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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 4, 2009
Ensemble Cast

Georgi Eberhard's crew of makeup artists and wigmakers helps opera singers step into character with their trademark big hair, red lips, cleft chins and sweat-proof foundation.

  • Arts + Culture
The quickest way to revitalize a resort that has sat abandoned since 2009, Colony officials say, is to reach a settlement.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 26, 2012
Colony judge enters orders

A U.S. Bankruptcy judge entered final orders Wednesday in a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort case that's expected to be appealed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2009
Community Golf Scores 07.28.09 to 08.09.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
The controversial parking meters and whether or not they should be bagged again will be discussed tonight at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2012
Commission reviews parking meters tonight

Merchants will flock to the streets and the Commission Chambers tonight to protest the city's parking meter program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Obituary: Harriet Dorothy Hanover Glasspiegel

Harriet Dorothy Hanover Glasspiegel, of Longboat Key, and formerly of Milwaukee, Wis., died Oct. 13. She was 93.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2011
Cell tower at top of Comp Plan interest

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 5-2 on amendments to its Comp Plan that could impact various Key structures, but discussion centered on a potential cell tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 12, 2012
Aluminum thief caught in the act

Police arrest employee for stealing aluminum from business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High School Principal and known prankster Steve Christie will retire at the end of the school year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 24, 2016
No joke: Cardinal Mooney's Steve Christie will retire

After 19 years, Cardinal Mooney's principal is ready for a slower pace.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Marks
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 4, 2013
Key bakers offer taste of favorite holiday treats

Seasonal baking traditions vary from home to home, but there's probably a holiday treat you've been craving all year. Here, three Longboat Key bakers share their favorite seasonal recipes for your tables.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Arts grants apportioned by their size
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Council's guidelines clarified for arts grants applications

By unanimous vote Nov. 17, the Sarasota County Tourist Development Council approved changes in its grants policy guidelines, part of which were designed to eliminate any confusion over eligibility of applicants for funding.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Pre-preview party goes off like a dream

DreamWorks animators previewed their latest film, "How to Train Your Dragon," at a scholarship fundraiser Feb. 13, at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Zumba is a fitness program that includes dance and aerobics
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 27, 2012
Free Zumba class on Siesta Beach

A free Zumba class will be held on Siesta Key Beach this Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mike and the late Jewel Ash earlier this year. File photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Sarasota's beloved Jewel; On to happily ever after; and Black Tie debut.

  • Arts + Culture
Tara Golf & Country Club Manager Tony Greising calls the club's decision to resign as property manager for the Tara Master Association a "business decision."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2012
Tara secures property manager

Resource Property Management starts work on Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2012
Two new businesses open on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Let's Create Art and Pinchers Crab Shack both recently opened their doors on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Cops Corner 04.14.11

Unknown person(s) entered the victim's unlocked vehicle while it was parked in her driveway and stole her portable GPS.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Oct. 25, Joel Fried, a Siesta resident who also saw Legoman on the beach that morning, did some sleuthing of his own and found the Ego Leonard website with images similar to the Legoman.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
Island Beat: Legoman puts international spotlight on Siesta Key

From coast to coast and across Europe, it appears Legoman has drawn even more attention to the Key than the No. 1 beach ranking this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Dr. Jay Rock
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 2, 2012
Interfaith Partnership seeks to promote tolerance

St. Boniface Episcopal Church hosted the first of several gatherings planned by a new partnership, the Sarasota-Manatee Interfaith Partnership, Sunday, Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Central District, Seat 1: Jody Davenport

Jody Davenport, a Democrat, will face Republican William Noonan in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 25, 2012
April 25: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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