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  • By Zara Barrie |
  • March 12, 2014
Factory Girl: Polo chic

Factory Girl: Polo chic

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  • Things To Do
Kindergartner Lena Zide tells us what makes her mom special.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 5, 2011
Southside kids get sweet on their moms (VIDEO)

The Sarasota Observer caught up with students at Southside School to talk about their moms and Mother's Day. (VIDEO)

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Connecticut-based business Lincoln PK Partners LLC bought the property that currently houses a Bank of America Branch for $4.45 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2013
Redeveloped property at Fruitville and 301 sells

Wayne Ruben sold the property at Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 that leases to Bank of America and is in the process of closing on the adjacent property Staples leases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A white tarp was placed over the Hilton sign in June, dubbing the hotel property at 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive as the Gulfside Beach Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2014
Hilton closes its doors

The Hilton project is the first applicant to take advantage of a town-wide 250 tourism unit pool that's been waiting for applicants to apply for additional units since 2008.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • June 15, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: The Isles on Palmer Ranch

Real Estate Deal of the Week: The Isles on Palmer Ranch

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 12, 2010
Residents target homeless feedings

People living and working around Selby Five Points Park explore an Orlando law that severely restricts homeless feedings in its parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kimberly Garcia watched as an MTI dental assistant teaches the 7-year-old how to floss.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 31, 2012
MTI students provide free dental care for needy children

Siblings experience first major care from different sides of the chair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 21, 2013
Condo tower to replace Main Street businesses

Sports Page seeks a new downtown home while the Living Walls owner will retire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 3.81-acre vacant parcel at 5810 Gulf of Mexico Drive is designated as open space. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 24, 2014
P&Z Board votes for zoning changes of vacant parcels

The change will reflect the historic and future uses of two vacant properties on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Our View

Congratulations on PIC's 25th; Poll ratings: Who cares; House Bill 883; bogus budget cuts

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
Obituary: Thomas Vincent Getchell

Dr. Thomas Vincent Getchell, 73, of Longboat Key and Lexington, Ky., died July 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 17, 2013
Sarasota Bay Water Festival seeks submissions for photo contest

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival has announced the 'I Love Sarasota Bay' photo contest returns this fall with the theme, 'Celebrating the Beauty and Importance of Sarasota Bay.'

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 9, 2010
Registration open for LLSA Chamber golf tournament

The tournament is scheduled for May 28, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside Golf Course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The intimidating face of a Dragon Boat stares down opponents on Nov. 5 at the NBP Rowing Festival at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2016
Dragon boat could light your competitive fire

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
The manager of Broadspire, a division of Crawford & Company that handles workers' compensation claims, reported a grand theft of tens of thousands of dollars.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 21, 2013
Sarasota woman arrested for stealing from employer

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested a woman for defrauding her Tampa employer of more than $56,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2009
Symbolic chain to return home to Braden River

The Braden River High Athletic Booster Club will formally dedicate a memorial tribute in honor of coach Doug Garrity at 7 p.m. tonight prior to the Pirates' district game versus Bayshore. Additionally, Garrity's parents, John and Dehlia, will present a wooden plaque to the school in memory of their son.

  • East County
  • Sports
While Unicorp waits for unit owners to approve its proposal, Manfred Welfonder maintains he has a viable plan B.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Would-be developer holds out hope for Colony

While Unicorp waits for unit owners to approve its proposal, Manfred Welfonder maintains he has a viable plan B.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The land for Villages of Lakewood Ranch South is located between two major employment centers. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 14, 2014
Commission holds Villages' fate

A May 21 vote by Sarasota commissioners may spark the construction of the 5,500-acre Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
The Rev. Jean Russo honored for work

About 55 women turned out to celebrate the Rev. Jean Russo Friday, Feb. 1, during the Church Women United of Manatee County's Human Rights Celebration at the Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Haile Middle School student Jordan Boyer said she loves how she can connect to people's emotions and experiences through the words of her songs. Her new song, "Goodbye Love," is scheduled to be released on iTunes soon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Haile student releases song, music video

East County resident Jordan Boyer, a longtime performer, is working toward a professional singing career with the release of her new song and music video, 'Goodbye Love.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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