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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
News Briefs

Sarasota Bay deemed safe after sewer leak; FPL announces energy makeover recipients; Holiday schedule changes for Thanksgiving; Hearing Loss Association receives grant

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Bloomberg
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2014
News Briefs

Michael Bloomberg to speak in Sarasota; Princeton Review calls New College a 'Best Value'; Harmer drops 'interim' from his county job title; Siesta residents question proposed Key roundabout

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blanca Di Cecco and her daughter, Fanny Younger, sport the smocks they wear while volunteering at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 31, 2012
Volunteer work runs in family

Fanny Younger is following in her mother, Blanca Di Cecco's, footsteps as a volunteer at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • June 13, 2014
Derek's: A Sarasota favorite reopens in Bradenton

Derek's: A Sarasota favorite reopens in Bradenton

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Longboat Key Police Officer Shawn Nagell now spends most of his work day patrolling the waters surrounding the Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Officer Nagell assumes marine-patrol position

Officer Shawn Nagell takes on a new assignment - and the wheel of the Longboat Key police boat - after assuming marine-patrol responsibilities from Officer Dennis Silverio Jr.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 1, 2012
Ringling Museum of Art: Art of Food

Ringling Museum of Art: Art of Food

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Story archive

View our previous stories on the Ringling Bridge throughout the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"You know what you said, but you don't know what they heard," newest member of Sarasota Ballet, Ian Tanzer, says of what it's like to see himself on episodes of CW's "Breaking Pointe."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2013
Reality TV star joins Sarasota Ballet

CW's 'Breaking Pointe' lead character, Ian Tanzer, leaves Utah's Ballet West to join the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Superintendent Rick Mills, center, flanked by his senior leadership team at a press conference Friday, said the school district remains upbeat about the future. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 7, 2014
Audits cost district $7 million

The Manatee County School District must cut $9.3 million in the 2014-15 budget to meet reserve requirements.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2014
Key SMR executive heads to Brevard County

SMR officials say they have no timeline for hiring a replacement.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2013
Destination: East County

Looking for a hidden jewel? Enjoy a scenic afternoon along the Manatee River, before heading out to a local winery for wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards.

  • East County
  • News
Teddy Tinson, Jose Restrepo, Brett Rigby and Eric Collins star in “Let's Twist Again: with the Wanderers.” Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • October 26, 2012
REVIEW: 'Let's Twist Again: with the Wanderers'

Florida Studio Theatre's 'Let's Twist Again: with the Wanderers' runs through Jan. 13 in the Goldstein Cabaret.

  • Arts + Culture
County roads with posted speeds greater than 45 mph soon may be getting new signs as large as 3 feet by 4 feet, so they are more visible to drivers. Photo by Rachel Hackney Brown.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
County may begin installing bigger signs

Because drivers need more time to respond to speed limit changes, Sarasota County may install bigger signs on roads with speed limits of 45 mph or higher.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Saunders
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 15, 2011
MS&Co. sees growth

One of the more prominent realty firms on the Gulf Coast, Sarasota-based Michael Saunders & Co., will attack the residential real-estate market with a "think big" strategy.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Keely Carney |
  • April 20, 2012
The Red Carpet: For Me or the Film Festival?

The Red Carpet: For Me or the Film Festival?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Our View: D-Day: Memorial Day cont'd

There are 25 million living American veterans. Since Gen. George Washington commanded the Continental Army, 42 million Americans have served the colors. A million have been killed in its defense. Another million and a half wounded.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
Coastal Behavioral loses CEO, some of its funding

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc. lost its CEO and access to what was previously exclusive state funding for its services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 800 Idlewild Way in Siesta Isles has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,307 square feet of living area. It sold for $990,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 3, 2012
Seagrove condo tops weekly sales

A condominium in Seagrove tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John and Maribel Crowe sold their Unit CH1 condominium at 1100 Seagrove Lane to John and Susan Butler, of Warwick, R.I., for $1,539,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Pocorobbas in 1961. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy and Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2012
Observer readers share their stories of true love

Turn on the Tony Bennett and pop open the rose-colored champagne. For this Valentine's Day, we asked readers to send in their love stories and letters. Apparently, Cupid has been busy over the years shooting his arrows in unexpected places -- including the Internet. So, fall in love with these stories, which could give Nicholas Sparks some inspiration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Logan Learned in Ashton's "Les Patineurs." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • May 4, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: Sir Frederick Ashton Festival - 'Illuminations,' 'Divertissements' and 'Les Patineurs'

The final evening of Sir Frederick Ashton Festival featured 'Illuminations,' 'Divertissements' and 'Les Patineurs.'

  • Arts + Culture
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