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  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • April 30, 2009
Riding the rails

Longboat Key's 'Energetic Travelers' continue to traverse North America's terrain in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vanda Bayliss, 59, always dreamed of operating huge construction equipment. Her dream came true at People at Play in the East County.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 24, 2011
CAUTION: Adults at Play

If you've ever wanted to take the controls of a bulldozer or excavator, one East County business can accommodate your heavy-duty dreams.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Ranch YMCA unveils expansion

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA opened its new fitness center to the public March 3.

  • East County
  • News
Vanda Bayliss, 59, always dreamed of operating huge construction equipment.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 23, 2011
CAUTION: Adults at Play

If you've ever wanted to take the controls of a bulldozer or excavator, one East County business can accommodate your heavy-duty dreams.

  • East County
  • News
Coudal
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2011
Business Observer

Community Foundation names new chief of staff; SMH opens Stickney Point Urgent Care Center; New Sarasota shop celebrates fine wine; USF Sarasota-Manatee appoints council members

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • June 11, 2012
Sarasota County takes proactive approach to painkiller abuse affecting newborns

Sarasota County takes proactive approach to painkiller abuse affecting newborns

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Coach: Ed Volz

Since he assumed the role of head football coach in January at Sarasota High School, Ed Volz has worked around the clock to build a successful program with the Sailors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • January 13, 2010
Key Real Estate: December sees 55 Key realty sales

The last-minute rush to record Key real-estate sales before the end of 2009 sent transactions soaring to 55 in December, making it one of the best sales months of the year. Of the 55, no less than 20 exceeded the $1 million plateau.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 11, 2010
Film Review: 'Restrepo'

As Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman so aptly observed, "War is hell." And, unless you've fought in one, it's an unimaginable experience. Directors Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington eliminate the abstraction of war in their new documentary, "Restrepo."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
Aquatic Explanation

Lakewood Ranch must comply with watering restrictions the same way residents do. Then why doesn't it seem like it?

  • East County
  • News
"I always liked to think outside the box, but I was so deep in the classical world. It's hard to break apart from the routine," says Miri Ben-Ari of her switch to contemporary music. Photo courtesy of Noam Galai.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 8, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra performs radically different concert

Jewish Federation brings Israeli culture to Sarasota via contemporary violinist Miri Ben-Ari, accompanied by Sarasota Orchestra for May 11 'Revolutions' concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 10, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: News you can use: Beware of the chair

A recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise says that even minor bouts of physical activity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 13, 2012
Film Review: 'Savages'

Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone always operates outside of the box and constantly pushes the envelope. In his new film, "Savages," he's back with a vengeance, reaffirming his status as one of America's greatest filmmakers.

  • Arts + Culture
Plan A Under Plan A, District 5’s boundaries would remain much the same but would expand farther west, particularly in areas north of Saunders Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2011
Back to the (re)drawing board

Manatee County officials are seeking public input as they reconfigure district lines to accommodate changes in Manatee County's population.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 20, 2010
RECIPE & A RESERVATION: The Sun House Restaurant

Sun House Restaurant owners Barbara and Angela Rodocker share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2009
Barbara Harrison shows outside-the-box artistry

Barbara Harrison shows outside-the-box artistry

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Shirley, executive director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 15, 2014
Artistic Ally

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County advocates and provides funding for the arts community during good times and bad.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
Our View

Old vs. new; past vs. future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 5, 2010
News Briefs 08.05.10

The contractor building the Palm Avenue parking garage has taken a significant step. It began pouring concrete for the floor of the first elevated parking deck.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Interested advisory board applicants can contact the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 28, 2012
City Hall seeks advisory board volunteers

The Sarasota City Commission needs several city citizens to serve on numerous city advisory boards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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