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Karen Gourley, a master barber from JustGents, shaves Daiquiri Deck co-owner Russell Matthes' beard.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2011
Business Observer

Daiquiri Deck owners make the cut for opening; LBK Moorings receives ValvTect Marina award

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2012
Vandal hits anti-cell tower signs

An unknown suspect spray painted the word 'yes' over a 'No cell tower' sign and knocked over at least two others.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Wanley Desir

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore defensive back Wanley Desir had two of the Mustangs' four interceptions in their 20-3 Class 6A-Distrct 12 victory over Dixie Hollins Oct. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
John Sabin, 45, was charged with aggravated battery for beating John Lee in the parking lot at Braden River Elementary School.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng |
  • August 25, 2011
UPDATE: Arrest made in road-rage attack

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested John Sabin in connection with attacking John D. Lee, in the parking lot of Braden River Elementary School around 7:20 a.m. Aug. 25.

  • East County
  • News
Dick Vitale hosted 12 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County in his home.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 19, 2012
'It's yours, baby!' Dick Vitale hosts Boys & Girls Club Party

Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County opened gifts and learned life lessons, while Dick Vitale and his family sang Christmas carols.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • June 27, 2012
My view: Preparing for a new school year

The students left for summer and classrooms were cleaned and prepared for the incoming class of 2012-2013. Â

  • East County
  • Opinion
A bank employee makes a cup of coffee just inside a window that was broken over the weekend.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 10, 2011
Vandals smash bank windows

Vandals break four windows at a Chase Bank branch, but nothing inside was stolen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jay Riley, third from right, and Tripp Schwenk, second from right, stand with fellow athlete counselors and Happiness is Camping staff.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2013
For Jay Riley, giving back means happy campers

More than 20 years after attending a New Jersey summer camp for children with cancer, Jay Riley returned as a volunteer counselor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Ballet dancer Danielle Brown performs Dominic Walsh’s “Dying Swan," at the Sarasota Culture Collective kickoff party.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 21, 2013

USF Sarasota-Manatee takes over former space occupied by Viking Culinary Center; Sarasota City Commission considers State Street garage designs; Sarasota County Commission to consider plans to dredge Big Pass; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 10, 2010
Sour note

With a 94% jump in costs, the Sarasota Orchestra asked the city to reduce the Van Wezel's rates. City officials say the increase cuts taxpayer subsidies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 15, 2012
Temple to host Holocaust boxcar

The German boxcar was used to transport victims of the Holocaust to concentration and death camps.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2009
Our View: Still time to kill health bills

Our View: Still time to kill health bills

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 19, 2009
Sun-n-Fun celebrates 50 years

The original owners of Sun-n-Fun held a special dinner celebration at the park Aug. 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 26, 2015
Snowbirds may delay South Siesta Key nourishment

A recent change in an endangered species classification could delay South Siesta Key’s sand renournishment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2011
Our View: Fatal flaws of public schools

Last week provided great political-media entertainment in our little part of Florida. It also brought to light - again - the fatal flaws of public education.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
River Club resident pens thriller

Karen Rose released her 10th novel, "I Can See You," Aug. 5. She'll host her first book signing Saturday in Altamonte Springs.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino and Sgt. Demetrios Konstantopoulos will present to City Commissioners in the afternoon session.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 3, 2013
City Commissioners to discuss sound enforcement Monday

Commissioners will also consider a city-fee waiver for the Chalk Festival; discuss a possible CRA extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Voters meet Republican candidates

Political hopefuls representing 11 local and state political races attended a forum at the Bradenton Country Club July 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sean Roth |
  • February 2, 2012
SNN6 could be facing a sell-off of its assets

A lender to SNN has received a final judgment to sell off the TV channel's assets, but an SNN owner calls it a partnership squabble that will be resolved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
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