Health Matters - Longboat Key & Sarasota 1/20/10
January 20, 2010
Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.
Harry's asks for outdoor seats
January 18, 2010
Harry's Continental Kitchens is asking for 24 outdoor dining seats Tuesday at Town Hall.
Village residents collect items for Haitian relief
January 18, 2010
Donated supplies will go to Agape Flights, a nonprofit mission in Venice.
Circus greats inducted at Ring of Fame
January 17, 2010
Six new members were inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame Jan. 17, at St. Armands Circle.
Early voting begins for District 1 premlinary
January 15, 2010
More than 75 people voted in the first day of early voting for the District 1 preliminary election.
IPOC disputes Islandside project
January 15, 2010
Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorney Michael Furen said Friday, Jan. 15 the Islandside renovation-and-expansion project isn’t compliant with the town’s current codes and regulations.
Resident upset about pipeline staging site
January 14, 2010
The replacement of water pipes along Gulf of Mexico Drive means the hired contractor needs a staging site to hold the replacement water pipes.
District 1 candidates face-off again
January 14, 2010
The three District 1 candidates for the District 1 preliminary election met for the second time this week Wednesday night, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
Engineer calls traffic increase 'minimal'
January 13, 2010
Key Club attorney John Patterson said the club is willing to spend up to $1 million to make modifications to the intersection at Longboat Club Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive if expected traffic conditions are not met after the Islandside project is built.
Newcomers express frustration with town
January 13, 2010
Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don't understand the workings of the island's government at Monday's debate.
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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.
