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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 23, 2022
Event jump starts sales of TerraNova Equestrian Estates

Building TerraNova Equestrian Center is the first step toward establishing equestrian community just east of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Mitchell Teitelbaum is introduced at the commission meeting on Nov. 29.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 10, 2023
County rescinds administrator's confirmation after harassment allegation

The majority of commissioners agreed that Mitchell Teitelbaum's employment with the county would not be pursued and called for improvements to the handling of complaints.

  • East County
  • News
Motorists will encounter lane closures on approach to the Gulfstream Avenue/U.S. 41 roundabout Wednesday through Friday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2023
Surprise roundabout lane closure outrages Sarasota, Longboat

Sarasota city officials say FDOT will alert them in advance to similar work in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River junior quarterback Nick Trier is fully healthy after missing most of the 2021 season with an ankle injury. The Pirates expect him to be the next in a long line of  QBs to perform at a high level. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2022
Pirates football does not expect to walk the plank in 2022

Braden River High expects a title run after moving past injury-filled 2021.

  • East County
  • Sports
Part of the Old Florida style at Linger Lodge Restaurant is the taxidermy. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2022
Old Florida charm back in business at Bradenton's Linger Lodge

Owner Rita Lewis says the restaurant reopening feels like a homecoming on Braden River.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 28, 2021
Aviva resident asks the big questions at philosophy group

At 108, Joe Newman concedes there is still a lot to learn at the discussion group he leads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 2, 2009
Luis Garcia raises the roof at Circus Sarasota

Tent master Luis Garcia has been with Circus Sarasota from the start, and he's still on the top of his game.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 20, 2009
Catch the wave of summer sizzlers

Beat the heat and grab a seat at your local movie theater this summer. Catch what's hot and forget what's not. I'll skip the sequels, prequels and re-makes. Here's my take on what looks great.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
Aquatic Explanation

Lakewood Ranch must comply with watering restrictions the same way residents do. Then why doesn't it seem like it?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Candidates answer Islandside questions

L'Ambiance held a candidates debate in conjunction with Grand Bay Thursday, March 4.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 31, 2010
Winding River home sells for $880,000

Apostolou-Berset 2 LLC sold the home at 14111 11th Terrace NE. to Robert and Maria Beall, Bradenton, for $880,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2010
Court's ruling favors condo association

A Manatee County Circuit Court judge has placed sanctions against a bank and its attorney for failing to comply with court orders concerning a foreclosure case that has stretched out for three years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 25, 2010
Police panel quiets chief

The Sarasota police chief thought he might get to defend himself against the Police Advisory Panel's heavy criticism but was told he'd have to wait for a future meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2010
Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 29, 2010
SCHOOL BOARD: Experience is key to race

Although the incumbent touts her years on the School Board, one opponent feels that's her greatest fault. The third candidate says his experience as a substitute teacher defines his run for office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 14, 2010
Passion for game drives Woodland director

Laura Torrisi, recreation director for Woodland church, competed in the Massachusetts Women's Open June 28-29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 7, 2010
Old-school artist

In an increasingly abstract world, Sarasota artist Charles Miano loyally upholds the methods and disciplines of the old masters.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This home at 604 42nd St. has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,607 square feet of living area. It sold for $630,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 2, 2012
Four-bedroom Indian Beach home sells for $2.5 million

A home in Indian Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard and Caren Lobo, of Washington, D.C., sold their home at 3139 Bay Shore Road to Charles and Nancy Parrish, of Sarasota, for $2.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Officer Patrick Schurr told Siesta Key Association members March 1 that he had written two citations over the past week, during three patrol periods at Beach Accesses 3 and 10.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
Officers watch for loose dogs

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office personnel have stepped up enforcement of the county's ordinance forbidding dogs on most public beaches.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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