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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • April 30, 2009
East County sculptor designs prestigious Greenfield Prize

Scotland native Malcolm Robertson also designed the 'Open Book Gateway' sculpture at the Fruitville Library in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Beginning this month, Darwin's on 4th owner Darwin Santa Maria, right, has paid homeless individuals camped on nearby Kumquat Court to assist him with jobs in and around his restaurant. Courtesy photo
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
Rosemary stakeholders search for solutions

As issues stemming from a growing homeless population have worsened, people in the Rosemary District are addressing the problems themselves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Cantrell served as the director of Manatee Technical Institute from December 1996 to June 2014. She says people told her she ran the operation with an iron fist. “But, I always wear a velvet glove,” she says. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Mary Cantrell: Manatee School Board, District 5

The former head of Manatee Technical Institute says she will bolster the morale of teachers and school district employees if elected to the board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is living large in Germany. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 3, 2012
Scene & Heard

WBTT's 'Crooners' woos crowd abroad; Givens brings joyful new play to Bradenton

  • Arts + Culture
Leev Theater Group performs at RIAF. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 11, 2013
RIAF REVIEW: Leev Theater Group

Leev Theater Group's recent adaptation, "Hamlet, Prince of Grief," now playing at the RIAF festival, features masterful direction by Mohammad Aghebati, a 40-minute script by Mohammad Charmshir and a single actor.

  • Arts + Culture
Carole Stevens Bibisi creates another work of art in her home studio.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2016
Artist’s love of felines catapults her into adult coloring market.

Carole Stevens Bibisi shows that coloring books can have purr-sonality.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell began rowing five years ago at the age of 53.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2016
Inspiration for Success

Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell has become one of the nation’s most gifted trunk and arms para-rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tom Coundit, SYC Chef Jack Wenz and Lou Bevilacqua
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 11, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Roasters toast at SYC; Living happily ever after ...; The best laid plans; tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 14, 2015
People with Purpose: Charlie Ann Syprett

After leaving a career in law to help families affected by cancer, Syprett says helping others find joy is her biggest passion

  • Black Tie
The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls varsity and JV cross country teams swept the Manatee County Championships Oct. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2011
Mustangs sweep county meet

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls varsity and JV cross country teams were all victorious at the Manatee County Championships Oct. 29 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo St. Armands Circle organizations have been pushing for a restriction on special events at St. Armands Circle Park, citing concerns about traffic congestion and a decrease in business activity during the height of tourist season.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2014
Circle events ordinance remains in design stage

City staff will continue working on a long-awaited ordinance managing special events at St. Armands Circle Park, but commissioners signaled their support for several requests from Circle stakeholders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Renderings for the new Gulf Gate Library were revealed to the public May 24 at an open house at St. Andrew United Church of Christ. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
Gulf Gate Library receives commission's blessing

Commissioners say the design for the new Gulf Gate Library could use some shade but gave the project the go-ahead.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 9, 2013
Nora White's mission brought joy and laughter to many children

Nora White, 62, traveled the world as a volunteer for the Medical Missions Foundation of Kansas City, where she became known as 'Doctor Clown.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Lakewood grad scores scholarship

Rachel La Bar will play softball at Pfeiffer University this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Founders of Boost Studio, Christine Koch and Steve Boris, take a break from branding at their home office.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Boost Studio

Boost Studio, founded by graphic designers Steve Boris and Christine Koch, is a brand design-based business that creates and manages brands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Stevie Lee Romero dazzled audiences during the opening week of 'Oliver!' Photo by Denny Miller.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 8, 2010
Willis Elementary student stars in Players production

Stevie Lee Romero, 10, takes the lead role in his Manatee Players debut.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Lore: Book called Longboat 'an island without soul'

It's safe to say a pair of Rolling Stone writers didn't get the key to Longboat after their 1999 book, 'Florida Beaches.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

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  • East County
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