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Teaching assistant Jasmine Dieu-Seul hopped with Jaden Scott, 1, in her arms.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2011
Goddard kids hop for a cause (VIDEO)

Children at The Goddard School in Lakewood Ranch hopped for a good cause Feb. 2 during the school's second annual Hop-A-Thon benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. With the support of Goddard families, the school already has raised more than $2,300 for the cause.

  • East County
  • Schools
Andrew Bers has received Sarasota Magazine's Five Star in Best Satisfaction Award for five consecutive years.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 2, 2011
Re/Max Alliance Group opens Longboat office

Andrew Bers and Robbie Petsinger are among the first agents to join the new location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The program, which includes Sir Frederick Ashton's "Les Rendezvous," Dame Ninette de Valois' "The Rakes Progress" and Joe Layton's "Grand Tour," runs Feb. 4 through Feb. 6, at the FSU Performing Arts Center.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 2, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota Ballet has a 'royal' sellout; Local photographer gives barns their due; Must hear: John Pizzarelli and all that jazz; 'Harry Potter' illustrator will enchant you; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
Advertising for the Longboat Key trolley route will be discussed at a meeting Friday, Feb. 4.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 2, 2011
Town schedules trolley meeting

The town will host a transit meeting at Town Hall Friday, Feb. 4, to discuss the town's island trolley/bus route.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 2, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Lovely love letters; Auction action; Gathered for Greenfield; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
The Charter Review Committee recommended City Hall keep its current form of government.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 2, 2011
Committee rejects elected-mayor proposal

By a 7-3 vote, Charter Review Committee members decided not to change the city's form of government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Orioles Bird and Sarabeth Kalajian, director of libraries
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 2, 2011
Local libraries, Orioles step up to the plate to promote literacy

Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles yesterday announced a partnership to promote literacy through the Orioles Big League Reader Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County will have to match a FDOT Transit Service Development Grant once funding becomes available.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2011
GREAT EXPECTATIONS

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to give Manatee County just more than $1 million to launch public bus service to Lakewood Ranch. But who would use it? And how does public transportation fit within Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's future plans?

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2011
Our View

Spend a little, learn a lot

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longtime Colony owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber says that Colony Lender LLC has interfered with his attempts to renovate the resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 2, 2011
Colony loans disputed

A motion filed in Sarasota County Circuit Court on behalf of Dr. Murray Klauber claims the overdue amount on the Colony's bank loans can't be determined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Approximately 75 people attended a Longboat Key Public Interest Committee forum titled "Beaches 101" Thursday, Jan. 27, at Longboat Island Chapel.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 2, 2011
Mayor supports beach project

Town officials and beach engineers told Key residents Thursday why a $16 million beach project starting in November is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2011
Letters to the editor

Long-term success of rail line should be determined

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sara Bagley
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 2, 2011
Sara Bagley reveals her 'Ringling in Bloom' design (VIDEO)

The subject of this week's Backstage Pass feature invites us into her home to look at the contemporary floral design she's creating for The Ringling Museum's upcoming exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2011
Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors two of its members

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department honored two employees recently for their service to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 2, 2011
PIC forms pension committee

Five Longboat Key residents have met for three months to review the town's three pension plans. Their findings will be presented to the Town Commission Feb. 7.

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