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The Sylint Group Inc. President John Jorgensen, right, said it was difficult to determine exactly what city emails were deleted.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 4, 2012
City moves past investigation's wake

A final report is still forthcoming, but the city manager says the focus will now turn to trying to move the city ahead and tackling key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2010
Army captain thanks BRE students

Capt. Bradley Denisar spoke to students about being stationed in Afghanistan during the Wrangler News broadcast March 18.

  • East County
  • News
Dogs roll in the dirt at Sarasota County’s 17th Street Paw Park. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2012
Dog washes no longer welcome at park

Dog owners are complaining about the county asking a mobile dog-washing business to stop coming to the 17th Street Paw Park in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 3, 2009
Community Golf Scores 10.27.09 to 11.01.09

East County golfers post amazing scores on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
THE PRINCIPAL: Kathy Helean

Imagine School: A lunch box, makeup case, purse, stuff-she-should-be-doing-at-home bag and workbag sit on top of Kathy Helean's desk. The principal at Imagine School, in Palmer Ranch, admits she hasn't moved in yet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
Country clubs plan upgrades

East County golfers can expect improved facilities at Palm-Aire, Tara, Rosedale and The Concession.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jeremy Whatmough |
  • October 20, 2010
My View: Key is too special for a cell tower

A 15-story cell tower would be contrary to what is described in a new Vision Plan report. It would make us look like an industrial park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2010
Battles inspire Ranch Relay

The Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life will be from 7 p.m., April 30, to 1 p.m., May 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Community Calendar

DON'T MISS LLSA Chamber of Commerce Reception for President Tom Aposporos What: The 'acting' is over. Tom Aposporos is now the official president of the chamber. Join him and other chamber members for a casual, personal reception. The event is free and open to the public. Call 383-2466.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 18, 2010
Sarasota resident enjoys 107th birthday celebration

Elizabeth Delaney celebrated her 107th birthday surrounded by friends and family Friday, March 12, at the Senior Friendship Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Kaitlyn Wolfe battles a George Steinbrenner defender for the ball during a regional semifinal match Feb. 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2011
Lakewood falls in regional semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer season came to an end with a 2-1 loss to George Steinbrenner in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 11, 2010
My view: More money doesn't boost scores

A lot of Sarasota County voters who go to the polls Tuesday may vote in favor of the extending the school tax for the wrong reason.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 3, 2012
Neighbors: Melissa DeMore

Melissa DeMore had always enjoyed fitness, but it wasn't until she opened a Pure Barre franchise that she became passionate about her job.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 18, 2009
A ballet love affair

Margaret Barbieri takes a cue from her past and brings Sir Peter Wright's beloved 'Giselle' to the Sarasota stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor Kelly Kirschner opposes changes to the structure of the city manager's office.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 16, 2010
Mayor opposes charter change

Mayor Kelly Kirschner criticized proposed changes to the power structure in City Hall; the city manager called the changes unnecessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Potato latkes as served at Jimmy's Sandtrap Restaurant. These are made with a combination of finely chopped and grated potatoes at a ratio of one onion to two potatoes.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 14, 2011
EDIBLES: For the love of latkes

There are three important things to know about latkes, the famous Jewish potato pancakes of the Hanukkah season. The first is best understood by a story from another lifetime when I was an advertising biggie.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Kudos to truth on occupiers and tea party; Occupy and tea party differences backward; What happened to just working hard?; More questions about county arrogance

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
News Briefs

Volunteer Lew Simon appointed to state boards; Dredging project near Jewfish Key in the works; Commissioner Whitmore proposes mayoral meeting; Corrections

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gabe Rosica, right, listens to Watson’s presentation.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
Physical energy explains group's momentum

The 30 physics enthusiasts of the Longboat Key Physics Club meets once a month at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
News Briefs 06.30.11

Community Fund seeks nominations; Suspect robs East County CVS; International group hunts for 'Caregiver of the Year'; Ranch teacher to run for school board

  • East County
  • News
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