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Russell Crowe and Mark Whalberg in "Broken City." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 23, 2013
Film Review: 'Broken City'

"Broken City" should have been a great flick but, it fails miserably to deliver on so many levels. Talented actors disappoint; lame scripting annoys; and mediocre directing bores in this short-on-thrills thriller.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo by Rick Greenspun
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
Sarasota Audubon Society makes careful effort to protect plovers

The Sarasota Audubon Society continues efforts to protect endangered snowy plovers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 9

Tahniya Smith enjoys a bit of sunshine through the clouds on Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fayth Walker, a junior at Braden River High Schools, says that being a part of the cotillion was a positive experience.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 23, 2018
Braden River High School students had a ball

Debutantes Dynah Banks and Fayth Walker participate in Cotillion at The Fete Ballroom on April 15.

  • East County
  • News
A master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club attempts to maintain the character of the two 18-hole courses.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 25, 2017
Golf architect outlines Bobby Jones overhaul

Richard Mandell says Bobby Jones Golf Club needs major infrastructure upgrades, but the character of the courses don’t have to change for the facility to succeed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A.K. Murtadah in "The Great Society"
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 18, 2017
President Johnson Revisited

The Asolo Rep takes a second look at President Johnson with Robert Schenkkan’s “The Great Society.”

  • Arts + Culture
The Versailles neighbors 624 S. Palm Ave., the site of another new high-rise condominium.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2018
Developer plans high-rise bayfront condo

Seaward Development is planning an 18-story, 25-unit luxury condominium project at 605 S. Gulfstream Ave., currently the site of the Versailles residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 20, 2020
Small town charm

Two Longboat residents will lead an initiative to recognize civic volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2017
Manatee emergency services asks public to identify AED locations

Officials say a directory of automated external defibrillators will help improve response times in emergencies.

  • East County
  • News
Blanco
  • By Brian Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
My View: Support for armed security

Security guards can't protect elementary school children against major threats unless guns are placed in their holsters.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Rob and Luke Rominiecki often play music together.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 17, 2020
Families reminisce for Fathers Day

Sarasota dads and children talk about their favorite memories together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
Fast N Fresh temporarily closes its doors

The Cooper's Creek flagship location is closed until February so it can undergo a long-planned renovation.

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Key Wastewater Treatment Facility, located on Oakmont Place, off of Midnight Pass Road, emits a distinct odor.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Commissioners pump more money into Siesta Key station

The $25 million Siesta Key pump station project, scheduled to be completed in 2016, was delayed to coincide with a Phillippi Creek septic project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Superior Asphalt Inc. prepares Cape Leyte Drive for new asphalt as part of a $2.9 million contract that includes resurfacing eight Siesta Key streets.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Sarasota County repaves Siesta Key streets

The contractor assigned to the project expects to finish work in the center of the island by Nov. 28.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Water charges change

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved modifications to water utility account charges and penalties at its Monday, May 4 regular meeting that affect all water account users.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike and Sheila Lewis, of Siesta Sports Rentals, will rent what you need to have fun on the beach.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards 10 employees or fewer nominee: Siesta Sports Rentals

Mike and Sheila Lewis, owners of Siesta Sports Rentals, bought the equipment rental store in '95 from the British couple who started it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Having used public transit most of her life in New York, Watercrest resident Kathleen Grant didn't own a car until moving to Florida in 2004.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2015
Former Ranch CDD supervisor to run for commission seat

Lakewood Ranch's Kathleen Grant will vie for the Manatee County Commission District 5 seat in November 2016.

  • East County
  • News
George Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: George Davis

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks winning districts and fishing in Lake Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 5, 2017
PR firm cancels contract with Sarasota County Schools

The firm is citing problems with the district's communications staff and allegations that it used pseudonyms to post comments on a local newspaper's website as reasons it's canceling the contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophomores Kristin Zarrella and Olivia Ortiz lead a pack of runners at the Class 3A state meet Nov. 20. Courtesy photo Steven Black.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 23, 2010
Lakewood girls cross country finishes second in state

The Lady Mustangs posted a second-place finish at the Class 3A state meet Nov. 20 for the second-consecutive season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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