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  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 22, 2009
County hires new fire chief

With current Fire Chief Brian Gorski retiring at the end of the month, the county has hired its new chief from Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2011
Littlejohn boy inspires Mustangs

In track and field, your legs are undoubtedly your greatest assets. So what happens when your legs let you down?

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2011
Potential Colony investors revealed

After extending the deadline for renovation proposals because of interest, 14 parties are in the running to renovate the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2009
Buchanan's bill to help small businesses

Congressman Vern Buchanan's proposed H.R. 1839 amends the Small Business Act to modernize the Small Business Administration's counseling program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dr. David Rossin |
  • May 15, 2013
My View: Seniors oppose nuclear plants? Not so fast

Lately it seems every interest group and political candidate trying to win a public debate wants to claim that "senior citizens are on my side."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Gisela Lopez, Myrna Flores and Brittani Barnes discuss each salsa and tried to come to a conclusion.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 11, 2016
Principal's salsa principles rule

B.D. Gullett Elementary staff members compete in homemade salsa competition

  • East County
  • Neighbors
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 1, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank launches 40-day challenge

'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2009
Palm-Aire pro battles rare blood cancer

Head Golf Professional Steve Yates was diagnosed with POEMS Syndrome in January. On Dec. 5, the club raised $68,557 to help pay for his medical expenses during Steve Yates Appreciation Day.

  • East County
  • Sports
A portion of skirt steak served at last year's Celebrity Chef Tour
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 7, 2014
Celebrity Chef Tour Returning to Darwin's on 4th

The James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour will be returning for the third consecutive year to Peruvian gastropub Darwin's on 4th on Dec. 3.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Devin McDermott

The Observer spotlights Lakewood cross country standout Devin McDermott.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 17, 2009
Police review panel's duties detailed

City commissioners assign duties to the board it appointed to examine the police department's policies and practices.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Gere gives a moving and dramatic turn as a homeless man in "Time Out of Mind"
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 23, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival announces opening and closing night films

"Time Out of Mind" starring Richard Gere and "I'll See You in My Dreams" starring Blythe Danner to open and close festival, respectively

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lexie Holden |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Thespians take center stage

The Braden River High School Drama Club presented the biggest production in school history with 'Cheaper by the Dozen.'

  • East County
  • Schools
Former Sarasota County Administrator Jim Ley resigned in 2011 amidst a purchasing scandal.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 17, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS: Ley speaks on Sarasota

Former Sarasota County Administrator Jim Ley urges more intense development in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 16, 2009
Paving project nears completion

The Manatee County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive will complete its striping Wednesday, June 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2009
Khara signs with Rams

Lakewood Ranch High senior Rocky Khara signed a national letter of intent today to play golf for Virginia Commonwealth University.

  • East County
  • Sports
Other items on the agenda for today's meeting include proposed uses for commercial space at the State Street garage and a downtown business' application for valet parking.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2014
Commissioners to discuss Palm Avenue streetscape

During the evening session of today’s Sarasota City Commission meeting, the board will consider the future of a downtown palm grove that businesses say causes flooding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
Our view: Don't fall for Internet tax

Cyber Monday - the Black Friday for online retailers - triggered and amplified the debate again: whether online retailers should be required to collect sales taxes just as brick-and-mortar retailers do.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Timothy L. Parker II is taking five Advanced Placement courses — calculus, chemistry, literature, government and Spanish.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Tim Parker

Timothy L. Parker II is one of 800 African-American students nationwide to earn the National Achievement Scholarship. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Every once in a while, somebody shows up who has something extraordinary," says ballet patron Judy Bronstein of dancer Logan Learned. "Logan has it. He's distinctive."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2010
Sarasota Ballet's fan favorite slips into character

Logan Learned opens up about his role in Twyla Tharp's 'In the Upper Room' and blushes at the mention of his female fan club.

  • Arts + Culture
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