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The cast and crew kept a low profile in Davidson’s Plaza while filming scenes for “Free Ride.” Photo by Lourdes Ramirez.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
Film company may get $50,000 rebate

An independent movie company may be eligible for a maximum $50,000 reimbursement for location filming.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 18, 2010
Election challenge denied

The organizer of a political-action committee claimed the Sarasota County School District broke Florida law through a flier that was sent home with students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • October 8, 2012
PREEN&CHIC: What is "Preen?"

PREEN&CHIC: What is "Preen?"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By April Doner |
  • July 12, 2012
A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Cops Corner 02.18.10

The suspect and the victim have been dating. The suspect went to the victim's residence and zapped him with a stun gun several times after a verbal dispute.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2010
New Arts Center exhibit displays creative works

Malcolm Robertson's works started being setup Monday, Jan. 11, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. The 'Making Waves' exhibit opens Friday, Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey honored Financial Director Steve Zielinski for completing five years of service.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2013
IDA selects facility contractor

The Lakewood Ranch IDA will hire Magnum Builders of Sarasota to construct its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 1382 Harbor Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,093 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.7 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 3, 2013
Home in Harbor Acres sells for $1.7 million

A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Bryan Hodges, of Minnetonka, Minn., sold the home at 1382 Harbor Drive to James Travers, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
East Manatee Bulldogs Press Secretary Valerie Miklavic and President Kendall Brown are eager to get their new building up and running.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
Planners recommend new home for Bulldogs

An advisory board to the Manatee County Commission has recommended approval of improvements to Lakewood Ranch Park, including a facility for the East Manatee Bulldogs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill and Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 3, 2009
Class of 2009 - Part Two

Oh, the places they'll go. In high school, these seniors played sports, volunteered their time and participated in extracurricular activities while striving for academic success. Now, see what's next for the senior class of Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • April 6, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Indian Beach

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Indian Beach

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 10, 2010
Music review: Sarasota Opera Opening: 'Cavalleria rusticana' and 'Pagliacci'

The Sarasota Opera opened its 2010 season this past weekend with the most paired of operas, Mascagni's 'Cavalleria rusticana' and Leoncavallo's 'Pagliacci.'

  • Arts + Culture
A real-estate parcel that sits between the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota and the G.WIZ Science Museum is considered the most expensive parcel the city owns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
City mulls relocation of G.WIZ

The city is preparing to sell six of its 10 most prized vacant lots, which include a vacant lot on the Sarasota bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The plans presented to both firefighters and general employees would allow vested employees to keep the benefits they've accrued and wouldn't affect retirees or employees who retire before the freeze date.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2012
Town proposes pension freeze

The town manager presented proposals to firefighters and general employees that would freeze existing pension plans and transition them to 401(a) plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2011
Worship Services

Passover and Easter Services

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I love this place," Lera Auerbach says of The Hermitage. "I think it's one of the jewels of not just Florida, but it is an incredibly important residency in the U.S."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2013
Composer of note

Sarasotan Lera Auerbach's life is composed of unique opportunities that led her to become a composer and concert pianist in high demand.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Vorel |
  • May 20, 2009
My View

What would happen if the Key Club expands?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • October 1, 2012
New work by local composer nears world premiere at Carnegie Hall

New work by local composer nears world premiere at Carnegie Hall

  • Arts + Culture
The complainant reported some information on a white male who could be involved in some vandalism activities that happened at the address.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
Cops Corner 09.16.10

The complainant reported some information on a white male who could be involved in some vandalism activities that happened at the address.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2009
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