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Built in 1926 by Charles Ringling, College Hall is the signature building on the New College campus.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 3, 2011
Collegiate Celebration

A look back at the first 50 years in New College of Florida's history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Diana Armbrust, Jack Hanrahan, Harold (Hal) Sheridan and Ronald Weismehl
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: University Place CDD Seat 1

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for University Place CDD Seat 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2011
Future beach projects need new identity

The town's 'island-wide' beach projects don't put down sand everywhere on the island. Now the town is searching for a new name.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robin Hartill Jennifer Horne is often on the road by 6 a.m., training before the sun rises for the ING New York City Marathon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
The Long Run

Jennifer Horne's husband, Neal, celebrated 10 years of being cancer free in June. Now, she's celebrating his marathon journey with a marathon of her own.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“We’ve really been wanting to do this (type of award ceremony) to showcase members,” Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President Bobbi Larson said. “This was the perfect project.”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2011
Alliance, Observer Partner for new awards

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and The Observer Group are seeking nominations for The Sandies Awards.

  • East County
  • News
Floridays Development Co. is proposing a 200-room hotel similar to the architectural style of the building above.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2012
Floridays' hotel concept chosen

The developer promises it will be a top 10 Florida hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 29, 2010
'Racism fuels Newtown perception'

An adviser to the Police Advisory Panel believes if Newtown residents believe whites think they are criminals, they wonder why they should obey the law.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2010
LECOM prescribes Mini-Medical School

As part of National Osteopathic Medicine Week April 18-24, medical students at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine took what they've learned to students at Nolan Middle School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 26, 2010
IDA: Town Hall will be open Fridays

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board voted to open Lakewood Ranch Town Hall on Fridays with limited staff.

  • East County
  • News
In an email sent to the five Sarasota city commissioners, Sarasota business owner Cathy Layton urged the commission to reconsider adding Jody Hudgins.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2012
Local push for Jody Hudgins as city manager still exists

Residents and business owners are upset that local banker Jody Hudgins didn't make a list of eight finalists for the city manager position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara resident Sandy Gilbert leads the Community Affairs Committee, a group that is preparing to fight the Tara Bridge project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Bridge Battle

Although East County residents won't see any construction starting on the Tara Bridge or Fort Hamer Bridge this year, the fate of both bridges will be up for discussion in 2012.

  • East County
  • News
"People don't realize what goes into finding the right costumes," Susan Angermann says. "We don't do a lot of big period stuff. Sometimes the simpler something is, the harder it is to do."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 4, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Clothes force

Susan Angermann learned to make clothes on her mother's push-pedal sewing machine. Now the manager of Florida Studio Theatre's costume shop, she has little time to sew for herself.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Occasions: Anna Fondren Griffin & Daniel Taliaferro Watts

Danny and Fondren first met at Florida State University, where they both attended college. They began their relationship as friends and remained that way for several years.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Lakewood boys namesakes behind two rescued hawks

Wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews has named the two fledgling red-shouldered hawks he rescued after Ethan and Owen Ingham, who recently raised money for Matthews Wildlife Rescue from their front yard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Our View

How much is your life worth?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Newly commissioned USMC 2nd lieutenants take the oath of office at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, Va. Courtesy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Our View: Stand up for the honorable

Their act was deplorable. And stupid.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pam Rice, left, Cheril Ceseretti,  Hilary Moffa, Chris Cournoyer, Bob Moffa (of the American Ideals Foundation), Alan Forrester, Victor Lawrence, Robert Stoll, Kristeen Ezell, Nanny Stoll and Penny Makoviz. Not all members are pictured.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2010
Lakewood Arts Council announces inaugural event

The newly formed Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, will hold its first concert event Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 28, 2010
The show tuner

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's James Dodge hasn't missed a beat since signing on as the organization's music director two seasons ago.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2011
Suncoast unveils homelessness plan

Leaders say the plan will require the help of the entire Sarasota community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
Cops Corner

A fire broke out in a bathroom stall in a movie theater restroom. The theater manager said the flames nearly rose above the stall walls, but the fire was quickly extinguished

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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