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Arianna Pryor as "Queen Gertrude" and Gage Hinds as "King Claudius."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary volunteer breakfast and 'Hamlet' production

Freedom Elementary hosted a breakfast and a production of "Hamlet" performed by Maria Barringhaus' third-grade class, to celebrate the school's volunteers and the 5,300 hours of their time they donated this school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale chats with Commissioner Lynn Larson after her resignation Monday.
  • By John Morton
  • May 20, 2014
Town attorney resigns

Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale resigned before commissioners performed an annual evaluation assessment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 20, 2014
Town to host health fair

The event takes place this Friday, at Town Hall, and is open to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota 2050 guides development east of I-75 on specific tracts of land.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 20, 2014
Commission to discuss 2050 changes

Sarasota County commissioners will consider the third phase of amendments to Sarasota 2050, which includes the fiscal neutrality provision in the longterm planning document.

  • East County
  • News
Richard Russell and Victor DeRenzi at the Salute to the Stars luncheon March 21.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 20, 2014
Sarasota Opera's DeRenzi and Russell sign new contracts

Maestro Victor DeRenzi signs a 10-year contract and Executive Director Richard Russell signs a seven-year contract with Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Phill Younger’s analysis suggests that just 1.8% to 3% of entries and exits to the Key are through traffic.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 19, 2014
Analysis suggests few mainlanders use GMD as thoroughfare

Commissioner Phill Younger analyzed data from traffic cameras on both ends of the island and concluded that reports of through traffic are overestimates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lido Key resident Cindy Shoffstall provided this picture of Lido Beach at the First Lido condominiums.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 19, 2014
St. Armands residents take stand on renourishment

The St. Armands Residents Association has circulated a petition in an attempt to show support for the proposed renourishment of Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Resolutions that provide for beach project funding, Longboat Pass dredging and an inlet management plan funding project with Manatee County will be reviewed today at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2014
Commission reviews wireless group recommendation today

A Florida Power & Light plan to install new electrical poles Key-wide that can withstand strong hurricane winds this summer will also be discussed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Erica Sherman, Dick Vitale and Annette Sherman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 19, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied featuring the 9th annual Dick Vitale Gala.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County deputies suspect Colten Walker-Schmoyer stole firearms from High Noon Guns early Saturday morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 19, 2014
Deputies allege man stole guns, American flag

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 24-year-old Colten Walker-Schmoyer with armed burglary and burglary for two weekend thefts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation expects to reopen northbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 205 at 11 a.m. today.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 19, 2014
Update: Lane closures on I-75 due to gravel spill

Cleanup crews closed all three northbound lanes of I-75 at its intersection with Clark Road before 10 a.m. today, due to a gravel spill.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 19, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Locke'

Tom Hardy is such a gifted actor he can carry a film entirely on his own, literally.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County has roughly $6.4 million to spend on economic development projects.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 19, 2014
Commission to consider 100K incentive grant

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a proposal to use economic incentives help an unnamed firm expand in the region during a regular meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeffrey Lenobel, Nathaniel Robinson, Hal Lenobel, Sandy Robinson and Donna Lenobel
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hal Lenobel's 90th Birthday Party

Hal Lenobel was surrounded by family and close friends for his 90th birthday party on May 18, at Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvey Milk Festival 'Love Without Limits'

PHOTO GALLERY: Harvey Milk Festival 'Love Without Limits'

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