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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 4, 2010
Soul Sister

Sarasota's favorite frontwoman steps into the recording studio to make 'Beautiful Noise.'

  • Arts + Culture
Jeremy Schiller said he is impressed with the work ethic he’s seen at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Schiller assumes Ranch reins

After spending four years coaching at Eckerd College, Jeremy Schiller was named Lakewood Ranch High's new boys basketball coach at the beginning of the school year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2012
Our View: The county races ...

The political buzz today, of course, is all about the presidential debate. Rightfully so. The course of America, if not the world, is at stake.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Vote for the 'Spirit of America'

Voting has started for The Observer's 'Spirit of America' Photo Contest on YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit No. 703 at the Water Club, 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has 3,045 square feet of living area, three bedrooms and four bathrooms. It sold for $1.35 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2011
Water Club unit sells for $1.35 million

The sale was the top transaction recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses during the week of Feb. 14 through Feb. 18 on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Warren Coville has been deaccessioning his photo collection since 2000, but he still has a few favorites hanging in his home, such as this photo essay by Clarence White School alumna Margaret Bourke-White.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 28, 2012
Developing a Passion: Warren Coville

Sarasotan Warren Coville shares the history behind the collection of 1,700 photographs he and his wife recently donated to the Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
A poster designed for "A Short History of Decay" shows Longboat Key's shoreline. Designed by Kerry Durkin.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2012
Film could put spotlight on Key

Writer/director Michael Maren hopes to begin filming 'A Short History of Decay,' an independent film that features a fictional Longboat couple and their son, this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 4, 2010
Sibling Celebration

East County residents Brooksann, Savannah and Connor Cummings created memories at Camp Able July 19-24.

  • East County
  • News
A map shows the tentative route of Siesta Key sewer force main pipeline, through the Ashton Lakes neighborhood on the mainland. Sarasota County Public Works.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
Siesta sewer project discussion delayed

The Sarasota County Commission has postponed discussion of the next step in its Siesta Key sewage project until the morning of March 28, at the County Administration Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Interim Superintendent David Gayler says he accomplished the first two goals — stabilizing the budget to find out what led to the 2011-2012 budget deficit of $3.4 million and putting in the repairs so it never happens again. File photo
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
'Short-timer' has regrets but feels proud

Interim Superintendent David Gayler used his trademark calm to stabilize a broken budget and heal shattered trust for Manatee County Schools.

  • East County
  • News
Corps de ballet member Sam O’Brien and principal dancer Danielle Brown rehearse a group dance in the second act for the upcoming performance of “La Fille mal Gardée.”
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 3, 2013
Art Imitating Life: Sarasota Ballet

It's not only Sarasota Ballet's dancers' first time dancing 'La Fille mal Gardee,' it's their first time dancing roles of 'real' people.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America'

Submissions are still being accepted for The Observer's 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2011
Residents want North Trail Walmart

North Trail residents cheered a proposed Walmart at an informational open house last week. Bringing more jobs to the area was the highlighted benefit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2010
Storm drain repairs under way

Damaged storm drains in three Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club neighborhoods are being repaired. The repairs will cost more than $200,000.

  • East County
  • News
Guest Food Editor Scott George developed this recipe when trying to recreate a dish he had in Florence, Italy. Photos by Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 22, 2011
EDIBLES: Pretty pasta fools foodies

The recipe that Scott George is sharing with Edibles is as colorful as his life - and the wild print trousers for which he is famous for wearing. It is his own creation, inspired by a dish he ate in 1991 in Italy

  • Arts + Culture
Itzhak Perlman rehearses with PMP orchestra students, the culmination of which was the Celebration Concert Jan. 8.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 12, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: The Perlman Music Program: Celebration Concert

The Perlman Music Program Winter Residency Celebration concert took place Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2009
Park project has many hurdles

A new Bayfront Park that includes plans for a 15,000-square-foot building will require a lot of behind-the-scenes work from town staff before the project can begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shirley Fein |
  • February 3, 2010
Cruise control

More than 50 members of Temple Beth Israel recently took a 10-day Caribbean cruise together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kathy Dent, Sarasota County supervisor of elections, at a budget workshop responds to a question from Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton, whom she faces for her office in the fall elections
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 14, 2012
Budget talks: Raise millage rate to 3.39%

Two legal programs for low-income individuals received support for funding June 12 from Sarasota County commissioners at the first of three budget workshops scheduled this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Beaches, utilities top upcoming capital projects

The top capital projects included in the town's preliminary 2012-13 fiscal year budget include beach projects, equipment replacement and beginning the replacement of a wastewater force main.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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