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  • By Jessica Luck |
  • July 8, 2009
LLSA Chamber names David Miller as chairman

Outgoing Longboat, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Marnie Matarese takes on new role.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 19, 2010
Police panel concerns remain unresolved

A meeting between Police Advisory Panel members, police department commanders and City Hall leaders did not resolve the city's objections to some of the panel's recommendations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The women's rowing team for the University of Notre Dame practiced at Nathan Benderson Park Jan. 8-14.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
College crews christen rowing facilities

Harvard and Notre Dame rowing crews say they are excited about the training options available to them in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 11, 2010
Classroom Drama

With less than two weeks left before the start of school, Lakewood Ranch High School's no-nonsense theater teacher tells it like it is.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County settled on a location for the new emergency operations center on Porter Road east of Interstate-75, bucking any doubt about getting a $1 million grant extension. Courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 7, 2012
Extension granted for new emergency operations center

The plans for a new emergency operations center in Sarasota County will move forward with a $1 million grant from the federal government.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 25, 2009
Ridgewood Lane home sells for $1.8 million

A Ridgewood Lane home tops all sales in this week's real-estate transactions.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2009
Sprinkle, Sprinkle Little Star

Standing just 5-foot-3, Lakewood Ranch High running back Markus Fultz, known to his teammates as Sprinkle, has more heart, grit and determination than players twice his size.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2009
IN BRIEF

IN BRIEF

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.14.10 to 08.07.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Letter to the Editor

We will miss the people at Publix

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
News Briefs

Manatee deputies locate elderly man; Rotary Club to host shred-a-thon; Man shoots himself accidentally; Vitale announces design contest

  • East County
  • News
This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,889 square feet of living area, sold for $1.35 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 29, 2013
County Club Village home sells for $1.35 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • October 11, 2012
RIAF opening night "inspires" audience for start of Sarasota's cultural season

RIAF opening night "inspires" audience for start of Sarasota's cultural season

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 24, 2013
The business of being Nik

An entrepreneur who signs his emails 'Never Give Up!' must have a good story. For Nik Wallenda, that story is all about scaling new heights.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Sassy Swimmer: Ann Marie Brasacchio

An incoming junior at Pineview School, 16-year-old Ann Marie Brasacchio is incredibly sassy ... or, rather an incredible SASSY swimmer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Non-alcoholic champagne corks flew through the air, and camera flashes blinded the Braden River Middle School seventh-grader and his FC Sarasota U12 teammates.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2011
Chargers win home tourney

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys team won the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase Sept. 3-5 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bob White says he is personally endorsing Longboat Key Town Commission District 3 candidate Ray Rajewski.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 17, 2012
Commission endorsement emails raise questions

Supporters of both Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski have taken issue with emails sent by their opposition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 28, 2010
Local medical professionals plan trip to Haiti

Dr. Steve Newman, of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will bring relief to Haiti earthquake victims, along with other Sarasota medical professionals, in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Jim Slaminko

The Observer highlights golfer Jim Slaminko.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 18-year-old abandoned nightclub on Old Stickney Point Road is one of the newest buildings in the south Siesta Key commercial district.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 18, 2013
Lighting offers a boon on Siesta

Old Stickney Point Road presents opportunity for redevelopment.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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