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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 4, 2013
True Grit: Hail Dale's high-speed, rubber-burning ride

True Grit: Hail Dale's high-speed, rubber-burning ride

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 21, 2010
Siekmann wants charter changes, commission pay

Commissioner Robert Siekmann wants a charter review committee to look into the length of a town commissioner's term, which is currently two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Natalie Buffett is this week's standout player
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
SIDELINES

TOPSoccer season is on the horizon; Manasota LAX to hold free clinics;ODA swimmers post wins in opener; 8U River Dawgs to hold tryouts; Mustangs swing to tournament win

  • East County
  • Sports
Ensemble Basiani. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 17, 2012
Music Review: Ringling International Arts Festival: Phyllis Chen

Like the Ringling International Art Festival's productions in past years, this season's was salted with hits and, occasionally, peppered with misses. Take the very long hour of Phyllis Chen's Toy Piano as an example.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Our View: Obama's assault on religion

No ideas are more fundamental to our nation's heritage and moral principles than those expressed in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2011
CDD readies budget

Residents in Heritage Harbour are concered about proposed hikes in next year's budget.

  • East County
  • News
Seniors Adam Frazier and Taylor Totterdale are the drum majors for the Riverview High School Kiltie Band. Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2014
Senior drum majors carry on Kiltie tradition

The pressure is on for Riverview High seniors Taylor Totterdale and Adam Frazier.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jen Blanco, Associate Editor.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 21, 2011
Comment: Mustangs' success impressive, expected

Every Sunday, I check my email to see how our East County teams fared over the weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
News Briefs

Siesta, Venice chambers hosting networking session; City providing budget details on its website; Community orientation program kicks off Sept. 1

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Molly Cherryholmes
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 12, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra goes to the ball game

Sarasota Orchestra, under the direction of Andrew Lane, played at Ed Smith Stadium May 10.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 5, 2009
Film review: 'This Is It'

In 'This Is It,' director Kenny Ortega manages to capture the genius behind Michael Jackson - perhaps the greatest musical talent ever.

  • Arts + Culture
Condominium owners on Siesta Key are continuing to seek clarification of a Citizens Property Insurance decision that could lead to their wind-damage policy costs going up as much as 500%. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
Residents await word on wind-damage policies

The state insurance office has to approve new Citizens guidelines for policies involving condominium complexes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 11, 2009
Two key residences sell for '09 records

Transactions on Longboat Key and Bird Key suggest signs of life in the local real-estate market.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2011
New state law affects island's density

Unless an amendment is made to a bill that was signed into state law last week, the town can no longer ask its voters to increase the island's density or make amendments to its Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Willis Elementary School showed off their artistic talents May 26, as they presented their animated films during the Gecko Film Festival 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
News Briefs

Willis art students walk red carpet for film debuts; Foreclosed restaurant space burglarized; Scott appoints three to SCF Board; and LECOM breaks ground on dental school.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy rendering.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: LECOM School of Dental Medicine

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will open its School of Dental Medicine in July.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Terrance Cummings

Braden River High senior Terrance Cummings helped lead the Pirates to a 2-2 record Dec. 26 to Dec. 29, at the 21st annual Suncoast Holiday Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
Last year's Fish Fry at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub drew approximately 150 people. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2013
Fish Fry hooks new location

Village residents Craig and Cathy Meldahl and Craig and Georgia Walters have agreed to lend their yards for the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stephanie, Dane and Eva Martinez watch as Neal Communities President and CEO Pat Neal cuts the tape on a tree signifying the company’s 9,000th home. The tree is located in the Martinezes’ backyard.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 10, 2013
Neal Communities celebrates milestone

The Lakewood Ranch-based builder planted a tree in the backyard of its 9,000th home last week to commemorate the event.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering shows the current design of the State Street Parking Garage, including the "pad site" on Lemon Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2014
State Street garage costs balloon

City Commissioners were taken aback after learning projected State Street parking garage costs were more than $4 million higher than originally anticipated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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