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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Murf Klauber

Dr. Klauber, chairman and owner of The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, promises that the Longboat resort will once again rise to the top of the tennis world.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2017
Rotary, Business Alliance unite for networking, rowing

World Rowing Championship team says 'all eyes' are on Sarasota-Bradenton area

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 5, 2010
Mustangs fall in district final

Lakewood Ranch defeated rival Braden River 4-2 in a Class 4A-District 10 semifinal April 28 to advance to the district championship for the first time since 2007.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2014
Villagers seek peaceful meetings in the future

The Longbeach Village Association has always hosted neighborhood meetings in a potluck setting, with attendees holding a glass of wine or a beer in hand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2009
Sharing the Spirit

This Christmas Eve marks Christian Retreat Pastor Phil Derstine's 25th year leading carolers on a tour of local bars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
One neighbor had to create a makeshift curb to prevent landscaping from washing into the street during a rainstorm.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 14, 2011
West-of-trail neighborhood residents seek street repairs

Believing their street hasn't been resurfaced in 20 years, Floyd Street residents appealed to the city. appealed to the city petition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The school is located at 1900 E. Laurel Road, Nokomis.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 14, 2011
Public comments sought on review of schools

A company undertaking a study of the efficiency of the Sarasota County School District will hold a community open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Laurel Nokomis School cafeteria to take public comment on the process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Raisin" is playing Oct. 3 to Nov. 11 at Westcoast Black Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 26, 2018
Live Theater: Critic’s Picks for 2018-2019

Live theater, sarasota, manatee, critic makes picks for upcoming 2018-19 theater season, including from organizations such as Florida Studio Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Manatee Players, The Players Centre for Performing Arts, Westcoast Black Theatre

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Mendez. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre artist finds a new sense of purpose

In preparation for his third young artist showcase, Michael Mendez is coming into his own.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 23, 2012
County partnering with Chalk Festival grant process

The Sarasota County Commission this week agreed to partner with the Chalk Festival in applying for a highly competitive National Endowment of the Arts grant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 6, 2010
Lifelong learner

Rose Burke will be the most senior member of the USF Sarasota-Manatee graduating class.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • October 2, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Breaking News — Baryshnikov to Dance in Mark Morris' Newest Work at RIAF 2012

TWIS Talks RIAF: Breaking News — Baryshnikov to Dance in Mark Morris' Newest Work at RIAF 2012

  • Arts + Culture
Joseph Holt was appointed artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota in 2011.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • July 8, 2019
Collaborations rang free at Choral Artists of Sarasota July Fourth concert

'Sounds of Independence' impressed with a partnership between the vocalists, Cedric Hameed and Sarasota Concert Band.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Beruff
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2014
Builder sets company record in home sales

Sales totaling $100 million in 2013 keeps local builder Medallion Home optimistic about the future of the company.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
OPINION: School Board on right path

The Manatee County School Board is on the right track. But it will take spinal fortitude to do the right thing.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • January 21, 2013
PREEN & CHIC: Sarasota got the blues!

PREEN & CHIC: Sarasota got the blues!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ciccio Restaurant Group is also building a Daily Eats and a Fresh Kitchen in St. Petersburg.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2015
New restaurants bound for East County

The Ciccio Restaurant Group is opening a Daily Eats and Fresh Kitchen across from the Mall at UTC by the end of 2015.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County Commission

This is the first of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County Commission and the Manatee County School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River’s Ivo Lima, center, will play soccer at Jacksonville University. He also plans to major in business management. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2012
Braden River, Lakewood seniors ink college choices

Braden River High's Ivo Lima signed a national letter-of-intent to play soccer for Jacksonville University April 19, while Lakewood Ranch High golfer Hunter Sagar signed with Canisius College.

  • East County
  • Sports
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