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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Co-chairs Matt Walsh, Lisa Walsh, Emily Walsh, Marilyn Shuman, Regional President Anne Virag, Regional Director Brian Lipton, and co-chairs Jo and Stan Rutstein
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 9, 2019
American Jewish Committee recognizes regional president Anne Virag

ACJ West Coast Florida honored Virag for her work at the Dec. 9. dinner.

  • Black Tie
(File) A railroad track near Payne Park may one day be replaced by an extension of the Legacy Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 15, 2016
Legacy Trail extension inches forward

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has given $50,000 to support an extension of the Legacy Trail. How big an impact will the gift make?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High senior Alex Stoffel was one of 25 players chosen to represent Florida at the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Classic July 1 through July 3. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2014
Time to Shine

Cardinal Mooney High lacrosse players Reagan Griffith and Alex Stoffel both are playing in the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Classic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 30, 2012
Reviews of SFF films 'Dancing on a Volcano' and 'Trash Dance'

Reviews of SFF films 'Dancing on a Volcano' and 'Trash Dance'

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River senior Sydney Jaco prepares to serve.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2018
Braden River beach volleyball makes history

The Pirates are headed to the state tournament in the program's inaugural season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stephen Lux notified the firm of his resignation March 1. Gemeis rejected the resignation Dec. 17 and provided him with a termination letter, instead. File photo.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 20, 2013
Former Gemesis CEO sues for wrongful termination

A lawsuit from Stephen Lux, former CEO of Gemesis, is the latest setback for the firm.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 21, 2012
'V/H/S': A Fitting Horror Tribute To The Late Great Terry Porter

'V/H/S': A Fitting Horror Tribute To The Late Great Terry Porter

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Two Sarasota suspects confessed to stealing $152,000 in  jewelry from a Country Club Shores home this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2015
Police recover $104,000 in missing jewelry

Police believe a couple pawned at least $152,000 worth of jewelry from a home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Les McCurdy, Emily Walsh and Ken Sons. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 15, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Will the real Christine please stand up?; Red hot!; A romantic dinner for ... 60!; Multiplier effect for Red Cross; The back story

  • Arts + Culture
Darwin’s on 4th, the award-winning Peruvian restaurant just north of downtown, will close its doors today. In a surprising announcement, Chef Darwin Santa Maria informed his staff Friday he would be closing the restaurant effective Monday.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 27, 2015
Top Story — July: Darwin’s on 4th closes

Chef Darwin Santa Maria closed the popular Peruvian restaurant in the Rosemary District this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crosby
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
News Briefs

Wallenda to speak at historical marker dedication; P.J. O'Rourke to headline Tiger Bay Club event; Mote reveals more details about bayfront plan

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Grapes of Wrath'

Frank Galati's adaptation of 'The Grapes of Wrath' is now playing in an Asolo Rep production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Anthony 'Tony' Di Cecco

Anthony 'Tony' Di Cecco, 90, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Scott William Soule

Scott William Soule, of Bradenton passed away March 26, 2019 at the age of 29; he was born on August 12, 1989 in Wareham Massachusetts.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
Cops Corner

Nov. 13 Deep sleep 11:41 a.m. -- 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Camping Violation. A town employee told police that someone was sleeping in Bicentennial Park. Police found a man sleeping in the bushes, and he was issued written warnings for camping and possession of alcohol on town property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Soft Surroundings is located on the second level of the mall, near Saks Fifth Avenue. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2017
Soft Surroundings opens at Mall at UTC

The location is the brand's first store in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 22, 2010
Town manager favors sand over breakwaters

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis told the president of a condominium association it's his goal to get as much sand as possible in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 06.16.11

East County readers respond to news and opinions in previous editions.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Brian Kennelly leaves his job as president of Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty, a Schroeder-Manatee Ranch subsidiary, to rejoin a frequent customer, The Starling Group.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
Kennelly develops a legacy

Brian Kennelly, the man charged with bringing commercial development to Lakewood Ranch during the last seven years, will leave the company this month, but he won't be going far.

  • East County
  • News
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