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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 7, 2016
The Residences unit sells for $1.4 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between June 20 and June 24.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 27, 2014
Ringling announces International Arts Festival lineup

Ringling announces International Arts Festival lineup

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Pirate signs with Gators

It wasn't an easy decision. It was one Braden River High senior Trevon Young wrestled with for months. But, after numerous talks with his mother, Tracey, and his coaches, Young made his college intentions known Feb. 8 - two days after National Signing Day.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 4, 2013
Beach drainage project tops SKA agenda

A county official updated the Siesta Key Association on a stalled project to treat stormwater runoff at Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 5, 2009
Phillippi Landings condo sells for $1.1 million

PL Development-B Inc. sold the Unit 804 condominium at 5531 Cannes Circle to Veronica Meuser, of Sarasota, for $1.12 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are seeking information on the incident.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2011
Detectives investigate suspicious incident

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating an incident in which an unknown male approached an 8-year-old girl in River Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 30, 2009
Classical Crossover

Roll over, Beethoven, and make room for Sarasota native Louis Levitt's maverick string quintet.

  • Arts + Culture
Third-grader Sophia Santiago helps second-grade teacher Heather Dachille demonstrate how to play the ‘ili’ili, or lava rocks.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 21, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Heather Dachille

Every Wednesday afternoon, Southside Elementary second-grade teacher and Hawaii native Heather Dachille teaches students how to play Hawaiian instruments, count in Hawaiian and dance the hula.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota organizations push for bayfront planning; New lights make debut at Ed Smith Stadium; County names assistant county administrator

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2010
Town seeks oil protection for Sister Keys (VIDEO)

The town of Longboat Key is working to create its own oil contamination plan to keep the bay and nearby barrier islands safe from oil.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Samantha Albano
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Caps off to the 2013 graduates of Longboat Key and Bird Key.

These graduates aren't just students. They're athletes, artists, volunteers and future leaders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Zak Edwards, Lauren Blackman, Taprena Michelle Augustine, Peter Gosik and Carey Anderson.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 4, 2013
Theater Review: 'The World Goes 'Round'

Florida Studio Theatre's newest production is an enjoyable and witty little musical revue featuring the songs of John Kander (music) and Fred Ebb (lyrics).

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 28, 2011
My View: Teachers unions sue for status quo

The new merit-pay law is obviously good for students and provides accountability. Sadly, and predictably, teachers unions feel threatened.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 20, 2010
City considers more job cuts

After cutting $8 million from fiscal year 2009-10 budget, the city will have to cut another $5 million next fiscal year. City officials say they will be forced to look at staffing numbers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2014
Playing in the Major League

Sarasota Orchestra's musicians have gone on to play with some of the best orchestras around the country. Does that make us the minor league?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues and events.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2010
Will Longboat Key be spared again?

The hurricane season of 2005 tied for the most active season in history. The forecast for this hurricane season, which begins June 1, calls for similar storm activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim McGonegal is working on a new budget recommendation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2011
Superintendent's contract extended

The Manatee County School Board on Monday extended Superintendent Tim McGonegal's contract through 2013.

  • East County
  • Schools
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