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The portion of Blackburn Point Park known as Fisherman’s Island will feature fishing piers and a kayak launch. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Blackburn Point Park plans move forward

The County Commission approved a permit for construction and a water buffer variance. One more meeting is to be held to address remaining concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 4, 2012
Music Review: The Perlman Music Program: Works in Progress

So, what makes a major career in music? Talent, charisma, energy, ambition, luck, drive, temperament and tenacity, guidance, contacts and connections, advocates, mentors and not just a little bit of luck.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2011
Our View: Wish list for 2012 ...

We might look back at 2011 and see it was the year when the tide turned back in favor of freedom, free enterprise and the bedrock American values that made the country great.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 21, 2010
Confidential document appears at Town Hall

Commissioner Gene Jaleski submitted a Longboat Key Club and Resort pro-forma statement dated August 2006 to the town last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Our View: Put land buying on hold

If the government buying up land in Sarasota County for environmental protection is not a low priority in this economy, nothing is. And it may be a growing risk.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 19, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Great Escapes'

Fun and festive, Sarasota Orchestra's recent "Great Escapes" program at Holley Hall was just the thing for a warm spring night.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
Nolan Middle embarks on new BYOD program

As eighth-grade student Javaire Perry sits in Carrie Rainwater's science class, he pulls out his iPod and begins navigating the screen.

  • East County
  • News
"I have a shop behind our pool at home," says Michael Gray, technical director at The Players Theatre. "My daughter is always asking to come inside and tinker. It’s adorable."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 9, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Scenic route

Set designer Michael Gray has worked at amusement parks and the Home Shopping Network, yet he feels most at home in The Players Theatre's scene shop.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2010
Ranch to highlight performing arts

The third Ovation, A Day for the Arts, will be held Feb. 6 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Robin Hartill |
  • December 4, 2013
Commission changes ULI committee makeup

The committee will have five citizens, two commissioners and two PZB members - a balance that concerns some.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 3, 2009
Wigged out

And you thought you had bad hair days? The Asolo's resident hairstylist takes us through the tedious task of wigmaking.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2009
Pirates win district opener

The Braden River High football team defeated Bayshore 39-0 Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 2, 2010
News Briefs 09.02.10

As the city's Charter Review Committee prepares to discuss a proposed change to Sarasota's election schedule, the city of Bradenton has issued a change of its own.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • March 14, 2013
Fun food for St. Patrick's Day

Fun food for St. Patrick's Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
More than 70 students participated in Project B-Town.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2011
Woodland church missionaries target hometown

Youth at Woodland, The Community Church spent a week of their summer volunteering throughout the local community as part of Project B-Town.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Spacey, right, plays Jason Bateman's "horrible boss" in this funny film.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 13, 2011
Film Review: 'Horrible Bosses'

What are Oscar winners Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx doing in a film like "Horrible Bosses?" A bang-up job at being hilarious. This non-stop laughfest is the best comedy that I've seen in ages.

  • Arts + Culture
Gjoko Tasevski spent 17 years as a professional goalkeeper in Europe, before retiring at the age of 33. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2013
Familiar Focus

After a seven-year hiatus, Gjoko Tasevski has returned to the Braden River Soccer Club as its director of coaching.

  • East County
  • Sports
District 13 Rep. Vern Buchanan waves to a packed room Tuesday night at Sarasota Yacht Club during his victory speech.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 2, 2010
Vern Victorious

On Election Night, Republican Ray Pilon's state Rep. District 69 win propels Republican sweep.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2011
Bayside spreads Christmas cheer

Bayside Community Church's Family Christmas Spectacular will feature sledding, family pictures, pony rides and more.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Commission approves stricter metals ordinance

A 30-day holding period and restriction of cash payments to $100 are part of a new county ordinance for secondhand metals dealers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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