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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 19, 2013
Commissioners blast 2050 report draft

Sarasota County Commissioners pushed back against a draft consultant report analyzing the impact of proposed changes the Sarasota 2050 comprehensive plan, criticizing the scope and focus of the analysis.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2012
City manager candidate: Jim Chisholm

The five city manager candidates the Sarasota city commissioners selected include three current Florida city managers. The Sarasota Observer will profile those three Florida candidates over the next three weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Nutcracker" costume designs by Peter Docherty. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 31, 2012
BIG TOP BALLET (VIDEO): Iain Webb and Matthew Hart

Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb and choreographer Matthew Hart bring to life a circus-themed 'The Nutcracker' that tells the story of John Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Welcome Back: In Memoriam

Longboat Key residents who have died from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brooke Graeff, Joe Abraham and Brittany Graeff have played together since high school. Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 28, 2013
SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

After traveling the world, the Graeff sisters are ready to tackle Sarasota's music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2009
Town seeks sand removal extension

The town of Longboat Key sent a letter Thursday, Sept. 10 to Gov. Charlie Crist stating the town still has significant problems with Port Dolphin's proposed natural-gas pipeline project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • June 11, 2012
Sarasota County takes proactive approach to painkiller abuse affecting newborns

Sarasota County takes proactive approach to painkiller abuse affecting newborns

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Vienna Boys Choir recently performed in Sarasota.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 27, 2013
Music Review: The Vienna Boys Choir

The Great Performer Series, formerly known as the Sarasota Concert Association, presented the Vienna Boys Choir recently at the Van Wezel, and the evening showed us how when art becomes frozen in time, standards and quality can slip.

  • Arts + Culture
"Sometimes you have to be a little proactive, you can't just go with the flow," says neurosurgeon and political leader Dr. Benjamin Carson.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Common-Sense Politics advocate Ben Carson speaks in Sarasota

Neurosurgeon and political speaker Dr. Ben Carson hopes to initiate change in the same style as the late General C. Everett Koop.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By April Doner |
  • August 20, 2012
Bee Ridge Park Jam: 15 years of bluegrass, country and gospel

Bee Ridge Park Jam: 15 years of bluegrass, country and gospel

  • Arts + Culture
Brothers and third-generation owners Jeff and Jason Toale, with second generation owners Robert and Curt Toale at the Orange Avenue location.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 9, 2012
Toale Brothers Funeral Home: A century of comfort

As Toale Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory approaches its centennial anniversary, the third generation of Toales offers comfort to community members experiencing loss.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Hendel of the anti-incorporation group, the Friends of Lakewood Ranch, said incorporation would take away local control.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 26, 2011
TOP STORY, MAY: Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Debate

Pro- and anti-incorporation groups faced off Monday for the first Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Debate hosted by the East County Observer.

  • East County
  • News
Robin Hartill The Rev. Bruce Porter stands in the sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, which was completed in 2011.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Porter has final word at Christ Church pulpit

The Rev. Bruce Porter preached his final sermon Dec. 28, after leading the congregation for more than seven years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • October 29, 2009
Man on the street: Snowbird survey

We asked residents returning to Longboat Key what they looked forward to the most.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 1620 South Drive in Cherokee Park has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,172 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.2 million. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 18, 2015
Siesta Drive home sells for $2,279,900

A home on Siesta tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2010
McNeal, family rally behind 4-year-old cancer patient

Aracely Mendoza, diagnosed with stage four cancer, will begin her fourth round of chemotherapy Friday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2010
East County squads ready to play ball

The Out-of-Door Academy team will open its season Feb. 18, while Braden River and Lakewood Ranch will begin their seasons Feb. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • October 31, 2012
Dance Review: 'The Sarasota Ballet presents the Paul Taylor Dance Company'

The Sarasota Ballet kicked off its 22nd season with an exciting performance by one of the most notable contemporary dance companies in America - Paul Taylor Dance Company.

  • Arts + Culture
Ean Eichelbaum
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ean Eichelbaum

Eleven-year-old Ean Eichelbaum hit a double and a triple and scored a pair of runs, helping lead Braden River Little League's Extra Innings to an 8-0 victory over Buffalo Creek Little League's Twin Rivers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 27, 2009
Children of the Opera

New Gate School's annual children's opera fosters growth and imagination.

  • Arts + Culture
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