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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Our View: Why Obamacare can't work

How Insurance Works, And Why Obamacare Can't Possibly Work

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch setter Courtney Rapp records a point for the Lady Mustangs. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2014
Mustang Four-Peat

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 3-0 in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23 and captured its fourth straight district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Coral Hospitality oversaw management of the Sandpearl Resort, in Clearwater Beach, after its development in 2005. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2012
Colony: Signs of progress?

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association must show forward movement when it petitions the commission next week for a second extension of the resort's re-opening deadline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Coral Hospitality oversaw management of the Sandpearl Resort, in Clearwater Beach, after its development in 2005. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2012
Colony: signs of progress?

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association must show forward movement when it petitions the commission next week for a second extension of the resort's re-opening deadline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
Maestro Victor DeRenzi: Man of the opera

Maestro Victor DeRenzi wields more than just a baton - he wields power. For 30 years, the uncompromising artistic director has brought Verdi, verve and distinction to the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Madeline Lessig, 6, and Sandy
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 23, 2015
Longboat congregations sponsor Southeastern Guide Dog

The congregations of Longboat Key are sponsoring Sandy, who is training to become a Southeastern Guide Dog.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Our View

Dredging Big Pass

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Maria Lane Sulimirski, left, performs on the Hammond organ, while sitting in ankle-deep water with Sarah Fulton, assistant director.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 11, 2014
Siesta group releases "Big Pass Piano" video

Save Our Siesta Sands 2, a nonprofit formed to oppose dredging Big Pass, released a music video on YouTube Friday, featuring the Beatles song 'Let it Be' performed on a Hammond organ in the middle of Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Mary Murray
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
News Briefs

Mall at UTC adds second restaurant; Manatee director of high schools resigns; KB Home files another lawsuit in Willowbrook case; Lakewood Ranch promotes community with annual tour

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 18, 2016
Make beach parkers pay

The renovated facilities at Siesta Key Beach are a smart investment — improving infrastructure and a crucial economic driver. Next to be addressed: Pay for parking.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Alyssa Moreford, Kaitlin Bohan and Rhiannon Jacobsen won first-place at the Manatee County History Fair Feb. 11.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High students team up on projects

Three students combine talents to earn county and statewide recognition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 15, 2012
My View: Pro-homeless lobby a problem

The homeless are back in the news in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 24, 2009
Exhibit captures realistic view of subjects

A new Art Center Sarasota exhibit spotlights a notable watercolorist and four photographers with diverse portfolios.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch HIgh boys golf coach Dave Frantz, who coached the Mustangs to their first state championship this past November, will become the first golf-only coach in Manatee County to be inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2012
Mustangs coach gallops into coaches hall of fame

Early next year Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz will be inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame in Daytona Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
Unit M-608 at L’Ambiance has three bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths and 3,220 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.5 million. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 2, 2013
L'Ambiance unit sells for $2.5 million

Morton and Carol Siegler, trustees, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit M-608 condominium at 435 L'Ambiance Drive to Charles and Constance Cotros, of Longboat Key, for $2.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 9, 2014
Braden River teacher earns top tech honor

Gil Burlew, head of tech education, credits his fellow teachers and students with his winning the Teacher Excellence Award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 9, 2010
Star students get taste of Columbia University

After submitting two letters of recommendation, transcripts and a 500-word essay, Cardinal Mooney High School juniors Lauren Ditaranto and Megan Runge were accepted into a three-week rigorous writing program at Columbia University in New York City.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles has owned the restaurant since 1989.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: North-end restaurants

Change is on the menu for two historic Longbeach Village restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
rock-for-a-cause
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 9, 2014
TWIS Asks: Jon Pierce, Rock For a Cause

TWIS Asks: Jon Pierce, Rock For a Cause

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
News Briefs

School Board land sales would bring $2 million; MCAT to host public meetings as it plans its future

  • East County
  • News
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