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Artist Jill Sigman collects supplies for her next work at the Waste Management Sarasota Transfer Station.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 20, 2015
Spotlight: Renewed Purpose

Artist Jill Sigman gives a second life to Sarasota's discarded objects.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 3, 2014
Our View

How a forlorn Russian changed lives

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota City Commissioner Terry Turner suggested Tuesday the commission take another look at the city manager candidates they previously rejected.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 10, 2012
Commission to reconsider city manager candidates

A list of four city manager candidates that was previously rejected by the Sarasota City Commission will be reconsidered at the Monday, July 16 regular meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 8, 2010
My View: The Dream Crushers

My View: The Dream Crushers

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
Letters to the Editor

We lost 'em all; Joggers should stay out of the bike lane

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Doug Lehrian

Lakewood Ranch resident Doug Lehrian has been a lifelong fan of chocolate and even spent 31 years working for Hershey's.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Willis Smith Vice President Kim French and Project Manager David Otterness were all smiles as they talked about their new project at the South Florida Museum. They are standing in front of a photo of a previous project at The Ringling.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2016
Willis Smith's impact on community still under construction

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
MLFB Vice President Frank Murtha has been scrambling to set up his fledgling league's first season.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 20, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Bold MLFB made right choice picking Lakewood Ranch for its headquarters

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union  negotiation team confers in the hallway at Town Hall June 16 when the town’s negotiation team asked for a few minutes to discuss their presentation alone.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Fire contract negotiations heat up

Both the town of Longboat Key and its fire rescue union have agreed to look at wages and pension contribution modifications as part of a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Davis Development plans to break ground on The Venue at Lakewood Ranch in January.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
Apartment complex planned near Ranch Medical Center

Atlanta-based Davis Development has purchased prime Lakewood Ranch real estate for an apartment complex.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The city's only science center has been closed since September with no current date for reopening. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 28, 2013
GWIZ remains closed, seeks more funding for upgrades and expansion

The science center began a fundraising campaign in September to raise money for repairs due to damage from Tropical Storm Debby and to begin a renovation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines spoke to Siesta Key Association members about capital projects.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 3, 2015
Siesta Key Association voices concern about Army Corps re-design

The new design has a different preferred sand source than before.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
Our View: Do something right: privatize

Sarasota city commissioners can expect a large crowd Monday night at their monthly meeting at City Hall in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 19, 2012
County introduces new budget tool

A new county budget tool will allow county staff to manipulate the general fund numbers during budget workshops that begin next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2015
Sidelines

Signing day 2015; Baseball coach finalist for award; Sarasota Open tickets on sale; Orioles to host fundraising event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Flames engulfed the home in the 700 block of Land’s End Drive the morning of March 21. Photos courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 27, 2013
Fire razes Land's End home

The historic residence was the home of Michael Saunders' sister, Joan Bergstrom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 2, 2010
MY VIEW: The Dream Crushers

We've ceded far too much power to government and her bureaucrats. It is not overwrought to say it is a step toward the end of the American dream.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Connor Baldwin

The Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association recently named Lakewood Ranch High School golfer Connor Baldwin as its 2011 Player of the Year. Baldwin, who began playing GTJGA events six years ago, will represent the GTJGA in the boys 16-18 division of the Florida Junior Team Championships Aug. 6-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
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