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  • By Stuart Scheyer |
  • June 23, 2010
My View

How curious: Welcome to Longboat Land

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 6, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

Sixth-grade students at Imagine School are studying utopian societies through literary works such as 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, 'The Veldt' by Ray Bradbury and 'Harrison Bergeron' by Kurt Vonnegut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Commission backs Islandside concept; decision stalled

The Town Commission wants the Longboat Key Club and Resort to work with town staff and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition to discuss more project revisions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2010
East County couple swings for the fences

C & H Baseball owners Rob and Danielle Huff last week broke ground on their new 17,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, of which 10,000 square feet will be dedicated to a baseball training complex for youth.

  • East County
  • News
Sean Morris hangs from the ceiling of his homemade cave rock-climbing wall.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 30, 2012
Sean Morris: Sarasota's ninja

This Sarasota ninja is flipping for training using movement-based stunts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 23, 2012
Staff will work on Laurel Park development concept

Laurel Park residents want to be able to give public input when projects are constructed on the outskirts of their community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Railroad tracks were used to transport equipment and goods to fishermen along Sarasota Bay. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota History Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
Siesta Key: From dried fish to snowbirds

Siesta Key, which consistently tops rankings in Sarasota County tourist tax dollars, could have been a much different place if not for Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1921.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Sara Moone |
  • June 29, 2012
This Song in Sarasota: Sue Aside by (the) Umbrella Cult

This Song in Sarasota: Sue Aside by (the) Umbrella Cult

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Coastal Resources Manager Laird Wreford said erosion losses ranged from anywhere between 20 and 60 feet along the Gulf Coast, but the award-winning sands of Siesta Key Public Beach remained.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 4, 2012
Debby ravages shores of south Siesta

The tropical storm eroded nearly 30 feet of Turtle Beach, leaving 50% of sediment placed in 2008 during a $10 million nourishment project. Siesta Key public beach was spared.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 28, 2012
Runners light their fuses for the Second Annual Firecracker 5k

The second Firecracker 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run on Siesta Key Beach might actually be the first. Despite a large turnout, last year's inaugural run was called off at the last minute due to inclement weather.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
John Gudritz is the co-owner of an investment management firm.
  • By John Gudritz |
  • September 13, 2012
My View: A long-term solution for a long-term problem

My fellow My View columnist, Jeffrey Weisman, provided some excellent solutions to the serious parking problem that confronts Siesta Key Village and the public beach every season.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 24, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Austin Jacob Interial

Cardinal Mooney junior, Austin Jacob Interial, is already gearing up for a great senior year. Finishing out his junior year with the spring football season, Interial has been a key player for the Cougars this season as one of the starting linebackers for the team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tony Holliman, of Superb Sound, and Sashay owner Sandra Danu have tried to create and environment where music and conversation can co-exist. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Ballroom dance sashays into San Marco

After a year of construction, River Club resident Sandra Danu opened Sashay, a ballroom dance nightclub in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2012
FULL STORY: School Board squashes ad talks

The fiscal health of the Sarasota County schools and the physical health of school employees dominated discussions at the School Board work session.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell, right, and Vice Mayor Willie Shaw were voted into their positions by Sarasota city commissioners May 11, at City Hall. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 17, 2012
Suzanne Atwell proves mayoral worth

City commissioners gave Suzanne Atwell another year in the mayor's seat. The hope is that she will be a calming force during a time of volatile budget issues that may be discussed this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
Ranch youth earn certifications

Eleven of Lakewood Ranch High School's Early Childhood Education students earned national certifications recently.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
Our View: What we need: A leader

One of the pleasures of winter in Sarasota is how this region manages to attract extraordinary speakers and experts.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
News Briefs

Three killed in auto accident; Clerk announces delayed release of sheriff's audit

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 6, 2012
Colony board wants to meet its match

Three developers who have submitted past proposals for the Colony have expressed interest in trying again.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Juan Martinez-Baez hopes to share his love of riding and polo with the next generation.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 21, 2011
Professional polo player offers private and group lessons

Sarasota Polo Club polo instructor Juan Martinez-Baez this season is offering private and group riding and polo lessons to both children and adults.

  • East County
  • Sports
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