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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Roundabouts not a good match for boat ramp; Civil Service Board protects its own

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — At Large, Seat 2: Reid Schwabach

Reid Schwabach, a No Party Affiliation candidate, will face Democrat Miglena Entcheva and Republican Tramm Hudson in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 5, 2012
New College opens Optical Spectroscopy and Nano-Materials Lab

On Friday, Jan. 6, New College of Florida will officially open its lab, which was funded by a grant from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tracy Seider has served as president of the Sarasota Ballet Association and is past president of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 2, 2011
SCOPE elects new chair

SCOPE, a local organization committed to community engagement, has named Tracy Seider as its chair.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 9, 2010
Swimmer competes at Masters Swimming Nationals

Greenfield Plantation resident Ed Mench finished 12th in his age group in the 100-yard breaststroke at the United States Masters Swimming Nationals May 20-23 in Atlanta.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tenor Rafael Dávila, as B.F. Pinkerton, and soprano Asako Tamura, as Cio-Cio-San, in Sarasota Opera’s 2011 production of Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly." Photo by Rod Millington/Sarasota Opera.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 2, 2011
Music Review: Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' performed by the Sarasota Opera

I have wept through many a moving 'Madama Butterfly,' from the Met and New York City Opera to companies abroad and cinematic versions that broke my heart, but the fall production mounted by Sarasota Opera is the most convincing, honest, moving and beautiful I've seen yet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2009
Our View

Defining 'Spirit of America'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
Our View

Defining 'Spirit of America'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Obituary: William Varnell

William Varnell, of Longboat Key and Dade City, died March 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This circus-themed Payne Park playground was approved by the city Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2011
Payne Park playground approved

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved a colorful circus-themed playground for the park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 31, 2010
MUSIC REVIEW: The Schleswig-Holstein Festival Chamber Orchestra (SCA performance)

A review of the Schleswig-Holstein Festival Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Christoph Eschenbach at the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch junior Courtney Castner has been the Lady Mustangs top golfer this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 26, 2011
Courtney Castner makes Mustang magic

Lakewood Ranch High junior Courtney Castner shot a team-low 87 and finished third overall, propelling the Lady Mustangs to a third-place finish in the Class 2A-District 13 tournament and a spot in the Region 5 tournament Oct. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction on the Reflections building is about one-third complete.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2011
Construction of memory care facility prompts celebration

Officials of Windsor Senior Living celebrated the construction of the company's new memory care residence during a special ceremony Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bobbi Eschenbach performs "Cabaret" to highlight Venice Theatre's Summer Cabaret Festival taking place July 19 through Aug. 25.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2013
Venice Theatre announces productions in 64th season

Venice Theatre opened the curtain on its 64th season the evening of Jan. 28 in the lobby. Each show was announced by Artistic/Executive Director Murray Chase followed by a performance by some of the theater's regular actors.

  • Arts + Culture
Robin Hartill The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce has a three-year lease on its new location at the Centre Shops.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 5, 2014
Business Briefs

Chamber makes a move with help from its members; Cannons Marina to attend Miami Boat Show; Barbara Miller celebrates anniversary with Coldwell

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.28.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
layers included Connor Krug, Jake Krug, Nicolas Hadad, Chase Yniguez, Austin Jenkins, Rylan Buck, Christopher Short, Andrew Huxtable, Logan McGinnes, Carter Chapin and Logan Fiedler.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
Sports Briefs 12.08.10

The Manatee East Little League Titans finished the season undefeated, capturing the Minors division championship Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
City Manager Bob Bartolotta agreed to resign Tuesday. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 19, 2012
Resignation aftermath

The Sarasota City Commission will meet Friday to discuss the possibility of hiring Terry Lewis as interim city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Dora Walters Newly appointed Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown, left, and Vice Mayor David Brenner, second from left, presided over their first official regular workshop Thursday, March 24.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 30, 2011
Town moves to validate beach vote

The Town Commission gave town staff direction last week to move forward with a $15,000 lawsuit to validate a $16 million beach bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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