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  • By John Ewing |
  • March 15, 2013
Let it Float: A studio visit with Matt Coombs

Let it Float: A studio visit with Matt Coombs

  • Arts + Culture
Gwen MacKenzie speaks at an Argus Foundation luncheon in May 2013. MacKenzie will step down next month after nearly 10 years as president and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Hospital Health Care System.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2014
Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO resigns

Gwen MacKenzie, Sarasota Memorial Hospital Health Care System CEO and president, has announced plans to step down from her position next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heather and Matt Hols-worth, with Dick Vitale, and their daughter, Lacey. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
News Briefs

School district hires new finance director; Dick Vitale raises funds for cancer research

  • East County
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design Larry Thompson. File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2017
Poised for Progress: Ringling College of Art and Design expands its footprint

Ringling College of Art and Design is having a growth spurt. What do its ambitious expansions mean for the future of the local institution?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Veterans wall needs more photos

There are just a few days left to submit photos of military veterans for the upcoming Veterans Day Wall of Honor organized by River Club resident Larry HarNess.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
New voter registration must be postmarked by Jan. 3, 2012, or delivered in person to any supervisor of elections office by 5 p.m., Jan. 3, 2012.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 19, 2011
Voter registration deadline for primary nears

Residents must register to vote by Jan. 3, 2012, to be eligible to vote in the Jan. 31, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
Upset

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated top-seeded Braden River 2-1 to capture its second-consecutive Class 4A-District 10 title April 22

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 8, 2014
Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million gulf-to-bay estate sold August 29 on Casey Key, the largest to sell in three years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 8, 2014
Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million Gulf-to-bay estate sold Aug. 29, the largest Casey Key sale in three years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Two properties at 1102 N. Casey Key Road recently sold for $3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 17, 2017
Casey Road properties sell for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 31-Aug. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota City Commission also agreed to move forward with negotiations for two hotel proposals Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 20, 2012
Commission makes parking hours uniform

Sarasota city commissioners created a downtown parking enforcement program Monday that has parking enforcement from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Doug Logan is settling into his new position, and hopes to engage a broad portion of the community to address homelessness issues in the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 24, 2015
Q&A with Doug Logan

The city's new chronic homeless initiatives director has received some criticism from the public, but he's dedicated to helping address an ongoing issue in Sarasota.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 3, 2014
Suspects steal belongings, attempt to burglarize home

It's one thing to have your personal belongings stolen from your locker, but it's another nightmare altogether when the suspects who stole your belongings try to break into your home that same day.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 31, 2013
Sheriff offers Halloween safety tips

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reminded trick-or-treaters to stay safe this Halloween, issuing a list of safety recommendations for area parents and children.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Colonel Bustle is an honorable man; No new taxes just smoke and mirrors

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 21, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Schumaker and Michael Wyshock
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
Reworks of Art

Alfstad& Contemporary artists revisit their work from past exhibitions by creating collaborative, limited-edition prints.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • October 23, 2013
Common Nonsense: Passing time without our pastime

Common Nonsense: Passing time without our pastime

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Moore's zoning request approved

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore said he plans to continue operating his restaurant, even though commissioners approved his zoning-request change Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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