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Danny and Madison Schork at last year's Taste of St. Armands.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The urgent care center will officially open on Oct. 1. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Oct 5.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
SMH brings dose of medicine to St. Armands

The hospital system's sixth urgent care clinic opens Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Redgrave with his daughter-in-law, Joyce, and son, Tim, at an All Angels by the Sea brunch in 2011.
  • By B.J. Webb Bishop
  • September 28, 2016
Redgrave: A true gentleman

Former Longboat Key Mayor John Redgrave's impact stretched beyond the dais.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pastor Steve Coad and church members have worked over the last three months to remodel the interior of the church building in an industrial, barn style.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2016
New Oasis' home springs to life

Congregation hopes its new building becomes a hub of activity.

  • East County
  • News
Proposed improvements include an expansion to the Braden River Library.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2016
Can commissioners sell the sales tax?

Officials schedule workshops to teach rationale behind the sales tax.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 28, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.28.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Susan Phillips, event chairman Michael Garey and Steven Branham
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
Save the Date: Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

The annual event is right around the corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jay Yablon
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 28, 2016
Board sets Colony vote standard high at 91%

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association Board believes high vote approval means no legal backlash

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2016
Time for debate

Longboat Key resident attends first presidential debate

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Howie and Harry won't be available for adoption for a few more weeks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2016
East County resident’s love of dogs fosters a novel idea

A Summerfield author has written a guide to fostering pooches.

  • East County
  • News
Tim Jaeger, Tom Stephens and Joseph Arnegger hope to capture the charm of Old Florida. Photo courtesy of Rich Schineller
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 28, 2016
'Old Florida' examines the power of nostalgia

With their group exhibition, Tim Jaeger, Joseph Arnegger and Tom Stephens capture the essence of Old Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 28, 2016
'Piano Grand!' displays the instrument's expressive power

What makes the piano so grand? The arranger of the Artist Series’ concert explains.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 28, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 28, 2016
Residents question neighborhood assessment switch

Four Longboat Key commissioners vote to reduce underground utilities assessments by $5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carl Berstresser shows off to neighbors a seven-foot snake he caught. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2016
Man's will preserves property forever

In death, Carl Bergstresser hopes to preserve his Braden River property for wildlife.

  • East County
  • News
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