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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 10, 2013
Former GOP chairman resigns from boards

Bob Waechter left the Tourist Development Council and the board of Zoning Appeals but remains on the Siesta Key Association Board of Directors.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 12, 2011
Save Our Seabirds donations reported stolen

The bird-rescue organization told police that $139 was taken Jan. 1 from its office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"A stuffed turtle became a metaphor for my trip," J.W. Frye said. "There's a quote that goes 'Behold the turtle — he only makes progress when he sticks his neck out."
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 6, 2011
Biker hits the road for fundraiser

Having just returned from biking across the country for hospice, J.W. Frye will host 'Sarasota Celebrates Volunteers' Sunday, Oct. 16, at Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 9, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Double forte

Pine View senior and double bassist Theo Breen is on his way to symphony superstardom.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Kaizen Total Wellness Center

In February, Dr. Harvey Mishner opened the Kaizen Total Wellness Center, a facility that creates medically supervised nutrition and fitness programs for clients.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Pumpkin Festival took place Oct. 24 through Oct. 26 this year and featured carnival rides, hay rides and pony rides.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2014
Park place

Payne Park poses unique challenges for the city.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Cops Corner

A man walked out of a bar without paying his $52 bar tab. He drank eight Budweisers and five vodka cocktails. The manager followed him outside and gave him one last chance to pay his tab. The man began to argue with the manager and then got in his pickup truck and drove away. But he forgot one very important thing, he left his driver's license at the bar when he opened the tab.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 2, 2009
Tax increase debated

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis said a maximum millage rate of 1.6 mills needs to be adopted to offset anticipated losses in revenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2009
ODA to christen new stage

Neil Simon's "Rumors" will be the first play performed on the school's new black box theater. Performances are Oct. 29-31.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2009
Fire Chief Halas signs off

Longboat Key Fire-Rescue Chief Julius Halas officially leaves Longboat Key after 10 years today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer. This home at 6630 Midnight Pass Road has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath and 1,790 square feet of living area. It sold for $550,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 12, 2013
Home in Sarasota by the Sea sells for $550,000

Ian Howard sold his home at 6630 Midnight Pass Road to Sunshine Homes of Sarasota LLC for $550,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 14, 2016
Point of Rocks home sells for $3.9 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 28 and April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
News Briefs

New regulations proposed for scrap metal; County to dedicate historical marker

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
SIDELINES

Cougars rush past Thunder; Lady Rams defend state swim title; Cougar, Lady Tornado win state titles; Sarasota wins regional title

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kristi Service, Mary Gamrot and Steve DuToit participated in this month’s Hot Properties event.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Neal Communities sets record in November; Home-Tech launches apprenticeship program; Tidewater Preserve adds community rep

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 5, 2010
Business Observer

LLSA Chamber announces small business nominees; Tax collector collects more than $1 million in April

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tilda Swinton gives a powerful performance as the mother of boy who becomes a mass murderer. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 28, 2012
Film Review: 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'

I was literally shaking upon exiting the theater after having seen "We Need to Talk About Kevin."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 31, 2012
Stakeholders seek parking leniency

St. Armands merchants and business owners told the Parking Advisory Committee that parking enforcement has become excessive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
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  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2010
Ranch to premier 'Survivor: Town Hall' show

APRIL FOOLS - Following a tumultuous few months, past and present employees at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will settle their differences on a new reality TV show.

  • East County
  • News
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