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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 23, 2015
VIDEO: Neil deGrasse Tyson criticizes Ted Cruz’ comments during Sarasota visit

Astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson discussed NASA funding and his role in the demotion of Pluto to a dwarf planet at the latest installment of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 5, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Rachel Slowik

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch softball star Rachel Slowik.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gregory and Suzanne Rusovich |
  • May 12, 2010
My View

Colony unit owners need to work collaboratively

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 12, 2010
Budget: $800,000 shortfall

The commission wants the town manager to rethink how his departments are run and ask town department heads to find more money to offset an $800,000 shortfall in 2010-11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Abby Sugden and Christie Childers |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Braden River crowns new royalty

Allison Martin and Christian Lizardi are the new Ms. and Mr. Braden River.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Matt Orr |
  • March 11, 2013
A "redo" interview with Richard Dorfman

A "redo" interview with Richard Dorfman

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Pine View School sophomore Clark Dean has been rowing with the Sarasota Crew for the past four years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 6, 2015
Crew rower competes for national award

Sarasota Crew rower Clark Dean is one of five finalists for the 2015 USRowing Fan’s Choice Junior Athlete of the Year award.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 21, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Behind the science

This Saturday's program at Mote will give participants a chance to explore Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Essays

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, the East County Observer partnered with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. and Florida Bank to host an essay contest open to students throughout the area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2010
Cops Corner 02.11.10

The manager of the bus station reported that someone tore the toilet-paper dispenser off the wall in one of the bathrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
On Oct. 10, Cardinal Mooney quarterback Reese Vita broke the school’s all-time passing mark of 3,375 yards set in 2001.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2014
Sports: Top moments of 2014

The Observer shares the top sports moments of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
MW Development Group pitched a Colony redevelopment proposal in 2008 and has been part of two failed settlement negotiations; currently MW Development is in the middle of settlement negotiations with affected Colony parties.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2013
MW Development Group pushes Colony project

Longboat Key-based MW Development Group is negotiating settlement agreements with Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties, even though the Colony Association Board of Directors didn't select its project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael and Ruth Harshman recently founded Lakewood Ranch-based Fair Divorce. The firm offers mediation for couples, and if necessary, will navigate the document preparation process required for a non-contested divorce. Photo by Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 13, 2013
Fresh Start: Ruth and Michael Harshman

Mediation services are a fast-growing segment of the legal industry. An entrepreneurial husband-wife team seeks to capitalize on the trend with a focus on divorces.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 27, 2013
Colony vote under fire

Monday's hearing centered around whether Colony unit owner Andy Adam's block of 58 votes --  crucial to the 75% majority needed to approve the settlement -- can be counted.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2012
News Briefs

Downtown parking times disputed

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • May 11, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Alex Quarles and Chris Voelker
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 14, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

'I'm not eating that'; Take a Bow, Gerri!; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Since being hired in 2012, City Manager Tom Barwin has not been formally evaluated by the City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota officials go without evaluations from commissioners

The city charter requires a formal assessment of three key officials on an annual basis, but the City Commission hasn’t conducted a review since 2011.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chef Jamie Gregorich is sous chef at Euphemia Haye, on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2011
Chef Jamie Gregorich eliminated from 'Hell's Kitchen'

Euphemia Haye sous chef Jamie Gregorich was eliminated tonight from season nine of FOX's "Hell's Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photos by Amanda Sebastiano Wolves Head General Manager Rob Hallam throws a pizza made from his secret recipe.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
Doing Business: Wolves Head Pizza & Wings

The red-walled restaurant, nestled in the corner of Lane Plaza Too on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, offers 19 beers on tap and eventually will offer daily specials and host events.

  • East County
  • News
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