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Yvonne Schloss, pictured in September 2014, helps customers at her business, Sunglass Optical Express, on St. Armands Circle. Schloss' role with the chamber was a 100% volunteer role. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 27, 2015
'The chamber needed a hero'

Yvonne Schloss ends an eventful term as Longboat Key Chamber chairwoman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida native plants are thriving in the area in front of Lido Regency condominium. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 27, 2015
Lido Regency goes native with Florida landscape

From palm trees to bushes and grass, Benjamin Franklin Drive on Lido Key is filled with vegetation.

  • Longboat Key
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Pat Gussin. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 27, 2015
Gussin retires Nelson character in new novel

'After the Fall' is Longboat Key author Pat Gussin's final novel that will feature Dr. Laura Nelson as its protagonist.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 27, 2015
Kiwanis Club makes a bet on Valentine's Day in Monte Carlo

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key took a gamble last year, when it introduced a Las Vegas casino theme to its annual Valentine's Day celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 580 Putting Green Lane has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,586 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.1 million. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 27, 2015
Country Club Shores home sells for $2.1 million

The sale of a home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Stan Singer submitted this photo, taken from Beachplace on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kerry Connolly, Eleni Sokos, Nikita Ludera and Shannon Gower
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Selah Freedom Luncheon and Fashion Show 'A New Beginning'

Selah Freedom Luncheon and Fashion Show 'A New Beginning'

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 27, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Urbanite Theatre takes over State Street

PHOTO GALLERY: Urbanite Theatre takes over State Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
East County's Ancient Oaks Gun Club is hosting the second annual United Way Clay Shoot.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 26, 2015
Ancient Oaks Gun Club shoots for second annual United Way event

From 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 7, the Ancient Oaks Gun Club will house the second annual United Way Clay Shoot, hosted by Manatee County Government.

  • East County
  • News
Ciccio Restaurant Group is also building a Daily Eats and a Fresh Kitchen in St. Petersburg.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2015
New restaurants bound for East County

The Ciccio Restaurant Group is opening a Daily Eats and Fresh Kitchen across from the Mall at UTC by the end of 2015.

  • East County
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Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota General Manager Joel Ellzey took his current position in March of 2013, after leaving the Saks location in Tampa.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 26, 2015
UTC Saks GM takes new job

Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota General Manager Joel Ellzey oversaw the luxury fashion retailer's move from Westfield Southgate Mall to the Mall at University Town Center during his tenure.

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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 volunteer leader Michael Klauberspeaks to a crowd at JDub’s Brewing Co. this month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 26, 2015
County Commission praises Bayfront 20:20

But, Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson warned the group developing a vision for vacant bayfront land to steer clear of the 'political minefield that's going to evolve from this.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Banyan Theater Company returns for a 14th summer of dramatic fanfare.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 26, 2015
Banyan Theater Company announces 14th summer season

The summer-only company brings the theatrical heat with three intimate and dramatic works that focus on art, relationships, tragedy and family

  • Arts + Culture
The town’s IT Department received multiple awards under MIS Director Kathi Pletzke’s leadership.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 26, 2015
Town MIS Director Kathi Pletzke to retire

Kathi Pletzke will retire Feb. 1, after 18 years with the town.

  • Longboat Key
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urbanite
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 26, 2015
Urbanite Theatre: A new face for Sarasota's performing arts

Urbanite Theatre: A new face for Sarasota's performing arts

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