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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2014
News Briefs

Arlington Park pool reopens; Survey: Residents more confident of county officials

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2015
Commissioner hopes to facilitate new downtown bathrooms

Although he says it’s not priority No. 1, Commissioner Stan Zimmerman has raised the idea of adding more public bathrooms downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 467 Meadow Lark Drive sold for $6.35 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 14, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $6.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 29-June 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 14, 2010
Longboat Library hears bookish couple speak

Authors and founders of Oceanview Publishing, Bob and Pat Gussin, were the guest speakers at the annual Longboat Library luncheon, held April 8, at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 16, 2012
People Are Talking About Maximo’s South African Fusion Cuisine

People Are Talking About Maximo’s South African Fusion Cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota County commissioners asked Historical Resources staff to dig into the 3,760-acre site's history to help find a more suitable name. Photo courtesy: Sarasota County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 22, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners reject proffered names for Walton Ranch site

The county received 18 suggestions during the submission period from Feb. 16 to March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Albert Robinson of Navigant, formerly with the FBI, said assistant superintendent Jim Drake was responsible for the budget as its direct manager.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2013
Manatee School audit: Former assistant superintendent at fault

Auditors blamed former assistant superintendent Jim Drake for the Manatee County School Board's 2011-12 $3.4 million budget deficit, but faulted him for incompetence - not criminal or illegal activity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Pierian Spring honors donors, new director

Learning doesn't have to stop when you reach a certain age. In fact, the Pierian Spring Academy is a non-profit institution dedicated to offering courses to area seniors looking to continue their education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 20, 2016
Premier Sports scores big with new facilities

Addition of showcase field will provide centerpiece for marketing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.10.11

The problem is dog owners, not the dogs; Attacked by dog on the beach

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • September 27, 2012
Great food, great service, and a stunning waterfront view!

Great food, great service, and a stunning waterfront view!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Asolo Repertory Theatre board member Howard Phillips
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2013
Asolo Repertory Theatre board member Howard Phillips dies

Howard Phillips died in his sleep at the hospital Friday, Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 730 Sarabay Road recently sold for $3.1 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 14, 2017
Sarabay Acres home sells for $3.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 27-Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 3, 2010
OBITUARY: Stephen Winters

Stephen Winters, 61, was a skilled artist and guitar player.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Windy Hill features 37 home sites, many overlooking the 10th hole of the Royal Lakes Golf Course.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 15, 2013
Country Club East gets new neighborhood

Windy Hill is the latest neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch, which is trying to meet an increased demand for new homes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 28, 2014
Newfound confidence: Kristopher James finds his voice

Newfound confidence: Kristopher James finds his voice

  • Arts + Culture
After staff advertises the budget change for 30 days, the commission will once again consider the reallocation of funding at a future meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2015
City moves toward reallocating homeless shelter funds

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, staff gained approval to advertise a proposed budget change that would steer nearly $300,000 in grant money toward housing projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Next Level Hoops seventh-grade girls team opened its season by capturing the Suncoast Xplosion Shootout March 9 to 11, in Sarasota.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 21, 2012
Next Level squads win tournament

Both the Next Level Hoops seventh- and eighth-grade girls travel basketball teams won the Suncoast Xplosion Shootout March 9 to 11, in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stylist Katie McCaskill gives stylist Tyla Goings a "French Kiss" blowout, which is characterized by a great deal of bounce and "fun curls." Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 14, 2016
New business ready to blow beauty-lovers away

Blow La La pampers clients with a new way to get ready for a night on the town.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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