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Besides being a sure shot, DiPino has earned 18 commendations in Ocean City.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Sarasota police chief DiPino reports on first week

Bernadette DiPino always keeps a protein bar in her bag. They have come in handy during her busy first week as Sarasota's new chief.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A modern-day Renaissance woman, Tanya Weinberger has spent her career in various artforms.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
Neighbors: Tanya Weinberger

From animation and film to books and jewelry, Tanya Weinberger has done it all.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deputy Chief Sandi Drake, left, leads her team of firefighters in conducting a simulated response to a person who fell off a rood.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
News Briefs

Commission agrees to postpone impasse hearing; Firefighters conduct training exercise at Publix; North end beach project delayed until February

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Craig Cerreta, chairman of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance’s Governmental Affairs Committee, says he sees the formation of the CCE as the next step in the Alliance’s maturation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
Ranch Business Alliance forms CCE

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance has established an entity to raise funds for its political efforts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
Veterans Memorial Park at San Marco Plaza gets new leadership

More than a year after a five-member team broke ground on a Veterans Memorial Park at San Marco Plaza, a new team of organizers has stepped up to carry the project forward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2013
Our View: Disservice to taxpayers

Most everything legislators do is well intentioned.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Carol Marcus paints orchids.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 24, 2013
Watercolor group members inspire one another

The room is bustling with chatter and laughter, as the members of the St. Boniface Watercolor Group work on their individual paintings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
First-grade students Frank Avalos, Ximena Franco-Martinez and Rodqueze Austin show off last year’s harvest at Alta Vista Elementary’s organic garden.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 6, 2012
How does your garden grow?

Four local elementary schools are using a grant made available by Whole Foods and FoodCorps to reap what they sow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 31, 2010
Bayside completes new home

The 54,000-square-foot building features a 1,000-seat auditorium and a section devoted to children and youth.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 24, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Florida Laser and Wellness Center

Using a combination of the most advanced medically designed hair restoration laser, the Halo Elite, and special DNA hair products, Kiki Steinberg, owner of the Florida Laser and Wellness Center, says she can stop and even reverse hair loss in most people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 100 Sailing Squadron supporters raise their hands Monday night to show their numbers in the commission chambers.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 4, 2010
Sailing Squadron lease deal lies on the horizon

The City Commission could vote as early as Nov. 15 on the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's 25-year lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 4, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Two

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Michael Bush, co-owner of Home Resource and president of the Rosemary District Neighborhood Association, hopes the Sarasota Design District can help draw attention to businesses in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 7, 2014
VIDEO: Designer District

The Sarasota Design District - a new association of Rosemary District businesses - hopes rebranding has transformative powers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carlos at his debut afternoon. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Among Children First's enchanted forest ...; CVA board puts one over on the boss; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Fitzgerald and Pilon
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 21, 2010
Candidates at odds on health care, schools

Incumbent Keith Fitzgerald and his opponent, Ray Pilon, agree on many issues, such as oil drilling and homeowners insurance, but their largest divide centers on whether the state should continue to sue the federal government over health care.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neal
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2011
Business Observer

PureStyle Interior passes $1 million in sales; EDC uses sports video to lure jobs to Manatee; Ranch business owners compete in Ironman triathlons; Grapevine Communications advertising firm expands

  • East County
  • News
Barry Hinckley lives in Lakewood Ranch with his wife and two sons.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
New golf pro tees off at Concession Golf Club

Barry Hinckley assumed the role of head golf pro at The Concession Golf Club at the end of January.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Blythe Gaissert-Levitt
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 23, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra Song Fest Concerts

The programs Dirk Meyer and the Sarasota Orchestra presented last Thursday and Friday in Holley Hall followed the three "C's" to the letter.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 8, 2010
Unconditional Surrender gets another extension

The City Commission will give the sculpture's owner until Friday to produce a financial guarantee that will protect the city from a possible copyright-infringement lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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