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At the opening night post-performance reception: Michael Zuckerberg, board member Judy Cahn, Jan Fidelman and Managing Director Mary Ann Servian. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Everything is beautiful at the ballet; Baby on board; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Sisters Cooper Bryan and Carson LeBlanc are fundraising queens at B.D. Gullett Elementary.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2016
Gullett Elementary students are penny pushers

Cooper Bryan and Carson LeBlanc collected more than $1,000 for the Pasta for Pennies fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Commission backs Islandside concept; decision stalled

The Town Commission wants the Longboat Key Club and Resort to work with town staff and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition to discuss more project revisions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Our View: 'The Andy Adams Colony'?

What follows is not an April Fools' joke. To the contrary, it's a serious moment of truth for the future of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 17, 2009
Author Stephen King gets key to city

The part-time Casey Key resident was handed the key while on stage at the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 20, 2009
All Angels member has hobby all sewn up

Behind every good man is a woman, or so the saying goes. But at the Longboat Library, that statement could be reversed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 16, 2009
Sheriff collects unused prescriptions

Residents turned in 277 pounds of unused and expired prescription drugs during the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's first Operation Medicine Cabinet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 16, 2009
Sheriff collects 277 pounds of unused prescriptions

Residents turned in unused and expired prescription drugs during the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's first Operation Medicine Cabinet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Stephanie Hannum
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • May 29, 2013
Social Studies: Dawn Epstein

One of the Y Angels and equally as dedicated to Children First and The V Foundation, Dawn Epstein makes a difference in the Sarasota community -- in a quiet, but impactful way.

  • Arts + Culture
MacKenzie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO resigns; Homeless shelter site selection inches forward

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proposed double diverging diamond design is projected to cost about $60 million.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2014
Legislature axes funds for I-75 fix

To accelerate the start of improvements, FDOT may need to find other funding sources.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Lore: Raccoon debate trapped commission

There was a population boom in 1980 - of raccoons, that is. A trapper's plan to end the boom had some residents practically foaming at the mouth.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The $21.5 million Siesta Beach Improvements are slated to last for two years.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 10, 2014
County launches Siesta construction website

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Josh Escher began taking martial arts at 5 years old. He also is a deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2011
Ranch attracts new athletic schools

The House of Pain Martial Arts Academy opened Aug. 1, while Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics will open Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dunio
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 27, 2013
Q&A: Donna Dunio

Dunio is the executive director of Aging in Paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barring any objections, Sarasota County commissioners will vote Aug. 21 to approve the $97,417 annual deal with Championship Landscape Professionals.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
Contract winner will 'champion' Village look

Championship Landscape Maintenance Professionals will oversee annual maintenance of the commercial district for less than half of what was expected.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Russian Ballet dancers perform.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 26, 2015
Music festival promises a range of genres

Yay Winterfest

  • East County
  • News
Maria Wirries. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 21, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Bea Friedman's 94th Birthday

Recently, Bea Friedman celebrated her 94th birthday with a luncheon in her very own Symphony Center. Entertainment included singer Maria Wirries.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Cat Pennenga Photography
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 20, 2014
Just Married: Kristin Kurzydlo and Colin Marvin

Kristin Kurzydlo and Colin Marvin were married March 29, at The Ringling Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2014
Commissioners approve $954,397 tax increase

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks tax increases in 2015 to offset declining revenues and pricey beach projects next summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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