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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 11, 2010
Van Wezel Foundation names new CEO

Nonprofit consultant Norman Olshansky will lead the 22-year-old performing arts foundation.

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  • By June LeBell |
  • May 10, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra Pops

Sarasota Orchestra bats a thousand at Ed Smith Stadium.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 10, 2012
Golf tournament, picnic to honor the Lenobels

Organizers planned Hal & Hazel Lenobel Appreciation Day to a tee, before filling the guest of honor in about the event.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Holiday wish lists

East County leaders and residents unwrap their wishes for 2014.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2009
Flood of donations mean smooth sailing for Sarasota student

Her sailboat may have been stolen last week, but Molly McKinney will soon be back on the water again.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2009
Resident glides into new business venture

Steve Sipes opened Kiss the Sky Kiteboarding recently.

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Lourdes Ramirez, president of CONA, thanked the candidates and two dozen audience members for attending the forum.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 14, 2014
CONA questions candidates on 2050 platforms

Sarasota County Commission candidates nailed down their stances on Sarasota 2050 at the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations forum Monday.

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Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Your Neighbor: David Gaw

At age 70, David Gaw is finally putting the bachelor of fine arts degree he earned nearly five decades ago to use.

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Volunteer Roxanne Williamson holds up a 10-pound bag of shells found on the grounds of Phillippi Estate Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Consortium of Colleges, City land swap

WEEK OF JAN. 7 2016

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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 14, 2015
Film review: '99 Homes'

A fearless performance by Michael Shannon

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Designer Alexandra Lin
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 17, 2014
Designing Debut

Alexandra Lin designs personality - in clothing. Think Audrey Hepburn meets Vivian Westwood, combined with a little bit of Lilly Pulitzer, and you've got 'the new face of the South.'

  • Arts + Culture
Robin Hartill The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce has a three-year lease on its new location at the Centre Shops.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 5, 2014
Business Briefs

Chamber makes a move with help from its members; Cannons Marina to attend Miami Boat Show; Barbara Miller celebrates anniversary with Coldwell

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  • By June LeBell |
  • January 10, 2016
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Masterworks III'

'Masterworks III' brings winter dreams to Florida.

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  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • March 23, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Whitaker Bayou

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Whitaker Bayou

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'Deli Man'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 8, 2015
Film Review: 'Deli Man'

Who would have thought that watching a film about the history of delicatessens for nearly 90 minutes could be delightfully exhilarating?

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  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: MyGreenBuildings LLC

Think Green -- Finalist

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This beauty was definitely the brightest star on Higel Avenue, dominating all the rest to become our top pick for decorated single-family homes in The Observer Group's Light Up the Key Contest for Siesta. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 15, 2011
2011 Light up the Key

Driving around Siesta Key Out to find the brightest spot Palm fronds lit so delicately Taking pictures as we stop ...

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Parking has been free for a year-and-a-half at the Palm Avenue garage, but the city will soon begin to charge those who park there for more than 90 minutes in an attempt to generate revenue for the city’s parking division.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 5, 2013
Paid parking approved for Palm

The City Commission narrowly approved the reinstitution of paid parking at the garage in an attempt to offset the parking division's budget deficit.

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  • By Kaye Warr |
  • March 21, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Kara Shay Thomson

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Kara Shay Thomson

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
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