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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 14, 2011
St. Armands parking garage now on deck

Vice Mayor Terry Turner has urged the Sarasota City Commission to consider a parking garage for St. Armands Circle as part of the city's two-year goals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Local officials and representatives of The Miracle League of Manasota and other agencies sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" as part of the groundbreaking ceremony.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2011
FULL STORY: Baseball complex to open

The Miracle League of Manasota and Sarasota County officially broke ground on a specialized baseball complex for individuals with disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
Cornelia Matson
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 12, 2014
Social Studies: Cornelia Matson

Cornelia Matson, the philanthropist with an elegant southern drawl, opens up about the important milestones in her life and her insatiable passion for home remodeling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 22, 2012
Cemeterror mixes Halloween scares and community service

Cemeterror mixes Halloween scares and community service

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Taylor Katz

Riverview senior Taylor Katz has been swimming since grade school. She says she's driven by her naturally competitive nature.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The spending called into question includes a $15,000 grant, given to an outside group as part of a larger fundraising campaign to promote the district.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2014
Barfield scrutinizes DID spending

Following allegations of impropriety, the city is now working to clarify the spending authority of the Downtown Improvement District board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although City Commission elections are nonpartisan, both the Republican and Democratic parties are playing increasing roles in determining the outcomes of those races.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 3, 2011
Party politics

Both the Republican and Democratic parties are becoming increasingly involved in the three City Commission races, which are supposed to be nonpartisan. One candidate claims a party member asked him to drop out of the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2011
Heritage Harbour CDD begins budget cuts

The board will have several workshop-style meetings to address aspects of the proposed budget with residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
News Briefs

Community news and notes

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2011
Mooring regulation moves ahead

City commissioners agreed with recommendations from staff on regulations for boaters anchored outside a proposed mooring field.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy this week's top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Our view: Ranch needs one senator

Redistricting must be one of the more thankless tasks for lawmakers. It is rife with political intrigue and the appearance of political intrigue.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 9, 2010
Police panel to question focus groups

The Police Advisory Panel has four basic questions it wants to ask minorities to see if they feel the police treat them differently.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Wemple
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 21, 2013
TOP SHELF: Paul Beggan

Osprey resident Paul Beggan offers a few takeaways from his long, high-level leadership career.

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Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

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  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 6, 2013
Player of the Year: Erika Tymrak

University of Florida midfielder Erika Tymrak was named the 2012 SEC Offensive Player of the Year. The Lakewood Ranch resident will begin playing professional soccer for Kansas City in the new NWSL League.

  • East County
  • Sports
"There's going to be discipline here, just like if you (train with) the Sarasota Ballet," said Michelle Teyke, who will open Ovation School of Musical Theatre this weekend. "I want to have the fun coming out of the discipline and joy of doing it right."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2013
A new song and dance

Longtime musical-theater star Michelle Teyke will open Ovation School of Musical Theatre, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 16, 2011
Sarasota Open returns to Longboat Key Club

The 2011 Sarasota Open Tennis Tournament will take place April 23 through May 1 at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 30, 2009
Kiwanis Club gears up for St. Jude luncheon

This year's car raffle features the choice between a 2010 Ford Fusion and $20,000.

  • Longboat Key
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