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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 6, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Le Week-End'

'Le Week-End' is simply a film about love and the commitments people make on its behalf.

  • Arts + Culture
A sign for a dog-bathing service, put up in the spring at the 17th Street Dog Park, drew complaints from users of the facility, even though the business was labeled a sponsor. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
Commission forgoes specific rules for park signs

Although wary of advertising in county parks, county commissioners declined to set guidelines for signage. The Friends of Sarasota County Parks Inc. will handle requests.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Indra Sampranata and Surapsari are planning to tour the Southwest this summer with their Balinese dance company.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Mysterious ways

Surapsari and Indra Sampranata explain the significance of the strange masks, movements and mystic motifs of Balinese dancing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 21, 2010
Book signing benefits Humane Society

Best-selling author Susan Richards was the featured speaker at an April 17 event presented by the Humane Society of Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Professional drag racer Allen Johnson concluded a week of winter testing at the Desoto Speedway Wednesday.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2011
Pro racers rev up at speedway (VIDEO)

Professional drag racers such as Allen Johnson and Larry Morgan made visits to the DeSoto Speedway this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 24, 2009
Police Advisory Panel schedules first meeting

The panel created to monitor Sarasota Police policies and procedures will meet for the first time next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Letters to the editor

Editor is 'clueless'; License plate cameras would add to safety of the island; Signs draw focus away from roadway; No-growth advocates win

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Hedge
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Charlotte Hedge honored as Humanitarian of the Year; Wagner Realty welcomes Robert Welch as associate

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube |
  • June 20, 2012
My View: Legislative update

Throughout this year's legislative session, the Legislature's budget decisions and legislation were driven by two underlying themes, getting Florida's economy back on track and helping create jobs for Floridians.

  • East County
  • Opinion
AJC honorees Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone loves Michael and Phil; Tidbits, Over the river and through the woods ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Legacy Golf Course, built by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, has seen an uptick in activity recently. After its lender assumed control in 2009, Och-Ziff Capital Management, the new buyer, can spend money on improvements to the course.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 30, 2013
Legacy Golf Course sold

A subsidiary of Och-Ziff Management, a New York-based hedge fund, bought the course for about $3 million.

  • East County
  • News
County Commission candidate Alan Maio is in the financial lead for the most contributions.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 4, 2014
Candidates submit latest financial reports

Sarasota County Elections Supervisor Kathy Dent released the latest campaign finance reports Aug. 1.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • February 4, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Michael Sakir

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Michael Sakir

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 20, 2016
Tiffany Plaza condo sells for $1,375,000

The Unit 604 condo at 4325 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,747 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A condominium at The Sound at Waterlefe sold for $785,000
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 7, 2017
The Sound at Waterlefe condominium sells for $785,000

Residential real estate transactions for May 22-26.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Andy Mele is originally from the Hudson Valley area of New York. He worked as the executive director for Clearwater, which successfully got General Electric to dredge the Hudson River after years of nuclear plant leakages into the water system. Photo by J
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Q+A with Andy Mele

An author and environmentalist, Andy Mele has been immersed in the local water systems through organizations such as the Sarasota Bay Watch and the Waterkeeper Alliance.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
Our View: How to stop panhandlers

It's probably safe to say a lot of Sarasotans curse Michael Barfield, the face of the American Civil Liberties Union in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Voters can also return absentee ballots on Election Day up to 7 p.m. tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2012
County reports steady primary numbers

Every Sarasota County precinct is open until 7 p.m. tonight for today's Republican Primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Running back McKenzie Hathaway rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns against rival Braden River Sept. 2. On Sept. 23, Hathaway scored a 22-yard touchdown to lead Lakewood Ranch past Boca Ciega.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2011
Ranch's Hathaway runs wild

The Mustang running back has rushed for nearly 400 yards and four touchdowns through four games this season and is well on his way to reaching his goal of 1,000 yards rushing for the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2016
Who’s in it for you?

Marco Rubio and Carlos Beruff share similar political philosophies about the role of government. The choice is one of character. Beruff, we believe, will put taxpayers first.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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