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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
Our View: Federal, state offices ...

When noted economist Arthur Laffer spoke in Sarasota last winter, he cut to the quick while summarizing the Nov. 6 election. Every election, Laffer said, is a referendum on the incumbent's performance.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2009
Commission to review Key Club project

The Longboat Key Planning Board voted 4-3 to move the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project forward to the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fewer than 20 male peacocks currently reside in the Village neighborhood.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 17, 2010
Peacock imbalance doesn't fly in Village

Between 30 to 35 of the neighborhood's 50 peacocks are females, meaning that the population could heavily increase during spring breeding season if the flock is not culled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort tennis courts are part of a recreational lease dispute that now involves sanctions being levied against Colony Lender LLC.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2015
Sanctions on the docket for Colony Lender

The Association will argue lawsuits should be dismissed. Colony Lender vows to appeal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • March 6, 2014
Factory Girl: Ratchet Ball

Factory Girl: Ratchet Ball

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Susan Egan, center, shared valuable stories and tips to the young actors and theater artists at Sarasota High School
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 16, 2015
Musical Mentorship

Broadway star and veteran Susan Egan stopped by Sarasota High School to share stories and give advice to students in the theater program's production of "Beauty and the Beast."

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Arthur Ancowitz has biked all over the world, and he also swims, runs, plays tennis and has recently taken up tap dancing.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 3, 2010
The best health defense is an excellent offense

It is well documented that exercise is a powerful defense against heart attack and stroke, so when a paper titled, "The War on Arteriosclerosis," by Longboat Key's Dr. Arthur Ancowitz was sent to The Longboat Observer, we knew where to put it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rubinovitz
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 29, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Resolutions

We asked Longboaters what their New Years plans and resolutions are.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 6, 2014
Sheriff's office takes ownership of seized animals

A judge granted the Manatee County Sheriff's Office ownership of animals seized from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary, officially allowing the adoption process to begin.

  • East County
  • News
Chef/proprietor Steve Phelps sears meat in the kitchen at Indigenous.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 19, 2011
EDIBLES: Passion in the kitchen translates to the table

Indigenous starts from its name. The food is as local and native as realistically possible in Florida, not just in the interest of freshness and taste but in using resources wisely and supporting the local community.

  • Arts + Culture
McNeal Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Doris Byal's class gathered Oct. 13 for a picture in front of the school’s new science lab.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
McNeal Elementary opens new science lab, greenhouse

Teachers will use the facilty to educate students about science.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • December 22, 2011
My View: It's not education; it's indoctrination

While parents think our schools focus on reading, writing and arithmetic, the reality is they focus on identity politics and social consciousness.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jessica Hays, formerly the director of community awareness at Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, starts her new role as president and CEO Monday. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 14, 2015
Hays will continue SPARCC's mission

SPARCC promotes from within in choosing Jessica Hays to replace outgoing president Olivia Thomas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
Ants threaten shorebird habitat

Two Siesta Key Association members have asked Sarasota County to allow the use of pesticides on protected dunes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
George Clooney stars in "Gravity."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 6, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Gravity'

"Gravity" will leave you breathless.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2013
FILM REVIEW:

FILM REVIEW:

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Public Works Project Manager Kent Bontrager reviews plans for 44th Avenue East. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: County to build bridges

Manatee County is driving forward with plans to improve traffic flow by constructing more roadway connections.

  • East County
  • News
Before he walked away from the commission table mid-meeting May 25, Jim Ley shook hands and hugged all five county commissioners, including Chairwoman Nora Patterson. Photo by Robin Roy.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 26, 2011
TOP STORY, MAY: 'Thanks' and 'goodbye'

Jim Ley had positive things to say about the residents and staff for which he served more than a decade as the chief executive of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 24, 2009
Siesta Key undergoes street repaving

Major lane closures on Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue started Monday, Sept. 21, when Ajax Paving began resurfacing the roads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 12

Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 12

  • Arts + Entertainment
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