P&Z e-mail spat ensues
July 20, 2010
The chairwoman of the Planning and Zoning Board and one of its planning board members disagreed in town e-mails Tuesday.
Sarasota County schedules paving meeting
July 19, 2010
The other half of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved in August. The project will be completed in February 2011.
OBITUARY: Rolliston Linscott Jr.
July 19, 2010
Rolliston Linscott Jr., 94, was a 19-year resident of Longboat Key.
IPOC challenges code amendments
July 16, 2010
The Islandside Property Owners Coalition has challenged seven code changes proposed by the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
Store Around the Corner: McCarver & Moser Jewelers
July 16, 2010
McCarver & Moser Jewelers has operated on St. Armands Circle for 30 years.
Islander Club groins hold sand (VIDEO)
July 16, 2010
The two permeable, adjustable-type groins built behind The Islander Club are home to birds and fishermen.
Key Club pledges $100,000 to Operation Condor
July 16, 2010
The commitment is meant to encourage Condor Air to offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Sarasota.
Tall (cotton) tale: Casa Del Mar's plant sets another record (WITH VIDEO)
July 15, 2010
The plant earned its fifth Guinness World Record this morning when the Longboat Key Fire Department measured it at 31 feet, 7 inches.
Seaweed will not be removed
July 15, 2010
Commissioner David Brenner inquired if large clumps of seaweed will be removed from the beach this week.
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Columbia Restaurant
July 15, 2010
Columbia Restaurant owners Richard and Casey Gonzmart share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
