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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2011
Hair designer employs more than one creative channel

On the Diane K Salon & Spa website, hair designer/colorist John-Norman Tuck's bio says that: "Tuck loves to paint masterpieces with his clients' hair."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson, chairwoman of the Tourist Development Council, moved to approve more funding for Visit Sarasota County Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 23, 2014
Visit Sarasota County taps additional funding

The Sarasota County Commission narrowly approved an additional $769,000 for a contract with the local promotion organization Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano Twelve-year-olds Natalie Mount and Lia Silber, who lives in Israel, met in May at Temple Emanu-El. They have been pen pals since.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2014
International Alliance

As pen pals, Natalie Mount and Lia Silber illustrate a positive message of friendship in a war zone.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 4, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Graphic shows tropical force wind speed probabilities. Sarasota and Manatee County currently have a 60% chance of encountering tropical speed winds of 39 mph or more. Courtesy of NOAA.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2012
Manatee prepares for Isaac

Manatee County fully activated its Emergency Operations Center this morning and opened to shelters.

  • East County
  • News
A map released by the Florida Department of Transportation in June shows tentative sites for the 10 pedestrian islands along Midnight Pass Road between Beach Road and Stickney Point Road.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 22, 2011
Pedestrian plan peeves public

Condominium association members and others say a Florida Department of Transportation plan to construct 10 pedestrian islands on a 1-mile stretch of Midnight Pass Road will create more problems instead of helping people cross the road more safely.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 12, 2013
Your Neighbor: Linda Suereth

Retired elementary school teacher Linda Suereth used to lead classrooms of children from varied backgrounds; many of them came from broken homes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ryan O'Neill
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 11, 2016
Retro Revolution: Ryan O'Neill's throwback rock

With his new solo project, Quint and His Orca, Ryan O'Neill puts a modern spin on his love for free-spirited ’60s rock.

  • Arts + Culture
Aubrey Grimwood cruises through the 2014 parade.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2015
Tribute to Heroes parade marches down Main

This year’s event includes a post-parade street party.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Scammers dial Key residents

Has the IRS called you to say you owe money? It's probably part of a growing scam.

  • Longboat Key
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"I could have used it as an excuse to take a self-destructive path and to have a chip on my shoulder, but I made the decision to be different. I wanted to make a change," Cedric Hameed says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 10, 2013
Waxing poetic: Cedric Hameed

Poetry changed Cedric Hameed's life - now he's paying it forward.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
News Briefs

Commission OKs Woodbrook II community; Jersey Mike's to open in River Club Plaza

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High softball team gets pumped up before the start of its game with rival Braden River April 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2013
Final Farewell: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors

Thirteen Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors played the final East County rivalry game of their high school careers April 9.

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  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Coast Guard to boaters: Avoid New Pass, for now

A town renourishment project could add depth to New Pass, but many boaters say that’s not a long-term solution.

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  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 18, 2013
An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2014
Golden grappler

Sarasota High senior Tobias Baker won the 220-pound weight class at the Class 2A Wrestling Championships Feb. 14 and Feb. 15.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Letters to the Editor

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 3, 2017
Kiwanis Club honors local students

The club held its annual scholarship breakfast on Aug. 3.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By June LeBell |
  • December 5, 2012
TIDBITES

LWR celebrates the holidays; In Venice, Kumo Japanese Steakhouse opens; Libby's continues its tradition of excellence; Another new place to eat; The Bijou Cafe receives prestigious distinction

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2014
North end will receive some sand

The town of Longboat Key has been working with WCIND and Manatee County to receive sand dredged from the boat channel near Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
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