suncoast Tennis League wraps up season; Pirates announce summer workouts; LWRCC accepting applicants for summer golf camp

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura won both the individual and overall singles titles at the Class 1A state championships last month. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 6, 2015
Thunder nets another golden girl

Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura didn’t let a past injury stop her when she landed two titles at the Class 1A state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
The former bank building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive that once housed the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce sold April 24 for $549,000. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2015
Former chamber building sells for $549,000

Anthony and Roxanne Marterie, of San Rafael, Calif., purchased the bank property last month but haven’t disclosed plans for the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kyle Dunbar works on a custom sleeve for Navy veteran James Duffy.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 18, 2015
Feel Good Ink

Former ‘Ink Master’ contestant Kyle Dunbar is using his fame to make a difference in the lives of wounded veterans.

  • Arts + Culture
Johnson PhotoImaging has been burglarized twice within six months. Burglars have stolen a total of more than $130,000 in camera equipment.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
East County photography store burglarized again

Although it has been burglarized twice in six months, Johnson PhotoImaging remains open.

  • East County
  • News
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