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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2009
Sharing the Spirit

This Christmas Eve marks Christian Retreat Pastor Phil Derstine's 25th year leading carolers on a tour of local bars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2010
Obituary: Stanley Edward Zeeman

Stanley Edward Zeeman, 86, was a retired cardiologist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lift Station 87 is largely completed underground in Luke Wood Park, but a new engineering firm was brought on board to determine how to finish the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2013
Sarasota hires new engineer for Lift Station 87

The City Commission brought aboard a new firm to engineer the oft-delayed lift station in Luke Wood Park, which has already cost the city $7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alinari residents had become accustomed to the greenspace near their building.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2013
Condo buys adjacent land to preserve its greenspace

The Alinari Condominium Association bought more than 54,000 square feet of land adjacent to its property to gain control of future development on that parcel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bayou Tavern

Bayou Tavern Executive Chef Angelo Chiroli shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lynn Weddington and Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly were married during a recent trip to Italy. They’ll head to the West Coast before deciding the next step in their careers.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Right place, right time'

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's general manager Michael Welly is saying 'goodbye' after eight-and-a-half years.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
Anthony Paull and Natalya Swanson
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 6, 2015
Art and Advocacy

Entering its sixth year, the Harvey Milk Festival strives to provide three days of art in various forms while promoting one message: equality.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By TWIS Street |
  • April 1, 2013
Celebrate National Tartan Day with the Jacobites and First Brass

Celebrate National Tartan Day with the Jacobites and First Brass

  • Arts + Culture
Sheriff Brad Steube
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 27, 2013
Sheriff asks county for $3 million

After getting $3.2 million from commissioners in September to address salary-compression issues, Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube says he needs more to boost entry-level pay.

  • East County
  • News
Rendering of design changes to the main dining area
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
Polo Grill plans renovations

Renovations soon will begin on the Polo Grill and Bar restaurant, which will stay open throughout the remodeling process.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • June 7, 2013
Joe on the Go: Local Matters signs off

Joe on the Go: Local Matters signs off

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2010
EMT trainees test their work-force knowledge

Students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician training program at Sarasota County Technical Institute were put to the test in an evaluation exercise May 27, on the SCTI campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 2, 2009
Southeast students claim Odyssey crown

The East County students - Laith Charles, Philip DiMaria, Luca Erozer, Ben Robinson, Bryan Robinson and Kate Schaufelberger - placed first in the Division III Column Structure competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 11, 2010
SYC foundation races to meet Cuba regatta deadline

The yacht-club foundation needs OFAC approval by Feb. 15 to proceed with plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 16, 2009
Creative control

Jared Walker got his start as an actor and then discovered he was happier behind the curtain.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 9, 2010
Farmers market looks to keep customers cool

Market managers discuss covering Lemon Avenue to try to retain summer customers who can't stand the heat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A home in Oyster Bay Estates tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 21, 2016
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $3.5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between January 4 and January 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Palmer Point Park sits between Casey Key and Siesta Key. It is a natural park, with no facilities for people. The park improvements the county is conducting are designed to improve the water quality in the area and eliminate invasive species.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 12, 2011
Casey Key restoration to begin

Palmer Point Park is slated to have its invasive and exotic species removed and replaced by marsh grass and native mangroves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 2, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Leading Ladies

Sarasota Ballet's new principal dancers may share the same title, but it's the technical differences that will set them apart this season.

  • Arts + Culture
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