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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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PRESSING EVENT. Matthew Press catches up on his Sarasota Observer news while attending the Young Birders Event at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, N.Y.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2014
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TALL TALE. Laura Coyle of All Faiths Food Bank brought her Sarasota Observer to the Feeding America Conference in Chicago.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2014
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VATICAN VACATION. Andrew, Anthony, and Nicholas Sevarino brought their East County Observer along while sightseeing at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
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FRENCH CONNECTION. Bernard and Lauren Walsh enjoyed catching up on their Longboat Observer news while touring Marie Antoinette's estate on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. The Walshes also enjoyed sightseeing in Paris.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
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Cliffs notes. The Longboat Observer made a splash, as usual, when it traveled with Managing Editor Robin Hartill to Negril, Jamaica. After reading the latest news, Hartill took many jumps off the town’s famous cliffs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
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GOLDEN HOUR. Pete and Martha Mirande catch up on their Observer news while visiting family and friends in San Francisco.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
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LA BELLA VITA. Pat and Ron Pantello celebrated Pat’s 60th birthday in style at Hotel Cipriani in Venezia, Italy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
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CIAO DOWN. Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club members enjoyed reading their Longboat Observer while staying at the Ferragamo Family Estate in Tuscany, Italy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
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Shannon Javaras competed in last year's First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 23, 2010
Running programs take off for half marathon

Signing up for a training program prior to running your first long-distance race can put you one step ahead of the game.

  • Sarasota
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Joe Griffith became a state certified fire investigator about three years ago.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2011
Firefighter launches Lakewood business

East Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Joe Griffith will provide classes and certifications for firefighters and others from his new venture in Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • By Key Chorale Staff |
  • October 1, 2020
Key Chorale has found ways to bring us together

Key Chorale has found ways to bring us together

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  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 7, 2021
Garbage collection times returning back to normal

Waste Management has more success hiring new employees and staff illnesses are down.

  • East County
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Timothy Ferguson has taught music for 20 years in New York and Florida.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2023
Garden Elementary's Ferguson is Sarasota's top teacher

The music instructor will represent the school district as nominee for the statewide recognition.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Business Observer 12.10.09

More than 100 Realtors, business partners and friends watched as the Manatee Association of REALTORS appointed its 2010 leadership Dec. 4 at River Strand at Heritage Harbour.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
New driver's license requirements cause frustration

The Sarasota Tax Collector's Office asks that residents wanting to renew driver's licenses check what identification is required before visiting its office.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
Positive Change draws Key Club plan support

More than 75 people attended the second Positive Change for LBK meeting Tuesday, April 14, at the Key Club's new tennis facility, The Tennis Gardens.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Merle Norman

After more than 20 years in West Bradenton, Pamella Boozer has moved her Merle Norman cosmetics business to the East County, opening a location in Bennett Plaza in February.

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  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 23, 2011
Chamber event puts sporty spin on community gathering

Coldwell Banker's Cocktails Courtside will take place Thursday, March 31 at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students, faculty and administrators surprised Nolan Middle School teacher Carrie Rainwater with the news she had been named a district finalist for the Outstanding EdVantage Educator of the Year award.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 19, 2012
District honors its best

Nolan Middle School science teacher Carrie Rainwater is one of four finalists in the district for the Outstanding EdVantage Educator of the Year award.

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