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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
Our View: Sarasota's own fiscal cliff

Sarasota City Commissioner Terry Turner usually doesn't engender hugs and kisses for the way he approaches issues and interacts on the dais with his fellow commissioners. But give him this: There is almost always substance over style.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 10, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Nick Celestino

Nick Celestino, 18, celebrated a major victory last when he won the 2012 Sarasota City Men's Championship May 6, at Bobby Jones Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alyssa Currier places a paper birthday crown on Henrietta Daytz’s head.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 27, 2012
FOREVER YOUNG: Henrietta Daytz

Sarasota resident Henrietta Daytz will celebrate her 100th birthday with her family and friends at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Marina Jack.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Our View

The amendments

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 20, 2010
Synchronized swimmers suit up

Sarasota Aquatics Synchronized Swimming at the YMCA - otherwise known as SASSY - will perform a water show from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Selby Aquatics Center, 8301 Potter Park Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former NFL star Steve Christie and Irish Celtic Festival Director Frank Shea stand in front of Kelly Christie'   s Pop Up Pub.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 8, 2017
Pumped for Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch

Former NFL placekicker and his wife will promote their 'Wandering Pub.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2010
TOP STORY, DEC.: Moore's zoning request approved

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant owner Alan Moore said Moore's wouldn't survive unless the town granted his zoning request.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lynda Nixon
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 4, 2014
Doing Business: White Rose Interiors

Learn more about White Rose Interiors and owner Lynda Nixon in this week's Business Spotlight.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The accident resulted in three holes in the I-75 overpass. Photo courtesy of Lauren Hatchell.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2014
I-75 lanes at interchange to reopen at 6 p.m.

UPDATE: All I-75 lanes set to reopen

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2010
Christ Church project receives blessing

Despite concerns from some Sleepy Lagoon homeowners, the Town Commission voted Monday to approve a new sanctuary on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 5

East County Football Friday: Week 5

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jonathan Glancy |
  • January 25, 2012
Revenge of the Electric Car: A Review and Then Some

Revenge of the Electric Car: A Review and Then Some

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Josh Pearson paints a wall in front of the planned Cask and Ale on Main Street. Despite pending litigation, work continues on the bar and restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Cask & Ale project sparks legal battle

After the city approved his plans for a cocktail lounge on Main Street, Jeffery Catherell was sued by Cask & Ale’s co-owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Birth Announcements 03.25.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Executive Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Town Commissioner Lynn Larson fought hard for a crosswalk at Country Club Shores.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 29, 2016
Longboat residents rally to save crosswalk

Ahead of a Town Commission meeting Monday, Country Club Shores owners have asked commissioners to keep at least one of the controversial traffic features.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cash and Snookie Register will be married 58 years in November.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat Key love: Five couples share their stories

From blind dates to being set up by mutual friends, Longboat Key couples tell us how they met and how they've succeeded in their relationships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 21, 2013
Food Bank makes bank

The Food Bank of Manatee received large donations today that two local foundations made.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Citizen of the Year played many roles on Key

"Overdone is lots of fun." That was Claudia Fuller's motto.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
Minimum wage charter change not supported

Voters won't get the chance to reverse a referendum that North Sarasota leaders say has been devastating to the economy there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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