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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
News Briefs

Economic development coordinator resigns; New Sarasota library foundation forms; Tree removed from North Sarasota park

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  • News
'Le Chef'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 14, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Le Chef'

'Le Chef' is the latest foodie film guaranteed to tickle your taste buds as well as your funny bone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2015
Tara CDD reconsiders amenity usage policies

Rising demand for Tara's facilities has board members rethinking their first-come, first-serve policy.

  • East County
  • News
Virginia Sanders
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 6, 2016
Memorial honors Virginia Sanders

Former Longboat Key Mayor names Aug. 6 "Virginia Sanders Day."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Phil King's business acumen helped grow and guide the Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center during his tenure there, from 2009 to 2014. Courtesy photos
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 6, 2014
'Right man, right time'

Phil King grew up poor in Kentucky. He never forgot that in his job at Glasser-Schoenbaum.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Braden River students kick off food bank efforts

Students and staff at Braden River High School are stepping up to restock the shelves at The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The algae isn't related to red tide or the BP oil spill nor is it the result of a boater dumping sewage into the water. Photo by www.MaryLouJohnsonPhotography.com.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2012
Harmless algae surfaces along Key shore

The gunk-like substance is no cause for alarm - it is the result of warm weather and moves with the tide and wind.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 31, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners praise mobility plan

The 20-year plan will replace road impact fees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team captured its fifth-consecutive district title April 17.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2014
PREP SPORTS: Thursday's Recap

Lakewood Ranch softball wins district crown. ODA tennis crowns state champs. ODA sends two to state finals. Lady Thunder win district crown.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 12, 2017
Girls Inc. celebrates its Champions for Girls

The top supporters of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County were honored on May 11 at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

  • Black Tie
Braden River Utilities Manager Bob Simons said pipeline construction should start this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2013
Construction starts on pipeline

Braden River Utilities is working to bring reclaimed water to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Dana Hutchins started playing softball at 6 years old.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dana Hutchins

Lakewood Ranch junior Dana Hutchins went 4-for-4 at the plate with a triple, a stolen base, four RBIs and two runs scored, helping lead the Lady Mustangs to a 9-2 victory over Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High March 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010 and is the subject of a five-year legal battle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2011
Judge recommends damages for Colony partnership

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday ordered a bankruptcy court to determine damages for the longtime Colony partnership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Rainey
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota proves there is no age limit on service

Mother Nature never quits, and, luckily, neither will Mary Rainey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: April 6, 2017

Frank L. Gangi and The Rev. J Clifford Grise died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 15, 2012
Braden River Soccer Club plans building expansion

The County Commission approved Feb. 7 a resolution authorizing the construction of single-story extension to the Braden River Soccer Club's building at Lakewood Ranch Park.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2011
Voters to decide on 21 changes to city's charter

Twenty-one changes to the city's charter --  Sarasota's constitution - passed muster with city commissioners and will now go to city voters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police Det. Megan Buck assisted in the the investigation that put 42-year-old Ryan Bartley in jail for trading child pornography over the Internet.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota man arrested on child pornography charges

The Sarasota Police Department worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to arrest 42-year-old Ryan Bartley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seaward Development Vice President of Operations Anna Chesanek laughs as she puts on her gold hard hat for the groundbreaking.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 11, 2017
Seaward Development breaks ground on Palm Avenue property

Stakeholders held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of the 7 One One Palm development on Dec. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • May 5, 2010
Energetic Traveler: Memories in the Making

Longboat Key residents Stuart and Lois Scheyer learn travel problems fade quickly.

  • Longboat Key
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