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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 13, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: 180 Skate

Come at Me, Sarasota: 180 Skate

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Walt Olson. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 23, 2012
Observed: Olson may yet prove the value of persistence

Having worked as a journalist for more than three decades (yes, I'm giving away my age here), I've had the opportunity to get to know more than a few people on a mission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sura Kochman, leader of the Pine Shores Neighborhood Alliance, shows CONA attendants at last night's meeting where Benderson's Siesta Promenade will be located.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 11, 2014
Pine Shores presents concerns on Benderson project

Sura Kochman gave a presentation on the proposed Siesta Promenade on U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road to the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rob Alfieri, left, helps his business partner, Justin Bloom, push off the pontoon boat on Bird Key. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 28, 2015
Turtle Beach considered for vendor opportunities

Sarasota County plans to add Turtle Beach to its non-motorized water sports program, which launched a year ago on South Lido.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meet this week's athlete of the week, Andy Sawyer
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Andy Sawyer

Andy Sawyer started playing tennis when he was 8 years old, after his dad introduced him to the sport.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Talia Falco gets ready to shoot the ball into North Port's goal Jan. 14. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano and Jason Clary |
  • January 20, 2015
Lakewood Ranch focuses on quarterfinal match

The Lakewood Ranch Lady Mustangs may have missed out on collecting its sixth-straight Class 4A-District 11 championship after losing to Venice Jan. 16, but the team still has a chance to show their skills when they play Naples Gulf Coast in Naples Thursday in the regional quarterfinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 22, 2009
Two to challenge Nora Patterson

A Republican and Democrat hope to unseat Patterson who has represented County Commission District Four since 1998.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Vereen lives to perform
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 10, 2015
Ben Vereen: It's All About the Work

The award-winning film actor and stage performer discusses work and his new film "Time Out of Mind" opening the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 28, 2010
Sarasota's fYfE founders put up their dukes

Zach Gilliland and Amanda Landesberg plan to reinvigorate Sarasota's art and music scene with a little competitive spirit.

  • Arts + Culture
"You improvise with what you have, and that leads to all kinds of different things. If I had a different studio, I'm sure I'd do different kinds of work. There's a seasonal nature to this workspace. Its thumbprint is absolutely present my work."
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 17, 2016
Studio Space: David Steiner

Constantly changing artistic styles, Steiner has made unpredictability his trademark.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 3, 2010
Siesta trolley service receives support

By using some creative scheduling with the current Siesta Key route, SCAT bus system hopes to secure state funding to pay for the $2 million trolley service.

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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 7, 2009
East County team aims for world finals

A team of East County students who attend Southeast High School have qualified for the world finals competition of Odyssey of the Mind. Just weeks from the competition, they need financial backing to make their trip possible.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • July 20, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
The property is on the border of Laurel Park, which means the development would also have to go through the Laurel Park Overlay District review process.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 5, 2015
Development raises questions about attainable housing standards

The city of Sarasota is allowing a developer to move ahead with plans for a residential project near Laurel Park, but more discussion about affordable housing requirements remains. Also, the city makes a decision on a land swap with Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2017
Letters to the Editor Longboat Key 02.09.17

Readers urge their neighbors to vote against density referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 10, 2013
Beach drainage takes center stage at SKA meeting

A county official updated the Siesta Key Association about a stalled project to treat stormwater runoff at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2011
OUR VIEW: Newtown needs fresh leaders

Newtown is a community black eye that Sarasota leaders have been trying feverishly to put mascara over to protect the important tourism industry. That effort will be successful, and Sarasota and her beaches, golf courses and snowbird industries will recover. Memories are often short.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 9, 2009
Rotarians to defend spelling bee title

The East Manatee Rotary Club won last year's Literacy Council of Manatee spelling bee.

  • East County
  • News
Maestro Jamie Laredo opened the Masterworks series as the first guest conductor Nov. 9, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 20, 2012
Orchestra conducts maestro search

Friday, Nov. 9, guest conductor Jamie Laredo stood on the stage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and performed Vivaldi's familiar violin solo, "The Four Seasons," as part of the opening concert in Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks series.

  • Arts + Culture
Tapley presses a piece of gold leaf into a dark green leather cover.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 22, 2016
The bind side: Bookbinder James Tapley

James Tapley agrees that what's inside a book counts most — but as a bookbinder, he cherishes the outside as well.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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