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  • By June LeBell |
  • March 31, 2010
MUSIC REVIEW: The Schleswig-Holstein Festival Chamber Orchestra (SCA performance)

A review of the Schleswig-Holstein Festival Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Christoph Eschenbach at the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo. Standing water from heavy September rains stalled progress on the Beach Road Drainage Improvements project.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Siesta Beach construction

Extensive renovations to Siesta Beach are set to break ground in January.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • September 23, 2009
Deal Un In: Play second hand high

The contributor writes: 'Don't print this if you feel that (the) second hand should always play low. Computer bridge condones second-hand high due to the time element.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve and Catherine Price will open a second Harvest United Methodist Church 17 years after they opened their first church. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
Church to open second location

Seventeen years after launching Harvest United Methodist Church in East Manatee, the congregation is expanding to the west.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2014
District beats budget woes

The Manatee County School District will end the fiscal year with a budget surplus - the first time it's happened since the 2010-2011 school year.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
Lady Pirates sail past Lady Spartans

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood High in four games Sept. 9 in its district opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Circle retail

For Marty Rappaport and the St. Armands Business Improvement District, 2014 could be the year a growing problem is finally addressed: restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 21, 2013
Is it a bar? Is it a live music venue? Is it a restaurant?

Is it a bar? Is it a live music venue? Is it a restaurant?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"I love a large canvas," Frank Galati says of his penchant for big Broadway productions. "I love coordinating large forces. You’d be surprised. It’s actually much more difficult to stage a two-person waltz than a 20-person battle scene."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 16, 2011
Frank Galati: 'Fair Play'

Tony-Award winning Director Frank Galati explains why he moved to Sarasota, why he signed on to stage The Asolo Rep's 'My Fair Lady' and why he's happiest with his nose in a story.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 8, 2010
Film Review: 'The American'

In George Clooney's new film, "The American," audiences will witness yet another side of the multi-faceted actor in a skillfully understated performance worthy of attention.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 4, 2012
Inkanto: a charming, pleasantly Peruvian experience

Inkanto: a charming, pleasantly Peruvian experience

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 1, 2016
Warwich Gardens home tops real estate sales at $775,000

Built in 2003, 7119 Chatsworth Court has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,194 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2012
Cop Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer and Alex Salguero played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls. The two will play in their final rivalry game Sept. 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2015
Rival linemen ready to tackle district opener

Senior offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer of Lakewood Ranch and Alex Salguero of Braden River played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new stormwater project will prevent runoff flowing from the beach to the Gulf.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 14, 2011
Stormwater project could lose funding

Residents' worries about the new stormwater retention pond at Siesta Public Beach have held up a pipeline project designed to prevent future beach closures.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2013
SIDELINES

Senior wrestler wins medal; Mustangs rally to beat Hurricanes; JV Pirates top Mustangs

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 13, 2010
Spanish Main homes install solar power

Two homes at Spanish Main Yacht Club install photovoltaic systems.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 25, 2010
Tennis tournament benefits ACS

Despite much rain and flooding, the Siesta Key community came together for the sixth annual Relay for Life tennis tournament.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
News Briefs

Sarasota Memorial named a Top 100 hospital; Special Olympics Torch Run

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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