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  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 19, 2009
Police chief to learn fate

The city will reveal Friday whether Chief Peter Abbott and any other police or city employees are being reprimanded for their role in the kicking of a handcuffed suspect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 4, 2014
The Good News: Friends of Sarasota County Parks' Terry Redman

Friends of Sarasota County Parks is raising $75,000 to pay for half of a feasibility study for a proposed expansion of the Legacy Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 10, 2010
Sarasota Opera: 'Giovanna d'Arco'

Once again, the orchestra surpassed itself, and under the electrifying baton of Victor DeRenzi - who seemed exceedingly at home in this opera - they almost seemed to fly out of the pit.

  • Arts + Culture
Ilija Bozoljac and Somdev Devvarman won the men’s doubles finals.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 24, 2013
Making a Racket: The Sarasota Open

Alex Kuznetsov won a decisive victory Sunday, April 21, defeating Wayne Odesnik 6-0, 6-2 in the final round of the 2013 Sarasota Open. Despite his comfortable lead, Kuznetsov never assumed he had it in the bag.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • May 19, 2012
Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Siesta Key Beach was ranked No. 3 by Dr. Beach.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 30, 2013
April 30: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Gas odor causes Peltz shoes, others to evacuate; Bullock outlines Colony initiatives; Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach in top six beaches in Florida; John McKenna plays kazoo at concert

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA and Booker students, including Janum Trivedi, center, learned that posture often determined how diplomatic counterparts perceive one another.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Global Networking

Carl Hobert, a Boston University professor, led a workshop at Out-of-Door Academy called 'Rwanda: One Village, Six People.' The day was meant to boost the global citizenship of students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Letters to the Editor

A note of thanks and appreciation; Thanks to community for support of event; Longboat Key should widen its bike lanes; People should abide by dog-leash law

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 26, 2013
New tax plan behind Manatee Schools budget

Millage rates are expected to decrease, but the Manatee County School District anticipates rising home values to bring in more revenue.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jeffrey Weisman owned an advertising and marketing agency in New York City. In Sarasota, he creates fine-art photography and serves on the board of directors of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • July 19, 2012
My View: Fear of flying (with apologies to Erica Jong)

Remember when you actually enjoyed flying?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 9, 2014
A.'s - Antoine’s Restaurant: A Rewarding Culinary Adventure

A.'s - Antoine’s Restaurant: A Rewarding Culinary Adventure

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2010
Pirates coach resigns

Braden River High head football coach Ed Volz resigned from his position this afternoon. Volz, who led the Pirates to the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals, will assume the head coaching position at Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 3, 2011
Chihuly Collection combines glass art with unique space

The Chihuly Collection opened to the public July 10, 2010. One of the newest jewels of St. Pete's vibrant arts-and-culture scene, it features 16 stunning installations ranging from small vessels to room-size installations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2010
Cops Corner 06.17.10

A man saw a woman throw something heavy into the water at Bay Island Park and hurry back to her car. He thought it may have been a gun, so he called police.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Katie Brooks, Olivia Yaryura, Morgan LaMarc and Madelyn Kumar said they enjoyed meeting competitors from all over the world.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Nolan students compete at international conference

Four students from Nolan competed for the first time in the Future Problem Solving Program International's International Conference in June.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin and Missy Cooper celebrate a backyard makeover
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 26, 2013
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Development could cost the city; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Project Manager David Gustafson and Benderson Development's Paul Blackketter couldn't be more excited about making the area a destination for rowers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2010
READY TO ROW

Manatee County this month will finish construction on a training facility for rowers at Fort Hamer Park, just in time for visits from two top collegiate teams.

  • East County
  • News
Salvation Army area commander Maj. Ethan Frizzell addresses the audience at Q Life's introductory event.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 4, 2015
Local organizations call for focus on homeless issues

A new initiative called Q Life, comprised of leaders of several prominent groups, is working to reshape the community conversation surrounding homelessness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joyce Sandy and Michelle Patterson, both Heritage Harbour residents, were elected to the HH CDD Board of Supervisors in November.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2013
Newly elected board seeks unity

Passions flared during the first meeting of 2013, as the board discussed dumpsites and a lake and wetland maintenance project.

  • East County
  • News
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