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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
Cops Corner

A church employee said someone had entered the church and stolen $10 in change from a closet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wish: That legislators embrace Gov.-elect Rick Scott’s “growth” agenda.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2010
OUR VIEW: Wish list for 2011 ...

OUR VIEW: Wish list for 2011 ...

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch mother helps orphans from China

Jodi Allion works with Love Without Boundaries, a non-profit organization that recently secured a $25,000 prize through a contest on Facebook.com.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 7, 2009
Love blooms at McNeal

The school's K-Kids participants planted a flower garden for their principal Ronna Paris, who will retire this summer. The garden was unveiled May 1, dubbed Ronna Paris Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
Pension trustee and Key resident Arnold Malasky said an audit the pension chairman asked for would be a waste of money.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2010
TOP STORY, FEB.: Tension present at pension meeting

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner's ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
NEIGHBOR: Cindi Jackson

Realtor Cindi Jackson is the president-elect of the Women's Council of Realtors -- Sarasota Chapter.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 27, 2010
WBTT singer has star potential

Meet the young breakout star of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Motown Revue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Business Observer 02.17.11

O'Brien Family Farms celebrated its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 12, at the farm, 16505 S.R. 64 E.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 16, 2009
Aerobic Grandma

Summer goals pump up motivation

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 25, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Ashton and Southside elementaries

We corralled a group of students beginning their education at Ashton Elementary and Southside Elementary and asked them to divulge their feelings about the first day of kindergarten.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 25, 2010
Pines art class cultivates ageless creativity

Artist Barbara Dondero helps seniors express their thoughts and feelings through her popular art class.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 9, 2009
Opera House reopens aisles, loses 48 seats

The Sarasota Opera House removes four-dozen new seats after receiving some complaints from longtime patrons.

  • Arts + Culture
David Bullock stands outside of Longboat Key Town Hall before Monday night’s commission meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 5, 2011
FULL STORY: Bullock receives one-year contract

Town Commission voted 6-1 for longtime Sarasota County deputy administrator.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 2, 2009
Film Review: 'Taking Woodstock'

Something I've always regretted in my life was not having seized the opportunity to attend Woodstock back in 1969. You see, I was one of those pseudo-hippies with a job during summer break, thus suggesting I must have been a true capitalist at heart. I did, however, see the documentary "Woodstock," which hugely reinforced that regret. So, needless to say, I've been eagerly anticipating Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's new film, "Taking Woodstock."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2010
Benderson: Business boom evidence of rebound

Since Jan. 1, nine businesses have opened their doors in Benderson Development's projects on University Parkway. More openings are expected by the end of summer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2010
Key Club project contains fewer issues

Longboat Key Club Attorney John Patterson is hopeful the club's Islandside application has fewer issues and will move along more quickly at the Town Commission level.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 20, 2009
Meter plan causes confusion

The City Commission's quick vote on paid parking Monday left many, including Sarasota's parking manager, wondering exactly where it wanted meters installed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 12, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Paint by Nostalgia

Sarasota artist Joseph Patrick Arnegger lets his Long Island childhood mix his palette.

  • Arts + Culture
Janet Mishner, Gail Rubinfeld, Bettina Sego and Susan von Gries meet in Mishner's Lakewood Ranch studio. "We respect each other’s opinions," Rubinfeld says. "There aren’t many people I'd say that about."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 28, 2011
Members of artinsight-sarasota discuss fifth show, 'Y Not Women'

The members of artinsight-sarasota discuss their diverse work, inspiring friendships and fifth show, 'Y Not Women,' which opens next month on Anna Maria Island.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2010
Waterlefe drives bridge fight

Residents in the East County community are continuing their battle against the proposed Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
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