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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 20, 2012
Citizens express concerns about homeless gathering in Gillespie Park

Citizens express concerns about homeless gathering in Gillespie Park

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  • By Donna Swan |
  • September 16, 2009
Deal us in: Find a better line of play

Depending on which direction you are playing on this hand, there could be a top for East-West or a top for North-South.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 22, 2012
Manatee County not offering marine patrol dollars

Manatee County officials viewed Longboat Key data showing the Key's marine patrol officer spends 75% of his time in county waters. The county is declining to help pay for patrol of those waters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid addresses commissioners Jan. 30, about new transportation alternatives. Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 31, 2013
SCAT pitches strategic plan

County commissioners call for more efficiency from Sarasota County Area Transit but approve the Siesta Key trolley project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2013
Sarasota Christian School broadens students' horizons

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade partnered with international schools to promote global learning.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 2, 2009
Where are they now? Art Falls

After 28 years of running six stores, including The Sea Stable, Art Falls is now retired and living in The Meadows, in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 26, 2014
Spotlight: Kevin Short champions Sarasota Opera's casting process

Kevin Short calls Sarasota Opera his home opera because it's where he first got his start in winter 1991, prior to his Metropolitan Opera debut later that year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 3, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Sean Kirsche

The Out-of-Door Academy football team's senior kicker Sean Kirshe hit a 27-yard field goal in overtime to propel the Thunder to a 40-37 come-from-behind victory over Class 2A-District 6 rival Evangelical Christian Sept. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
News Briefs

Ranch hospital earns national honors; Funding helps coalition curb underage drinking; Braden River's academies receive public input; County renames Convention Center

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building at 571 St. Judes Drive has two units listed on Zillow.com for less than $1,000. Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2013
Low-cost annual home rentals grow rare on the Key

More property owners are opting to rent their properties seasonally, which makes yearly rentals tougher to find than ever.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 24, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Florida Laser and Wellness Center

Using a combination of the most advanced medically designed hair restoration laser, the Halo Elite, and special DNA hair products, Kiki Steinberg, owner of the Florida Laser and Wellness Center, says she can stop and even reverse hair loss in most people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After a concussion kept her off the field for nearly seven months, senior midfielder Rachel Hassen is happy to finally be playing soccer again for Braden River.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2010
Hassen returns to Pirates

Last January, Braden River midfielder Rachel Hassen suffered a concussion, which ended her season. Since her return, Hassen has helped lead the Pirates to a 5-2-3 record.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 4, 2010
American Ideals founder to create Ranch Arts Council

Robert Moffa said the council would bring much-needed art and culture to the East County community.

  • East County
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File photo. A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 17, 2015
Condominium in Tower Residences sells for $2,025,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 31 and September 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A natural athlete, Mike Whitehead found solace in wheelchair rugby after a car accident left him a quadriplegic in 1999. Courtesy photos.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 26, 2012
Game Changer: Mike Whitehead

Mill Creek resident Mike Whitehead competed in his third Paralympic Games Aug. 29 through Sept. 9, in London, where he won his second silver medal in wheelchair rugby for Team Canada.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 7, 2011
Commission sends charter amendments to voters

On Nov. 1, Sarasota voters will head to the polls to vote on 23 amendments to the charter that could impact everything from commissioner pay to bond issues to the citizens' initiative process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 16, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: 'Show Boat'

Read June LeBell's musical review of 'Show Boat,' at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Youth For Bridge

A summer of weekly bridge lessons and a fun-filled five-day bridge camp culminated with the Youth For Bridge tournament and graduation ceremony Friday, Aug. 6, at the Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 24, 2009
Man on the street: Back to School

On Monday, we asked Southside Elementary and Imagine School parents how they felt about sending off their little ones on the first day of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fay Watkins turned 107 and Maurice Halpern turned 102 Thursday, April 26. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 10, 2012
Centenarians celebrate birthdays

Fay Watkins and Maurice Halpern celebrated their 107 and 102 birthdays, respectively, Thursday, April 26, at the Kobernick House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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