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  • By George Rauch |
  • October 10, 2012
Market Watch: Our country needs un-consolidation of power

The saying "big is bad" certainly is prophetic as it relates to the current status of the economy, particularly the consolidation of power in our federal government and the consolidation of power in our banking system.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photos by Loren Mayo Larissa Carroll and Fuzion Dance Artist Jahrel Thompson rehearse for the Gulf Coast Ballet’s upcoming show, “A Divine Divertissement.”
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 15, 2011
Final fling

June 19 marks Larissa Carroll's closing performance with the Gulf Coast Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Briana Calderon mimics the pose of the woman she painted on this wooden canvas.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 16, 2010
Neighbors: Briana Calderon

Briana Calderon, a 16-year-old junior at Booker High School for the Visual Performing Arts, says that her love for art has been a part of her life since she was a little girl.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

WCI Communities introduces two new neighborhoods; The Founders Golf and Social Club sees record membership; RE/MAX Platinum Realty opens in Lakewood Ranch; Manatee Glens Hospital unveils redesign

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 22, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Say It With Stitches

Say It With Stitches specializes in monogrammed clothing and corporate logo-wear, but also carries custom-made silk wraps and jackets, embroidered needlepoint and baby items.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2010
Scoreboard

Get the latest bridge and golf scores

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp star in “The Tourist.”
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 15, 2010
Film Review: 'The Tourist'

Be sure to read the Observer's review before heading to see Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp's latest film.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2010
Cops Corner

Dec. 16 Shot in the dark 1:08 a.m. - San Remo Terrace. Suspicious Vehicle. A pickup truck carrying construction material was swerving while it approached the Siesta Drive bridge. Once at the apex of the bridge, the driver stopped, although there's not much to see at 1 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 30, 2009
Mentoring program deals in poker ride

Saturday's poker ride begins at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Money raised will benefit Big Brother Big Sisters.

  • East County
  • News
Michael "Mac" Ordetx said he decided to write a book on working with children with autism about two years ago, after being encouraged to do so by individuals who attended his conference presentations on the topic.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Student pens autism book

Mac Ordetx has authored his first book, 'Understanding Autism: A Sensitivity Training Guide for Kids Like Me.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 10, 2010
For Sarasota muses, art imitating life is personal

Ann Z. Leventhal and Jon Newman open up about love after 70 and how it feels to see their romance played out on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Edye Morton works on a Star of David kneeler that will go in the choir area. She has been doing needlepoint with the group for two years.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 18, 2013
A stitch in time

Church of the Redeemer needlepoint members meet every Thursday to beautify their church. One kneeler can take months to embroider, but the group finds the hobby relaxing.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Downtown parking advocates suggest the city enact hours of enforcement for the new meters that take into account the busiest times of day for a particular area, when on-street parking is in high demand.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 31, 2011
Parking meters arrive this week

The city will begin to accept this week its first shipment of parking meters for its new paid-parking program and will begin installation during the second week of April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 24, 2009
Bill Clinton to speak at Town Hall

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture will feature former President Bill Clinton, who will deliver the address, "Embracing Our Common Humanity."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
News Briefs

Ranch Humane Society to host family festival Ranch announces increases in lot prices Lakewood Reps to host July luncheon

  • East County
  • News
More than 70 students participated in Project B-Town.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2011
Woodland church missionaries target hometown

Youth at Woodland, The Community Church spent a week of their summer volunteering throughout the local community as part of Project B-Town.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Business Observer

Anna Maria businesses form merchants group; Richard Crawford opens Edward Jones branch; The Columbia Restaurant celebrates 1905 Day; and New martini drink benefits Gulf Coast oil spill victims.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unit 804 condominium at The Water Club II has three bedrooms and four baths. It sold for $853,900.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 7, 2012
Lido Beach home sells for $2.75 million

William and Diane Wakely sold their home at 137 S. Polk Drive, in the Lido Beach Division of John Ringling Estates Inc., to Susan Kilman, trustee, Sarasota, for $2.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Caitlyn Benedetto point guard is averaging a little more than 18 points a game.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Caitlyn Benedetto

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto scored 53 points in three games this week, including 14 points in the Lady Pirates 47-31 victory over Manatee Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 3, 2010
U14 girls kick it into high gear

The Braden River Soccer Club's U14 girls maroon team was recently selected to represent Florida in the Region 3 Premier League.

  • East County
  • Sports
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