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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
In Brief

COMMUNITY NEWS AND NOTES

  • Longboat Key
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Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 8, 2014
Home feature: The Jungle House

Coined 'Villa Selva,' Spanish for 'jungle house,' Don Connelly and Rebecca Saggau's Siesta Key home radiates the ambience of a rainforest resort.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Mall at University Town Center's playground will combine a sea life theme with things children would see during a hospital visit. Courtesy rendering
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2014
Mall playground beckons families

A new 1,700-square-foot playground has an ocean sea-life theme that includes a water slide and parent seating.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bob Gault |
  • June 25, 2014
My View: Taxpayers deserve due diligence on utility poles

Commissioners erred when they decided not to bury utility lines while most Longboat Key property owners are away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2014
Governor signs bill that protects town charter

A referendum approved by the town's registered voters in November 2012 was null and void, but a signature from the governor last week corrected the issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This 2005 rendering from the Isaac Group depicts phase two of Pineapple Square, a mixed-use commercial and residential project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2015
Vue developer revives plans for Pineapple Square

The Kolter Group is contracted to purchase land for a mixed-use project on State Street, submitting new plans for a development originally proposed nearly a decade ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Orioles commit $150,000 to Sarasota Tomorrow Next; Fourth of July closings

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday, June 25, an investment of $150,000 in Sarasota Tomorrow Next, the regional economic and community development initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
"I've never gotten to be the lead, so I think it's kind of cool ... it's a pretty big responsibility, but you can pull it off if you work really hard," Ava Podewitz says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 12, 2012
Ava Podewitz: Child Star

This month, 9-year-old Ava Podewitz stars in 'Heidi.' The young Venice Theatre actress, wise beyond her years, could melt the Swiss Alps with her smile.

  • Arts + Culture
Ed Brodsky, Peter Lombardo, and John Torraco, all candidates for the 12th Judicial District State Attorney's Office, trade bards at Michael's on East.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Claws come out at Tiger Bay lunch

The heated race for 12th Judicial District's State Attorney Office was on display today at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 15, 2013
VIDEO: TWIS interviews Anne-Marie Slaughter at the 2013 Renaissance Luncheon

VIDEO: TWIS interviews Anne-Marie Slaughter at the 2013 Renaissance Luncheon

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Stevie Lee Romero dazzled audiences during the opening week of 'Oliver!' Photo by Denny Miller.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 8, 2010
Willis Elementary student stars in Players production

Stevie Lee Romero, 10, takes the lead role in his Manatee Players debut.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
Our View: Hypocrisy of the state

When Florida lawmakers convene next week for the 2012 session, conventional wisdom says they will be almost totally consumed with protecting their turf - that is, the boundaries of their legislative districts. And, oh yea, they'll have to figure out how to cut another $2 billion or so from the state budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cheryl Brady poses in front of her ambulance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 3, 2016
When life's Ruff, animal ambulance answers call

Creekwood resident forges new territory with Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance

  • East County
  • News
The referendum approval process the town has used for more than 25 years to approve future Key density was null and void until Governor Rick Scott signed a new bill last week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2014
Governor signs bill that protects the town charter

A referendum approved by the town's registered voters in November 2012 was null and void, but a signature from the governor last week corrected the issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
Weather: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2010
Vehicles burglarized in Braden Pines

Windows of five vehicles in Braden Pines were broken out sometime between 1-5:30 a.m., today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ryan Leverenz

Lakewood Ranch junior Ryan Leverenz captured his first individual county championship in the 125-pound weight class at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast.

  • East County
  • Sports
The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 17, 2014
County Commission to consider shoreline construction

Sarasota County commissioners during a public hearing Wednesday, will review plans to build a three-story single-family home at 162 Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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