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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
News Briefs

Wine retailer raises funds for breast cancer; Steube launches re-election campaign; Ranch Town Hall hosts new resident orientation; Wine retailer raises funds for breast cancer; Steube launches re-election campaign

  • East County
  • News
The program, which includes Sir Frederick Ashton's "Les Rendezvous," Dame Ninette de Valois' "The Rakes Progress" and Joe Layton's "Grand Tour," runs Feb. 4 through Feb. 6, at the FSU Performing Arts Center.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 2, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota Ballet has a 'royal' sellout; Local photographer gives barns their due; Must hear: John Pizzarelli and all that jazz; 'Harry Potter' illustrator will enchant you; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
Assistant Sarasota County Administrators Tom Harmer, Lee Ann Lowery, and Mark Cunningham, and County Administrator Randall Reid confer with commissioners during a Dec. 7 retreat.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: County Staff Shuffle

Randall Reid's vision for how the government does business includes a focus on positive media stories, ethics and communication between staff and citizens.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 18, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Chantal Diem

Chantal Diem, a Village resident, played tennis growing up in France. Although she continued to play singles as an adult, it wasn't until she discovered doubles 12 years ago that she became passionate about the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents will begin receiving their chickens next week. File photo.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 28, 2012
Manatee introduces pilot chicken project

APRIL FOOLS - Homeowners in Tara, Palm-Aire, University Park and University Place each will receive chickens from the county for its Chicken In Every Lot program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2014
Elected mayor proponents fight against time

More than 1,500 signatures shy of their goal - and already past a deadline the city attorney recommended - supporters of a new city charter are still pushing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Dean Christensen looks over a patient chart while walking through Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's emergency room.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2016
Expansion could make medical competitors sore

East County providers say a free-standing emergency room could drive up healthcare costs.

  • East County
  • News
Billy Dean
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2013
Ranch developer announces multi-genre music festival

The two-day concert series will be held in late March, at the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2016
Swimming Through Color: Anne Patterson portrays her reality through multisensory art

“Pathless Woods” invites viewers to experience the world through Patterson’s eyes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Whitney Beach owner checks out hotel plans

Could a hotel check-in at the north end of Longboat Key?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • August 21, 2012
Eye candy with a purpose: infographics and charting solutions

Eye candy with a purpose: infographics and charting solutions

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The numbers are in, and Sarasota’s tourism industry is looking good.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 9, 2013
Another banner year for Sarasota tourism

Sarasota County tourism revenue grew by more than 10% last year, continuing a trend in the industry's growth that has economic benefits for the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 16, 2010
TRIPLE THREATS

Eight-year-olds Anna Stock and Savannah DeCastro, who both swim for the Lakewood Ranch YMCA WaveRunners, have taken their love of swimming to the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Conway Ian's artwork, along with some other belongings, sits at the roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
Homeless man's art causes stir at City Hall

Commissioner Susan Chapman wants art out of a roundabout, but police say the man behind the art is not violating any laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

Eighteen-time major champion Jack Nicklaus offers one of the most important golf lessons he learned some 60 years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
1459 Bay Point Drive
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 6, 2015
Bay Point Park home sells for $6,825,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 20 and July 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Braden River’s Sam Valley won the 119-pound weight class with a combined total of 320 pounds. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2012
Pirates out-muscle Mustangs

The Braden River High School boys weightlifting team edged past rival Lakewood Ranch 39-29 in its dual meet March 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 28, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Selby Gallery

Selby Gallery is unlike a commercial gallery - it acts as a teaching gallery on the campus of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2010
Lady Mustangs capture district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Braden River 5-1 tonight to capture the Class 4A-District 10 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Johan Kobborg
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Royal Ballet star brings his fancy footwork to Sarasota

In his native Europe, Johan Kobborg is a ballet superstar.

  • Arts + Culture
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