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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 15 Card shark 2:35 p.m. - 3800 block of South Tamiami Trail. Petit Theft Shoplifting. A greeting-card store employee caught a middle-aged woman stuffing four or five cards into her purse and walking out the door. She was driving a Lexus SUV but didn't want to pay for $15 worth of cards. They were Hallmarks, so the thief cared enough to steal the very best.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
County Commissioner Joe Barbetta believes the Palm Avenue parking garage is "an ugly building."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2011
County commissioner fumes over art project

County Commissioner Joe Barbetta is unhappy the city approved a $25,000 art project for the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vanessa Baugh and her husband, Don, reflect on how political life has changed the dynamics of their store, Vanessa Fine Jewelry, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 2, 2013
People Pleaser: Vanessa Baugh

Six months into her packed first term as District 5 Manatee County commissioner, Vanessa Baugh maintains strength in the face of struggles.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2013
Greetings from ... New York City!

Follow singer Maria Wirries on her first trip to The Big Apple.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Wilson
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 23, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Soprano Mary Wilson captivates Sarasota

Mary Wilson, a soprano who's soloed from the Boston Baroque to the Hollywood Bowl, gave a recital in the home of Lee Dougherty Ross last week and proved why she's in such demand.

  • Arts + Culture
Five men push a vehicle Monday through the Beach Road intersection in front of the main access to Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
Beach Road drainage fix faces delay

The $2.8 million improvement project that will replace an outdated system was delayed after changes were made to the design.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 4, 2009
L'Ambiance hosts Halloween double-header

L'Ambiance hosts Halloween double-header

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Murray Brooks preserves history in a unique and artful way.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2012
Neighbors: Murray Brooks

This collector uncovers unique pieces of history and gives them new meaning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Van Lindonk
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 19, 2013
The Good News: Karen Van Lindonk

Karen Van Lindonk is a volunteer with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 17, 2013
Theater Review: 'Oleanna'

Backstage at the Players is a perfect space in which to experience David Mamet's brilliant 1992 drama about a college professor accused of sexism.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
ODA Thunder silenced in regional final

The Out-of-Door Academy saw its historic dream season come to an end May 16 with a 4-0 loss to Cambridge Christian in the Class 1A regional finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
“You never stop learning to dance,” says José Carreño, pictured here leading an audition at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2012
Highlights: Locals audition for Dance Fest

Former American Ballet Theatre principal Jose Carreño leads another round of auditions for his Carreño Dance Festival's summer program.

  • Arts + Culture
Steve Seidensticker. Photos by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2015
DID board adds two new voices

The Downtown Improvement District's newest members are focused on growing downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
L’Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor qualified Nov. 15 for the at-large seat and will run against Armando Linde.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2013
Two commission races set for March

Commissioner Terry Gans will run against District 3 opponent Ray Rajewski. Armando Linde and Irwin Pastor will faceoff for the at-large commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 21, 2015
Getting real with 'Real World' star Violetta Milerman

Getting real with 'Real World' star Violetta Milerman

  • Arts + Culture
The Jack Dowd-designed sculpture, called “Royal St. Andrews — Father of Golf (The Duffer),” overlooks the fountain at Links Plaza.  Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2015
City restores Links Plaza statue, removes trees downtown

Two weekends ago city staff discovered a missing element at Links Plaza: a 600-pound bronze statue. Where did it go?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Before he walked away from the commission table mid-meeting May 25, Jim Ley shook hands and hugged all five county commissioners, including Chairwoman Nora Patterson. Photo by Robin Roy.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 26, 2011
TOP STORY, MAY: 'Thanks' and 'goodbye'

Jim Ley had positive things to say about the residents and staff for which he served more than a decade as the chief executive of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Top row, from left: Bill Pastori, John Lane and Will Russell. Bottom row: Cathy Woolly, Michele Redwine and Tony Greising.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2010
READY FOR BATTLE

Next week, Manatee County commissioners will decide whether major changes will occur within Tara. Meet the men and women who have mobilized to fight the proposed changes.

  • East County
  • News
"I planted squashes," said Cody Pooler, 11. "It was fun. You poked holes and planted."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
New greenhouse cultivates learning at Pinnacle Academy

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch installed a greenhouse this summer at Pinnacle Academy. Students now are getting their hands dirty and trying to get their garden to grow.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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