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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
Neal, Observer launch contest for Central Park

Neal Communities has asked eight local groups to design benches for its new neighborhood. Residents can vote for their favorite on YourObserver.com.

  • East County
  • News
Octavio Ortiz was most recently the general manager of The Shops at Willow Bend, in Plano, Texas, also a Taubman project.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 11, 2013
Mega mall names general manager

Taubman Centers has named Octavio Ortiz the general manager of The Mall at University Town Center, which is slated to open Oct. 16, 2014.

  • East County
  • News
A pump-out boat removes sewage from boats moored in phase one of the mooring field.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 21, 2013
Commission approves second phase of bayfront mooring project

Commissioners also voted to uphold a maintenance-dredging ordinance but requested a report on ways to improve the ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioners Christine Robinson (left), Carolyn Mason (center) and Charles Hines.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 18, 2014
Homeless shelter showdown

The Sarasota County Commission is accusing some city of Sarasota commissioners of deliberately stalling site selection for a downtown homeless shelter.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 4, 2010
Stolen vases a grave concern for cemetery

More than 50 bronze vases were stolen recently from atop graves at the Sarasota Memorial Park, on Tamiami Trail. One grave belonged to a 4-year-old child.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blanch: Orange peel ready to blanch
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 9, 2011
Handy, dandy citrus candy

Food editor Molly Schechter shares her family recipe for candied citrus peel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 2, 2010
Fall soccer registration dates set

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for the upcoming fall recreational soccer season from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 7, 21 and 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 20, 2012
Unsightly delays for drainage project

Sarasota County Commissioners today expressed concerns about the timeline and construction environment of the Beach Road drainage improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Denise Kowal is a Sarasota resident and master valuer of jewelry and gemstones.
  • By Denise Kowal |
  • March 29, 2012
My View: Know your gold's value before selling

Right behind the first tremors of the American financial meltdown in March 2008, many subtle casualties followed that often are not discussed.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This Siesta Beach home, which has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,929 square feet of living area, sold for $877,500. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 10, 2011
Siesta Beach home tops sales at $877,500

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transaction in this week's real estate. Diana Barrese, Sarasota, sold her home at 5161 Oxford Drive to Adrianus Kruf, Sarasota, for $877,500.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Marina Jack received a $1.5 million tax bill, but its operator plans to sue to stop collection.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 12, 2010
Marina Jack seeks property appraiser lawsuit

The property appraiser's office informed the company that leases the bayfront property that it is no longer exempt from paying property taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lisa Hoke poses with one of her works (courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 5, 2013
SMOA ARTmuse seeking colorful cardboard for January project

Sarasota Museum of Art's 2014 ARTmuse artist Lisa Hoke will turn Sarasotans' cardboard into a public art installation

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Don checks out a puppy at Top Dog before the puppy is officially sold to it’s owner.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 30, 2013
DAY IN THE LIFE: Dr. Don Swerida

Dr. Don Swerida has been a veterinarian for 24-years and is known around Sarasota for being not only a vet at Ashton Animal Clinic but as a mobile vet who makes house and business calls.

  • Arts + Culture
  • 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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2009
Obituaries

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dexter Bernard Williams was arrested this morning at his home in the 2000 block of 8th Street in Sarasota.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 19, 2012
Enforcement arrests one of Sarasota's ten most wanted

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Dexter Bernard Williams, who has been on the run since September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ernest Couvertier, 42, was arrested for stabbing a man in the face after a road-rage incident.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 22, 2010
Road rage leads to stabbing

A driver stopped in the middle of the road, jumped out of his car and stabbed another driver in the face.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
OBITUARY: Goldie Swartz

Goldie Swartz, 79, was a retired teacher and avid cyclist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Valentine's Day Best Bet

This Valentine's Day activity is for those celebrating Anti-Valentine's Day and Valentine's Day.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 12, 2010
Missing elderly man found 400 miles from home

The Nokomis man suffers from dementia, and he drove himself to Perry, Ga.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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