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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 11, 2010
One project ends, another begins

A pipeline-upsizing project is nearing completion along Gulf of Mexico Drive, just in time for a paving project to begin in the same area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eric Foster recovers a Bayshore fumble for the Pirates. Photos by Monica Weirich Malley.
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • September 24, 2010
Pirate D shuts down Bayshore

Braden River's 23-13 win over Bayshore is the team's first victory under coach Don Purvis. It also puts them at 1-0 in the district.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gary Berns |
  • June 8, 2011
Delay incorporation vote

As chairman of the Friends of Lakewood Ranch, I write to respond to your editorial entitled, "Too soon for petitions."

  • East County
  • Opinion
Judy Kepecz-Hays stands in front of The Water Club, where her newest listing — a two-story, 5,300-square-foot residence priced at $4.75 million — is located. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 18, 2012
Kepecz-Hays takes No. 1 slot in 2011

Coldwell Banker's Judy Kepecz-Hays finished the year with sales volume of approximately $45 million, making her the top Sarasota-Manatee Realtor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2010
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Inter-District Authority board members said they were surprised by Bob Fernandez's announcement this morning.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2011
Lakewood executive director resigns

Bob Fernandez has resigned after three-and-one-half years of managing community affairs.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey completed her first year Aug. 1. An evaluation of her performance was completed this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Rey earns glowing reviews

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey earned positive feedback during her one-year performance review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Letters to the Editor

It's a free country, isn't it?; U.S. schools are still in need of help; Chatter about default on debt is scare tactic

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
On the nights they work late, Jenny Acheson and Dale Rieke will sleep in the loft above his drafting table. Heidi Kurpiela.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 23, 2012
Dale Rieke and Jenny Acheson: Partners in art

Dale Rieke and Jenny Acheson are growing their passion for photography, furniture and each other in a spacious Sarasota studio north of downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The portion of Blackburn Point Park known as Fisherman’s Island will feature fishing piers and a kayak launch. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Blackburn Point Park plans move forward

The County Commission approved a permit for construction and a water buffer variance. One more meeting is to be held to address remaining concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2010
Cops Corner

Mountainous mistake 2:20 p.m. - 1200 block of South Tamiami Trail. Shoplifting. A couple walked into a new-age shop. They purchased a few items, and, afterward, the wife decided to get a massage. While she was being kneaded, her husband sat down and picked up a magazine - "The Mountain Astrologer." After the massage, the couple walked toward the exit, and the security alarm sounded. The man had placed the magazine in his bag. He said it was a mistake, but he was arrested anyway.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 12, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Ashlee Linn

Riverview senior Ashlee Linn, 19, is an all-star swimmer for the Rams' swim team and the Sarasota Sharks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dane Spencer and Gail Hustedde wanted their home to be as much about the outdoors as the indoors. Photo by Greg Wilson.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 16, 2013
Home of the Month: Garden House

This mid-century modern ranch home offers its owners indoor and outdoor living, as well as plenty of space to create their art.

  • Arts + Culture
Kathie Viner and her elegant, gentle yellow lab, Abby
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 26, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Dogs rock!; Dejà vu all over again; Groucho lives; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Mayor, city manager spar

A rare public spat broke out between the mayor and city manager while the City Commission discussed the adoption of the Police Advisory Panel's recommendations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I felt like I had barnacles on me that were beginning to break off," Beverly A. Smith says of her first attempt at painting. "The creativity was fighting to get out."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 25, 2011
Primal colors

Abstract painter Beverly A. Smith peels away layers of paint to reveal what lies behind her uninhibited brushstrokes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Cops Corner

15500 block of Lemon Fish Drive. Burglary to a vehicle. Unknown person(s) entered into the victim's vehicle and removed a zippered pouch from a pocket on the driver's side door. The pouch contained about $12 in quarters and numerous identification type cards.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 8, 2010
Future looks bright for Tea & Tarot sessions

Avananda Csiszar went from hanging 10 on Hawaii's shores to teaching Siesta Key tea drinkers how to read tarot cards.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 18, 2009
Resident receives waiver request

A waiver from the town’s daylight plane ordinance allows a Key resident to expand onto a home that already has 3,940 square feet of space.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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