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  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 25, 2010
Lakewood family welcomes exchange student

This school year, the Rich family will host German student Louisa Sinz, who started classes at Lakewood Ranch High School this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 2, 2009
No charges filed in alleged police brutality case

The State Attorney's Office decided Sept. 2 not to file battery charges against the Sarasota police officer who was videotaped kicking a handcuffed suspect June 26.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Randall Reid
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 17, 2011
Alachua County manager chosen for administrator

Sarasota County officials hope to complete contract negotiations as early as next week with Randall Reid, after voting Tuesday to hire him as county administrator.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The remaining four candidates in the race to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort were announced last week.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 17, 2011
Eliminated Colony developer takes his case to unit owners

A week after the Colony Association Board revealed its final four redevelopment candidates, one developer said he wants another shot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • January 3, 2013
Art Wars: a people's history of the “Going Vertical” mural controversy

Art Wars: a people's history of the “Going Vertical” mural controversy

  • Arts + Culture
County Commissioner Christine Robinson was sworn into office Dec. 17. She replaced Shannon Staub, who retired after 14 years.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Christine Robinson

A month before her first day on the job, County Commissioner Christine Robinson was meeting with citizens groups to prep for her new role.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal talks with the news media after appearing to pick up Legoman Jan. 26 in Venice. Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
Observed: Legoman 'sprung' from custody, but public's questions remain

If the Legoman appearance on Siesta Key last fall was a publicity stunt for the Chalk Festival, why not say so?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon believes Colony unit owners should not rush into a renovation of the historic resort that shuttered its doors in August.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Jay Yablon

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon believes a historic renovation of the resort can be accomplished.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Grass will be greener in coming months

Cold temperatures, heavy winds and insects have all impacted lawns throughout Longboat Key this winter season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
1541 Oak St., Unit 11. Photos courtesy of Detlev von Kessel
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 3, 2012
3 Things: A house in town

In the past five years or so, a whole new lifestyle has blossomed in Sarasota: downtown living.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Larry Thompson and Elijah Wood
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 1, 2012
Scene & Heard

Elijah Wood whips RCAD into hobbit frenzy; Sons of Hippies set to rock Ringling Museum; Ringling College alum nabs Oscar nomination

  • Arts + Culture
Gulf Coast Builders Xchange Chairman Lem Sharp, original executive director Gil Waters and current executive director Mary Dougherty-Slapp are proud their organization promotes its members doing business with members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Builders Xchange celebrates 60 years

For the last 60 years, the Gulf Coast Builders Xchange has played a vital role in shaping development and policy in the Sarasota area.

  • East County
  • News
"Even now when I listen to my voice I don’t hear anything special," said Greenbrook resident Ron Babcock, who now narrates audio books for a living. "I think most folks are like that."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Neighbors: Ron Babcock

Ron Babcock always has been commended for his unique voice. Now, at 66 years old, he's finally using it to make a living.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly, left, and Loeb Partners Realty Chief Operating Officer Michael Brody quickly depart Temple Beth Israel after the Town Commission held a vote and ended the Islandside hearing Monday, June 14.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: Dead or Alive?

The Town Commission approves a plan the Key Club rejects. Welly: 'There is no plan B.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I love doing this. I love being a part of the community. I love a business challenge and marketing challenges. I love putting things together," Pam McCurdy says with a proud shrug. "I love projects!"
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 22, 2013
No Laughing Matter: Pam McCurdy

Pam McCurdy is the set-up to Les McCurdy's punchline -- she's the reason that McCurdy's Comedy Theatre will celebrate 25 years of laughs. The McCurdys tell the story of how they met and opened a comedy club.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
HISTORIC REVIVAL

SemCon 2010 brings together community visionaries to discuss ideas for downtown improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2011
Cops Corner

April 17, 2011 3:10 a.m. - South Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Incident. Two young boys were seen hurling things at cars using their lacrosse sticks.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Former Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employee Sue Kara sparked an investigation into the work environment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 23, 2010
TOP STORY, JAN.: Is Town Hall Toxic?

In a letter to Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors in December 2009, former Town Hall employee Sue Kara called it a 'toxic and dysfunctional environment.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 24, 2010
Smooth shutterbug

On the eve of the 30th Sarasota Jazz Festival, longtime jazz photographer Jean Germain shares the stories behind her pictures.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Kindergartner: Kylee Langeneger

Wearing a headband in the hottest shade of pink, Kylee Langeneger stands on her tiptoes and presses her nose against the window before tugging open the door.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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