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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 6, 2010
Tour de Force

Harry and Victoria Leopold explain how ingenuity, gumption and reaching out to friends can create an arts movement.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 24, 2012
Attorney addresses DID concerns

City attorney Robert Fournier attended a Downtown Improvement District meeting to assuage concerns of board members who recently approved a Main Street project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • September 24, 2012
Local thespians live for 'Applause'

Local thespians live for 'Applause'

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • May 22, 2012
Public Parks -- is everybody welcome?

Public Parks -- is everybody welcome?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 12, 2012
Fourteen Restaurants for Valentine's Day Dining

Fourteen Restaurants for Valentine's Day Dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 24, 2009
Film review: 'An Education'

In her first major role, Carey Mulligan plays Jenny, a 16-year-old A-student bound for Oxford. That is, until she meets the smooth-talking, wildly handsome David (Peter Sarsgaard), who's twice her age.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2009
Teachers hustle toward goal

Willis Elementary's Christine Bradford and Susie Johnson educated their students about setting goals by completing one of their own.

  • East County
  • News
Joyce Rubin and Sheila Weiser model their handmade scarves, which are for sale at Exit Art’s Chart House location to benefit PAMFF.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 8, 2011
Organization to help military family, friends

Professionals Assisting Military Families & Friends members will provide key services to those close to returning veterans.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Let the learning begin!

More than 12,000 East County students returned to classrooms, textbooks and teachers Monday for the start of the 2009-2010 school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 31, 2009
Silver Screen Sensations

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Tinsel Town always saves its best for last, hoping to knock your Christmas stockings off with bright stars and brilliant directors. The following films are at the top of my wish list this season - add them to yours.

  • Arts + Culture
Gary Fresch and Duke the horse. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2012
Neighbors: Gary Fresch

This car detailer learned a new meaning for the term 'horse power.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Partick Rodricks, Brian Lindman, Lori Russo, Ross Russo and Josephine Rodricks will work to bring a more healthy lifestyle to Karnataka, India. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
East Manatee Rotary launches global initiative

The Rotary Club of East Manatee will partner with a Rotary Club in Bangalore, India, to help fight disease in Karnataka, India. The three-year commitment includes installing a water well.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
Spillover

Experts say oil is unlikely to wash up on Sarasota-Manatee shores, but, according to Realtors, some buyers are waiting out the situation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Current and outgoing Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association board members posed with longtime Colony owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber Tuesday, May 7, at the Colony's annual owners' meeting at Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2013
Town pressures the Colony

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association's election Tuesday kept seated three out of five board members, paving the way for a developer to continue negotiation settlements.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 17, 2012
Neighbors: Rami Nehme

Rami Nehme found a home away from home at his beloved Siesta Key bar.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team has a 1-1 record through the first two games of the fall season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Observer team in full swing

The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team opened its fall season Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High sophomore Madison Jaco, left, couldn’t wait to step onto the court for the first time this season as a teammate of her older sister, Brittany.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Sisters power Pirates volleyball team

Brittany and Madison Jaco have been instrumental in leading the Braden River High volleyball team in their first season together on the court.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2010
Cops Corner 09.09.10

Police received a report of a reckless driver swerving through traffic like a racecar driver.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Business Observer 09.09.10

Ed Tarr, agent in the Lakewood Ranch office of Michael Saunders & Company, has earned the Graduate REALTOR Institute designation.

  • East County
  • News
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