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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 3, 2011
INCORPORATION: Costs in a new city

For more residents, the debate regarding becoming a city comes down to finances. However, without a crystal ball, the only source of that data is the criticized Hank Fishkind feasibility study.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
Horses Hang 10

Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Tim Mattox offers horse surfing through his business, Great World Nature Tours, also known as BeachHorses.com.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 28, 2010
Local medical professionals plan trip to Haiti

Dr. Steve Newman, of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will bring relief to Haiti earthquake victims, along with other Sarasota medical professionals, in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
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Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
Marsha Panuche chose her dog, Donte, as the namesake for the upscale dog-care facility Donte's Den.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 3, 2011
Pet project

With no family or children to whom they can will their money, a Bird Key couple is banking their entire legacy on a one-of-a-kind facility for dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 1 Lord of the dance 12:20 a.m. -- 1600 block of GMD. Disturbance. Police responded to a report of a man refusing to leave a New Year's Eve party at a restaurant. Upon arrival, police calmed down a man and got him medical attention after he revealed he was punched by at least two men for dancing with someone's else's girlfriend at the party. Said the man: 'You know us Irishmen, when we like to dance, we're gonna dance, and if we want to fight, we're gonna fight.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By April Doner |
  • February 14, 2012
Neighborhood Love Letter: "Dear Gillespie Park"

Neighborhood Love Letter: "Dear Gillespie Park"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
KEY CLUB: Letters to the editor

Longboat Key residents respond to the Town Commission's vote at Monday's Longboat Key Club and Resort Islandside project hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 15, 2009
Teen actress scores Hallmark movie

Shanley Caswell left Sarasota two years ago to make it in Hollywood. This Saturday, she will star in the Hallmark movie, 'Mending Fences,' alongside Angie Dickinson.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2009
Where are they now?: Edith Barr Dunn

Barr Dunn may be retired, but she remains a restaurant consultant at heart.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 9, 2010
Strange Depictions

Sabrina Small, the lone female artist of Sarasota's s/ART/q group, invites us into her bayou bungalow to talk about wanderlust, human oddities and shoveling coal.

  • Arts + Culture
"Anything we're allocating money to, we need to look at," says Julie Aranibar
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Julie Aranibar

Lakewood Ranch resident Julie Aranibar has more than a decade of volunteer work with Manatee County Public Schools. Now, she'll use that experience to affect policy as a member of the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 16, 2009
The troupe juggler

The multi-tasking Mydra McKinnon helps keep the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe humming.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2009
Palm-Aire pro battles rare blood cancer

Head Golf Professional Steve Yates was diagnosed with POEMS Syndrome in January. On Dec. 5, the club raised $68,557 to help pay for his medical expenses during Steve Yates Appreciation Day.

  • East County
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  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 11, 2009
'Letters to Lee'

'Letters to Lee,' a book by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson, includes letters and firsthand accounts written during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kathy Bolam, a Venice retiree, wants Sarasota County voters to amend the county charter to restrict county commissioners from spending taxpayers’ money on nonprofit services. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 18, 2011
Government contracts with nonprofits: good doing or wasteful spending?

Local governments contracting with nonprofits for services spend millions of taxpayers' dollars each year. The strategy has its supporters and detractors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 7, 2010
Toast to Tiny's

Tiny's of Longboat Key closed March 31. But customers couldn't say 'goodbye' without one final party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 27, 2009
Children of the Opera

New Gate School's annual children's opera fosters growth and imagination.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 7, 2009
Change of Art

Sarasota kitsch is out. Season of Sculpture is hoping a New Jersey sculpture park can help raise the bar for public art on the bayfront.

  • Arts + Culture
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