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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
"My Country, 'Tis of Thee" floats through the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's theater as they rehearse for the production Thursday, Sept. 20.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 26, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Sarasota community presents the city's cultural transformation

Before the 1950s, the landscape of Sarasota was different. Mirroring many other parts of the country, there were separate beaches, separate hospitals and separate schools to segregate races.

  • Arts + Culture
The portion of Blackburn Point Park known as Fisherman’s Island will feature fishing piers, a kayak launch and a playground.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 16, 2011
Casey Key voices park concerns

With more traffic expected after the improvements to Blackburn Point Park, Key residents want assurance they can get to their homes with minimal delay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 1,200 pieces of duct tape held Principal Bill Stenger to the wall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2011
Students raise more than $45,000, tape principal as reward

Willis Elementary students taped Principal Bill Stenger to the wall Dec. 13, as a reward for raising more than $45,000 for the school.

  • East County
  • News
Immigration reform protest in Tallahassee last month. Note use of "anti-immigrant" when the issue is "illegal immigrant," and the use of children.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 8, 2011
MY VIEW: Needed: immigration principles

Immigration reform frustratingly died in the Florida Legislature last month. What is so difficult about making everyone play by the same rules?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 9, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Barbara Ackerman receives Eagle Award; Seven Coldwell Banker agents honored for results

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2010
Skype connects author, East County students

'Skeleton Creek' series author Patrick Carman chatted with students at Braden River Middle School Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
"Anything we're allocating money to, we need to look at," says Julie Aranibar
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Julie Aranibar

Lakewood Ranch resident Julie Aranibar has more than a decade of volunteer work with Manatee County Public Schools. Now, she'll use that experience to affect policy as a member of the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2014
Carroll developed her community vision

In her mission to develop Lakewood Ranch, Mary Francis Carroll held fast to one rule: Do what's right. The Glenridge resident died Monday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 27, 2009
Building industry: Reduced fees give Manatee a 'competitive edge'

Manatee officials last week lowered transportation impact fees by 50% for the next two years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 7, 2010
Unconditional Surrender headlines busy agenda

Among the issues expected to be heard by the City Commission today are the final placement of the bayfront sculpture, the Police Advisory Panel's final report and the Sarasota Orchestra's increasing rental rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 18, 2009
COVER: Gourmet gathering

The 28th annual St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon took place Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Temple Beth Israel parking lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Will Kazokas set the school record in the 50-yard freestyle (21.75) Sept. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 20, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Will Kazokas

Sophomore Will Kazokas has been rewriting the Lakewood Ranch High School records books this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 3, 2010
Alta Vista traffic circle draws ire

Members of the Alta Vista neighborhood want a $98,000 traffic circle removed, because they say it had made their roads more dangerous than they were one year ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
Freedom Festival features fun time for the Fourth

He's ready for action. We received official word from the mouth of Uncle Sam himself - Longboat Key's Jim Seaton - that he can't wait to resume his role as Uncle Sam for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce's Freedom Festival this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Our View

Why the stimulus is a stimu-not

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Paradise Pops. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2013
Cool treats to beat summer heat

When temperatures rise to the red zone and there's no escaping, try some of these cool treats to get back to the blue zone. There are old Sarasota staples, new establishments, desserts, entrees, breakfast, snacks and even a recipe to try.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2014
City stakes claim to bus station land

As Sarasota County continues to evaluate the relocation of the downtown SCAT transfer station, the city announced its intent to buy the property back if the move is approved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Formerly the Suncoast Storm 14U travel softball team, the team joined the Tampa Mustangs organization in August. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2013
Suncoast Storm has a new identity

The Suncoast Storm 14U travel softball team joined the Tampa Mustangs organization in August as a way to garner national recognition. The girls won their 12th tournament title at the USFA Wounded Warrior College Showcase Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
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