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  • By Anthony Paull |
  • December 7, 2012
Changes to Sarasota 'sound' one step closer

Changes to Sarasota 'sound' one step closer

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 2 Breath of fresh air 4:13 p.m. - 2200 block of Ringling Boulevard. Disorderly Intoxication. An officer came across a drunk man lying on the ground. The man spoke slowly and was unable to stand. But it was not beer, wine or liquor that the man had consumed. The officer discovered the man was intoxicated from Listerine, which was determined from his fresh breath and the half-empty mouthwash bottle in his backpack.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2009
Alert Ranch resident thwarts car burglars

Two male teenagers admitted Oct. 20 to entering unlocked cars in Colonial Grand and Summerfield and said they have committed burglaries in the past, as well.

  • East County
  • News
Casks of rum inside the Siesta Key Rum distillery.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Siesta Key Rum

Join chef John Horne on a field trip to the locally owned and operated Siesta Key Rum distillery. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Horne prepares a spiced rum cake with rum syrup.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 4, 2009
Mote treats turtles with tumor-causing illness

The Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital is one of just three facilities in Florida that treat turtles with the disease.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I'm primarily a children's librarian," said author Judith Leipold, a former media specialist at Braden River Elementary School. "This (project) was a total stretch for me."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2013
Larger than life: Rodeo legend Hub Hubbell

Former Braden River Elementary School media specialist Judith Leipold has written two books - one biography and one tall tale - based on the life of local East County rodeo legend Hub Hubbell, who died in 2012.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2013
Destination: East County

Looking for a hidden jewel? Enjoy a scenic afternoon along the Manatee River, before heading out to a local winery for wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 22, 2009
Virtual school registration opens Monday

Eligible students may register Nov. 23 for an online learning option called Sarasota Virtual School.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 3, 2009
Atwell suggests new evaluation of city manager

Commissioner Suzanne Atwell said the current evaluation method is unprofessional, so she wanted to hire an outside contractor to do the job. Her fellow commissioners did not agree.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathan Benderson, founder of Benderson Development, an East County-based developer, died April 7. He was 94. File photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Mark Gordon |
  • April 11, 2012
Nathan Benderson: 'One of a Kind'

Nathan Benderson, who grew up in the Great Depression, turned a hardscrabble childhood into a lifetime of business success and unbridled philanthropy. He died April 7.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 12, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Julie Rohr Academy

Students at Julie Rohr Academy are gearing up for their moment in the spotlight. The school will present "The Music Man" at 7 p.m., Friday, May 21, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
News Briefs 08.04.11

Roundabouts at Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue have gone out to bid; No charges indicated in purchasing scandal; County to offer grant program workshops

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pat Herrmann
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 15, 2010
Man on the street: Thankful time

We asked Longboaters what they are thankful for this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • 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
  • News
Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2011
COMMENT: Joe Hills receives contract with Titans

I only had the opportunity to cover Joe Hills for one season before moving to the East County Observer, but at the time, I remember thinking how it wouldn't be long before I heard his name again.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Scoreboard

Get the latest scores from the Longboat Key Women's 18-Hole Golf Association, Longboat Key Duplicate Bridge Club and the Hole-In-One Report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 23, 2012
Observe this: Sarasota police chief to retire in October

Observe this: Sarasota police chief to retire in October

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2012
COMMENT: Rankings have no meaning without wins

When it comes to sports, or just about any type of competition, the driving force behind an individual or team's success is ultimately its will to win.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2010
City cuts jobs, reduces services

Most of the 35 job cuts come from vacant positions, but 13 employees are being laid off. The city is warning of drastic changes in services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 17, 2012
St. Armands BID seeks 10-year extension

The special taxing district will expire Sept. 30, 2013, without a successful referendum vote by landowners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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