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Nursing coordinator Debby Hahn examines John Kaiser at the Boca Grande Health Clinic, a facility subsidized through a nonprofit foundation. The clinic's model has been suggested for Longboat Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2011
Longboat health care group to meet tomorrow

The meeting will focus on maintaining health care services on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The current Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave., is the busiest library in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 26, 2011
Library-replacement process begins

Contract agreement starts site selection for the new Gulf Gate Library.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 26, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Where's the fire?

There was no emergency at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, this morning. But it looked like one, with three ambulances and a fire truck lining the north side of the road. Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics were using the Town Commission chambers to hold a training session and parked the emergency vehicles there in case they had to respond to a call.

  • Longboat Key
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The Eventide model is one of many available in Central Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2011
Neal sells 100th home in Central Park

Neal Communities has sold its 100th home in Central Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from our archives.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 26, 2011
Youth prevails in Gettel Tennis Series match

Erik Luxembourg defeated Larry Turville 6-2, 6-1 in the 6th Gettel Nissan Tennis Series match April 23 at The Laurel Oak Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
We snapped this photo somewhere in Sarasota. Leave your guess below!
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 26, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Looks fishy!

Can you guess where in Sarasota this photo was taken? Click 'Read More,' and give us your best guesses under 'Reader Comments' below the photo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students from LECOM, along with local emergency workers, presented a staged DUI accident to students at Bayshore High School. Photo submitted by Michael Polin.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2011
LECOM holds 'Operation Prom'

Students at Lake Erie College of Medicine staged their annual 'Operation Prom' event Monday.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Open Foundation Co-Chairs Sandra Appignani and Laurent Gray
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 25, 2011
Sarasota Open Players Party

Sarasota Open Players Party

  • Black Tie
The parking pay station will accept both coins and credit/debit cards.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 25, 2011
New Sarasota parking meter on display

City leaders demonstrate how easy it will be to use the new downtown parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beachgoers worked around the sand project pipeline in order to bask in the sun Monday, April 25. The pipeline is part of the emergency sand project on the north end of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 25, 2011
Photo of the Day: Piping hot

Beachgoers worked around the pipeline in order to enjoy basking in the sun Monday, April 25. The pipeline is part of the emergency sand project that is going on at the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
It is piping-hot out on the beach!
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 25, 2011
Photo of the Day: Piping-hot

People work around the pipeline to enjoy a sunny afternoon at the beach Monday, April 25 on the north end of Longboat Key. The pipeline is part of the on going sand dredging project.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2011
OBITUARY: Beatrice Rapowitz

Beatrice Rapowitz, 67, co-founded the Longboat Key Club's "Go for the Cure" fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Gerich home was featured on the 2009 Home & Garden Tour.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2011
Longboat Garden Club seeks homes for 2012 tour

The tour will raise money for the club's grants and scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from our archives.

  • Longboat Key
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