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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2010
Asolo Rep will kick off 2010-2011 season with 'Bonnie & Clyde'

"Bonnie & Clyde" will open Nov. 19 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Casting is slated for April.

  • Arts + Culture
"It's been in our garage for about 25 years," said Doug Williams of the refrigerator, pictured with his wife, Laura, and 3-month-old daughter Melissa.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2011
Fantastic Fridge

After a 1,400-mile journey, a couple wintering at Linger Lodge RV Resort has passed along its vintage refrigerator to the Old Braden River Historical Society, who has it on display at Jiggs Landing park.

  • East County
  • News
For several downtown merchants, business has picked up this tourist season. Photo by Yara Klimchak.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 30, 2013
Downtown merchants welcome changes

Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 27, 2009
Sarasota 'Design Star' gets the boot

Jason Champion was eliminated Sunday night with only three shows remaining in the HGTV reality show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
News Briefs

SCF hosts Workforce Forum; Manatee FCAT scores improve; We Care Manatee seeks donations

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
News Briefs

Commissioner Donna Hayes files for re-election; Take Stock in Children announces appointments; Dean Mixon heads to Washington, D.C.

  • East County
  • News
Sharon Chiodi, Joel Schemmel and Tracy Eisnaugle. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

SmartHouse Integration recognized for its innovation; Blalock Walters makes Fortune magazine list; SouthTech expands its technology team; PR association accepting Golden Image applications

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2011 the Halperins took their children to Disney World. "We have a commitment that it's forever. To me it's not negotiable whether we are going to be together or not," Gary Halperin says.  Courtesy photos
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 14, 2013
Love story contest winners: Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe

Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe happened to be at the same place at the same time when chance brought them together 12 years ago.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
News Briefs

Volunteer Lew Simon appointed to state boards; Dredging project near Jewfish Key in the works; Commissioner Whitmore proposes mayoral meeting; Corrections

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Architect Jack West remodeled the house in 2000. Courtesy of Martie Leiberman and SRQ360PHOTOGRAPHY.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Artistic History

A modest home in Pine Shores provides a lively look at 50 years of American art and design.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 25, 2010
New Gate student clearly has a way with words

Tenth-grader Savannah Hillebrand will compete in the Poetry Out Loud state competition next month in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 24, 2010
Group seeks pirate's life for statue

The Historical Society wants to locate a permanent home for the statue that welcomed guests to The Buccaneer Inn.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2012
Colony parties to return for three more hearings

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May has scheduled three separate hearings in July to better address cases surrounding the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Cops Corner 05.13.10

The complainant reported an unknown person shot out the rented security light owned by Peace River Electric. This is the second time this has happened, but the first incident wasn't reported.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 26, 2011
My View: Anthropological higher-ed changes

The need for reform in higher education is real, and the real issue for debate - not the relative value of anthropologists in society.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
WB Plaza tenants open but wonder what's in store

Whitney Beach Plaza business owners continue to operate despite the pending foreclosure of the shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Road construction and maintenance occurs this week on U.S. 41, State, Interstate 75, and State Roads 72, 789, 758, 681.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 9, 2012
New road construction on U.S. 41, State Road 72

Four new construction and maintenance projects begin this week, while 10 projects continue in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Kudos to truth on occupiers and tea party; Occupy and tea party differences backward; What happened to just working hard?; More questions about county arrogance

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
SIDELINES

Four Cougars sign letters of intent; Cougars repeat as district champs; Lady Blazers cruise to district title; Sailors fall in district quarterfinals

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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