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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 16, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners to vote on contract for Siesta Key pump station

The commissioners will also hear a report on the county's water quality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 10, 2013
New College of Florida receives high marks in publication

Fiske Guide named New College as a 'Best Buy' college, one of 41 in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • May 10, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 30, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Fairy Tails Boutique

If you've ever wanted to indulge in a sweet treat for yourself while outfitting your dog with the latest trends in fashion and accessories, Fairy Tails Boutique should be at the top of your list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 3, 2009
Temple Tuesday holds special celebration

Steve Steiner, former licensed clinical social worker with Jewish Family & Children's Service, was honored at a farewell lunch held Tuesday, May 26, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 24, 2013
Sarasota School Board hears request for cameras

District Safety and Security Manager Darrell Reyka is asking the school board for a capital budget increase to replace outdated video surveillance cameras.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2011
Manatee schools declares impasse

The district and the MEA have continued in the collective bargaining process for the 2010-2011 school year from June 28, 2010, to Jan. 5, 2011. By declaring an impasse, the district is stating it does not desire to mediate and has requested the appointment of a special magistrate.

  • East County
  • News
Nouveau nachos: seared, sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna and seaweed salad on a crispy wonton wrapper at Gecko's. Cliff Roles.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 22, 2013
Foodie feasts in Southside Village II

Southside Village - located on Hillview from Tamiami Trail to Osprey and on Osprey from Hyde Park to Arlington - may well be the friendliest, "foodiest" neighborhood in town.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 1310 John Ringling Parkway has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,962 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 29, 2014
Lido Key home sells for $2.3 million

A home on Lido tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 20, 2009
Statue ruling questioned

Incendiary Internet postings have caused sailor-statue supporters to charge that the Public Art Committee had already decided 'Unconditional Surrender's' fate before last week's public hearing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2011
Our View: FDR was right: No unions

It should be obvious to almost everyone paying attention at this point: Government unions are almost always at odds with the public good when working on behalf of their members.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 23, 2010
Decorate a bra for a cause

Foxy Lady Siesta Key is raising awareness for breast-cancer by hosting a bra-decorating contest. For $20, Sarasota businesses and individuals can get creative and design the bra of their choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2010
Neal buys more land in Country Club

Neal Communities is expected to start construction of the new neighborhood late this year.

  • East County
  • News
The new Gompertz has 237 seats, plenty of accessibility seating and hearing loops. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 28, 2012
FST celebrates the grand opening of the newly renovated Gompertz Theatre

The old bathrooms at Florida Studio Theatre's Gompertz Theatre instigated the multimillion dollar renovation and expansion

  • Arts + Culture
Bill and Lois Cohodas
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 13, 2013
Longboat Key love stories

To commemorate Valentine's Day, we traveled the Key in search of residents' stories of love and luck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 23, 2016
Police say education is right approach for crosswalks

There’s a learning curve that comes with new crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
News Briefs

No red tide impacts detected alongshore; Town seeks volunteers for new retirement board; Primary election is Aug. 26

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 28, 2011
Community Golf Scores 07.12.11 to 07.21.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2010
Judge sentences Brooks to life in prison

Former Lakewood Ranch High quarterback Tim Brooks received a life sentence this afternoon for the July 13, 2008, shooting death of William White Jr.

  • East County
  • News
District officials say the school tax pays for about 500 jobs.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 26, 2014
Landslide approval for school tax

The referendum's approval will extend a 1-mill tax by four years, which supplements the Sarasota School District's budget by more than $40 million annually, district officials say.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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