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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America'

Submissions are still being accepted for The Observer's 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com

  • East County
  • News
Graycen Miller and Kasmine Heinlein
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 24, 2010
Thankful Thoughts

The Sarasota Observer caught up with second-graders at Ashton Elementary School to find out what they're most thankful for, why we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and what their favorite turkey-day foods are.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our View: Effective sales 'prevention'

Mention the word "parking" to Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, and you're likely to see flames and smoke spewing from her eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Talk about a hot topic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 1, 2010
TOP STORY, September: Vendors to control farmers market

The City Commission ruled Sept. 9 that the Downtown Farmers Market vendors would run the market instead of the Downtown Partnership. The partnership's chairman said the change was an insult to those who've worked to make the market a success.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

The Observer launches its 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com. The winning photo will be featured in its annual Fourth of July special section published July 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Keith Fitzgerald

The state rep is up for re-election in 2010. Will Republicans find it difficult again to defeat this two-term incumbent?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • January 27, 2010
Sanctuary IV condo sells for $1.75 million

Key real-estate sales recordings began increasing gradually the second week of January after the holiday lull, jumping from four the first week to eight the second, led by the $1.75 million sale of Unit C-406 at Sanctuary IV.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 26, 2009
TOP STORY, March: 'A vote for change'

Newcomer Gene Jaleski wins the at-large Town Commission race by 198 votes, and a general-obligation bond amendment passes in a landslide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 24, 2009
Sheriff exonerated on election charges

A supporter of David Gustafson filed a claim with the state elections commission, alleging 40 of Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight's campaign contributions were improper.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 27, 2009
Plot thickens at annual mystery conference

Mystery. Mayhem. Murder. It's all coming to the Lido Beach Resort Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, when mystery readers and writers from across the state converge for the fifth annual Mystery Florida conference.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: A New Approach Financial Planning

Young Business of the Year -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
City commissioners hope City Manager Bob Bartolotta and City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini can resolve issues between them related to a computer investigation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Tension at City Hall

City Manager Bob Bartolotta is still awaiting the results of a computer investigation of his computer more than three months after City Clerk and Auditor Pamela Nadalini ordered it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara resident Sandy Gilbert leads the Community Affairs Committee, a group that is preparing to fight the Tara Bridge project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Bridge Battle

Although East County residents won't see any construction starting on the Tara Bridge or Fort Hamer Bridge this year, the fate of both bridges will be up for discussion in 2012.

  • East County
  • News
Tangerines, Ruby Red grapefruits and navel oranges make great additions to recipes.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 12, 2011
The fruits of winter 101

From naval oranges to golden white grapefruit, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the best citrus to snack on during the winter months.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 2, 2010
Pattern perfect

Asolo costume draper Casey Costello explains what it was like to make 31 dresses for three women in one 1930s-era musical.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
Haile student makes buzz at Scripps National Spelling Bee

After winning his school's spelling bee two years in a row, Vincent Franco competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee June 2-4.

  • East County
  • News
"Cans Seurat" by Chris Jordan. Courtesy photos.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 23, 2012
Scene & Heard

Mass consumption on full display at ACS; Booker High makes good on EdExplore grant; Former Observer reporter pens first novel; Key Chorale to finish season with documentary

  • Arts + Culture
Stuart and Lois Scheyer’s grandson, Jon Scheyer, plays professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of the best professional teams in Europe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • May 23, 2012
Israel revisited: A view from the courts and streets

This is a most unusual report from the Energetic Travelers, because we had a unique personal reason to re-visit Israel: Our grandson, Jon Scheyer, was playing professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of the best professional teams in Europe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2011
Suncoast unveils homelessness plan

Leaders say the plan will require the help of the entire Sarasota community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author David Hagberg, right, read a section about his character and friend, Ann Marie Marinaccio, during a Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club meeting June 23.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2011
ALTER EGO

If the villain in Palm-Aire resident and author David Hagberg's new book, 'Abyss,' sounds familiar, it's because she's named after fellow East County resident Ann Marie Marinaccio.

  • East County
  • News
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