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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 14, 2014
Sarasota Ballet secures its future for ten more years

Sarasota Ballet signs director Iain Webb, Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri and Managing Director Mary Anne Servian for 10-year contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roger Pettingell’s sales volume reached $61.85 million in 2013. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 15, 2014
Pettingell ranks No. 1 for sales volume in 2013

Roger Pettingell's sales volume reached $61.85 million in 2013, making him the top-ranked local Realtor for the second consecutive year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Amanda Sebastiano Nine-year-old Zoey Lipton cares for fruits and vegetables located inside EarthBoxes at B.D. Gullett Elementary School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Students use green thumbs

Gullett students learn to care for plants using EarthBoxes.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Andrew DiLacqua

IMG Academy senior center fielder Andrew DiLacqua was named the 2013 USSSA World Series MVP after leading his Florida Travel Ball Worth team to a 7-0 victory over Florida Pokers Carolina Underclass July 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
FSU/Asolo Conservatory forms advice-giving rap group

FSU/Asolo Conservatory forms advice-giving rap group

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Villagers hope to sink boat-parking ordinance

Opposition to Key-wide parking changes was nearly unanimous at the first Village Association meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 23, 2013
Commission reviews Colony progress

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort extension expires at the end of the year. The parties will seek a third extension for grandfathered units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The lot at 20 N. Washington Blvd. is currently used as a parking lot for the county services across the street, but could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 24, 2013
Downtown hotel moves closer to gaining approval

The County Commission directed staff to negotiate with developers interested in constructing a 150-room Kimpton hotel at U.S. 301 and Main Street Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 12, 2014
Looking for love in all the wrong places: Sarasota's hidden matchmaker

Looking for love in all the wrong places: Sarasota's hidden matchmaker

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  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2014
New running store to open at Five Points downtown

Fit2Run, a chain of running stores throughout Florida, plans to open a location this June at 1400 Main St.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2013
FILM REVIEW:

FILM REVIEW:

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 3527 Queens Harbour has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,154 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,225,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 30, 2013
Queens Harbour home sells for $1,225,000

Robert and Marsha Thomson, of Oklahoma City, Okla., sold their home at 3527 Fair Oaks Lane to Thomas and Sally Sappenfield, of Orland Park, Ill., for $1,225,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Spencer Dunford, general manager of Hidden Harbor Marina, said the revamped facility will feature concierge services, a boating club and a future restaurant.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 31, 2013
Hidden Harbor Marina plans to reopen amid resurging market

After more than six years, Hidden Harbor Marina is just weeks away from reopening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
B.D. Gullett Principal Kathy Hayes, right, tries to persuade second-graders Thomas Garcia, 7, and Noe Flores, 8, to try squash.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 6, 2013
State produce fills cafeterias

Manatee County schools provide healthier options for students through homegrown fruits and veggies.

  • East County
  • News
In his first season swimming with Braden River, sophomore Ryan Walker has won two district titles and a regional title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2013
Regional champ

After winning his region, Braden River sophomore Ryan Walker hopes his training will payoff with a state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Chairwoman Susan Wilcox, Board President Tom Breiter, Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio and Leah Flores, of presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Courtesy photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone kept dry ... except Snooty; Committed committee; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 31

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 31

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cafe Baci serves classic Italian dishes with specialties in Roman and Tuscan cuisine.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Baci

Join us in the kitchen at Cafe Baci with owner Roberto Mei and chef Eldis Rodriguez as they prepare tomato risotto with seared diver scallops.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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