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  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 22, 2009
Couple opens Ranch's first funeral home

Yvette Reckling and Jim Klausch offer full funeral and memorial services through Because We Care Cremation and Funeral Home Inc.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 22, 2009
Friends, family honor cowboy

Former SMR cowboy Randy Ballard died July 11 after a battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 15, 2009
Aerobic Grandma

Yankees' doc talks his passion: tennis

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By April Doner |
  • September 17, 2012
A hushed room: open mic at Pastry Art

A hushed room: open mic at Pastry Art

  • Arts + Culture
Suzanne Atwell, city commissioner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2013
Holiday wish lists

Sarasota leaders and residents unwrap their wishes for 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By April Doner |
  • September 10, 2012
HoodRoving News: I am not alone!

HoodRoving News: I am not alone!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"Anything we're allocating money to, we need to look at," says Julie Aranibar
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Julie Aranibar

Lakewood Ranch resident Julie Aranibar has more than a decade of volunteer work with Manatee County Public Schools. Now, she'll use that experience to affect policy as a member of the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
  • News
"I think Sarasota-Bradenton is one of the few communities in the area that embraces and supports the arts, theater and film," says Ken Sanborn. "This area is more arts friendly than anywhere in Florida."
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Ken Sanborn

In September 2010, Longboat Key resident Ken Sanborn formally unveiled plans for Miami 24/7 - a movie-studio project intended for Lakewood Ranch. In mid-May, Sanborn Studios LLC will begin filming the first 13 episodes of its first TV series, "Miami 24/7."

  • East County
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 30, 2011
VIDEO: Sage Hall puts 'I do' into cinematic films

Wedding videographers may need to step up their game. This behind-the-camera wonder woman is turning those magical 'I do' moments into epic cinematic films.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By April Doner |
  • August 27, 2012
Amazing Neighbors: Don the Unstoppable

Amazing Neighbors: Don the Unstoppable

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 17, 2010
SPECIAL REPORT: Will they save the Colony?

Randy Langley and David Siegal bought seats at the table in the Colony dispute. They think their plan can satisfy the parties and restore the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Commissioners express Comprehensive Plan issue

The Town Commission voted 6-1 Friday to move forward with the Islandside project, despite concerns from commissioners about the town's Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2009
Millage to increase?

A budget that attempts to maintain existing service levels will require the town of Longboat Key to implement a higher millage rate for the second year in a row.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Capella Ixtapa Resort, northwest of Acapulco, Mexico. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2011
Our View: Excellent, not good enough

When the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association board and its consultant, Joel Rosen, unveiled recently the names of the six finalists - now down to four - to rejuvenate and redevelop the Colony, three executives' names popped out as the type of top-flight resort/hotel operators whose skills would mesh with the Colony's uniqueness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Swan lake

Swans Henry and Vickie welcomed their five, new cygnets to the Longboat Key swan family April 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 30, 2010
'The toast of the town'

Animated Sarasota talk-show host Lorenzo Hubbard is confident, ambitious and determined to fill Oprah Winfrey's designer shoes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 27, 2011
Hollywood bound (VIDEO)

Where do Asolo Conservatory students end up after they graduate? One graduate, who may also just be your favorite neighborhood bartender, is heading back to her California roots.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 23, 2010
Theatrical Release

Just when the rest of Sarasota is winding down, Carole Kleinberg is winding up. The artistic director of Banyan Theater Company talks about the joys of summer.

  • Arts + Culture
Heavy rains in September stalled the Beach Road Drainage project, exposing issues with the project's design.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
Welcome Back: Since you left ...

It's clear from the traffic jams that summer is officially over and 'season' has arrived in Sarasota. But the summer lull did not mean a lack of news. Here, we've compiled all the big news you missed while you were at your summer homes, traveling the globe or enjoying lazy summer days at the beach.

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