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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller: Karen Rushing

Rushing, the longtime Sarasota County Clerk, will face challenger Todd Barton in the general election.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Central District, Seat 1: Jody Davenport

Jody Davenport, a Democrat, will face Republican William Noonan in the general election.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Northern District, Seat 1: Jim Meister

Jim Meister, a Republican, is facing Democrat Delores "Dee" McFarland in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob Conley will face James Carlino in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: Bob Conley

Conley will face James Carlino in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Meet Pat Orlando, owner of Used Book Heaven
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 21, 2012
In the public eye: Pat Orlando

The vast selection books available at Used Book Heaven might be overwhelming to the average person, but for owner Pat Orlando, keeping track of the store's 40,000-book inventory is second nature.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cindy Sloan, the director of the Food Bank of Manatee, and Elks volunteers Rosalie and Clay Wakefield, get ready to pack food for the White Out Summer Hunger program.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 6, 2016
Food Bank of Manatee, Elks combine to feed hungry children

Food Bank seeks volunteers to help deliver food during summer months.

  • East County
  • News
Stock Development's Margo II model has a bonus room that opens directly to the pool patio for a truly indoor-outdoor living space.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2016
Stocking up on luxury

Is there a 'sweet spot' for new construction in Lakewood Ranch? Stock Development hopes so.

  • East County
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  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • August 7, 2013
'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Two of the seven buildings were repainted in the past two years, and the other five will be repainted beginning May 1.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 8, 2015
Windward Bay recognized for comeback

The condominium is one of three small communities that the Florida Communities of Excellence named as a finalist in its ‘The Comeback Kid’ category.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bay Isles Master Association President Vice President Bob Simmons said the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists were a major factor for removal of the trees and vegetation on Bay Isles Parkway.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Bay Isles entrances receive $300,000 facelift

Banyan Palm trees along Bay Isles Parkway are being replaced replaced with mature Palm trees this new summer as part of a $300,000 project approved by the Bay Isles Master Association.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Zara Barrie |
  • October 27, 2014
Factory Girl: Moody Makeup

Factory Girl: Moody Makeup

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heather Hutchison has a fascination with the natural world and how humans adapt to nature and its ever-changing force, which inspires much of her work. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 9, 2018
Sky's the limit for Alfstad's latest exhibitor Heather Hutchison

Artist Heather Hutchison draws inspiration from the natural world through her series of light-capturing boxes at Alfstad& Contemporary.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 5, 2009
Sarasota Millionaires tryouts set for next week

The Sarasota Millionaires will be holding tryouts from 9-11:30 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 and 19 at Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

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"The greatest lessons I've learned since coming here are that story is key and to know your craft," Jeffrey Boos says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 2, 2014
Backstage Pass: Salute two Ringling College students' shorts

The one thing Jeffrey Boos and Andrew Halley have in common is that they produced each other's short films, and both will appear in the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Syd Solomon painted “Coastalplane” in 1972. ©Estate of Syd Solomon
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 6, 2018
New Syd Solomon exhibit keeps the artist's legacy of creativity alive

The late abstract expressionist Syd Solomon lives on in the first solo exhibit of his work at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 8, 2014
Commission to consider graffiti ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners Wednesday will hold a public hearing to consider adding graffiti to the county's property standards ordinance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Siesta Key Wastewater Treatment Facility Chief Plant Officer Roger Hostetler explains the hours-long process it takes to convert sewage into fresh water to be discharged into the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 10, 2016
County pumps Siesta plant closure back to 2018

After receiving an extension, Sarasota County has more time to decommission the wastewater plant on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 9, 2011
Obituary: John Spanos

John Spanos, 83, was a former Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 22, 2014
Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Subcommittee debates island's revitalization

The Vision Plan subcommittee debated how specific the town's Vision Plan should be and its role in Longboat's development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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