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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 24, 2015
OUR VIEW | how to address the noise

Inform the revelers. If they know they can be fined or jailed, they’ll change their behavior.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2015
GSJGA hosts summer series event

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association held its first summer series event June 15, at Jacaranda West Country Club, in Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Doug Logan is settling into his new position, and hopes to engage a broad portion of the community to address homelessness issues in the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 24, 2015
Q&A with Doug Logan

The city's new chronic homeless initiatives director has received some criticism from the public, but he's dedicated to helping address an ongoing issue in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Hudson Crossing Condos.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 24, 2015
Hudson Crossing condominium sells for $1.6 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between June 8 and June 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 24, 2015
Spice & Tea Exchange goes to Bahama

The Spice & Tea Exchange on St. Armands held its monthly chef series at Tommy Bahama on June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although the city pushed back the opening of the State Street parking garage yet again this month, staff is now confident all levels of the structure will be open to the public by July 3.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 24, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of June 24, 2015

More than four months have elapsed since the original targeted completion date for a portion of the State Street parking garage, but city staff believes the end is finally in sight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Area Sports Alliance recently awarded 15 college scholarships to local students.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2015
Sarasota Area Sports Alliance awards scholarships

The Sarasota Area Sports Alliance recently awarded 15 college scholarships during its 8th annual scholarship breakfast, at the University Park Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 24, 2015
Longboat Chamber opens it house

Longboat Key residents, visitors and workers enjoyed the Chamber of Commerce’s first community open house on June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    A time to celebrate |
  • June 24, 2015
Just Married: Gabriel Schaefer and John Kovach V

Johno and Gigi were married April 11, at the Sanderling Beach Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Pomona Bistro and Wine Bar owner and pastry chef Arthur Lopes. Pomona, the goddess of fruit and nuts, hangs in the kitchen of the Orange Avenue bistro. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 24, 2015
Recipe for Success: Arthur Lopes

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.25.15

Enjoy this week's Longboat Key edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jay Tallman, head of Ascentia Development Group, had confidence the time was right to begin work on a new project on Longboat Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 24, 2015
Q&A with Jay Tallman

One of the first builders to reinvest in Longboat Key post-recession discusses, Jay Tallman discusses his new condo project, the town code and the environment for development in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A peacock plan is likely to come before the commission this fall once more residents are back in town to provide comments on the matter.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 24, 2015
Peacock fowl: friends or foes?

Not everyone in Longbeach Village hates the peacocks. Some say the Longboat Key Town Commission needs to think twice before making a drastic decision on the fate of the peafowl.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock discusses town issues with the Longboat Observer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 24, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In October, Colony Lender LLC filed lawsuits against unit owners seeking more than $5 million in damages for unpaid rent plus interest on a disputed recreational services lease that includes former Colony tennis courts. (file photo)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 24, 2015
Trustee proposes $625,000 Colony rec lease settlement

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is attempting to bury a Colony rec lease and also has its eye on acquiring a $23 million judgment from another trustee too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union negotiation team confers in the hallway at Town Hall June 16 when the town’s negotiation team asked for a few minutes to discuss their presentation alone.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 24, 2015
Fire contract negotiations heat up

Both the town of Longboat Key and its fire rescue union have agreed to look at wages and pension contribution modifications as part of a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police issued an arrest warrant for a Beachplace woman's son-in-law after she reported $20,000 in missing jewelry and other items.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 24, 2015
Police charge woman’s son-in-law for jewelry theft

A Longboat Key woman reported more than $20,000 worth of valuables missing from her Beachplace unit in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Longboat Key commissioner has ways he believes Longboaters can avoid St. Armands Circle and its pedestrians so they can get back to the Key faster. .
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 24, 2015
Commissioner pitches Circle traffic concepts

Longboat Key Commissioner Phill Younger has some ideas on what he believes will make it much easier for Longboaters to traverse through St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon reviews rentals on Longboat Key on a popular rental website to make sure they are not violating the town’s rental ordinance. (Kurt Schultheis)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 24, 2015
Code officer cracks down on rental violations

Property owners seeking to rent Longboat Key homes for less than 30 days will be receiving a call from the town’s code enforcement officer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marsha Panuce considers her dogs and those at the shelter, such as Prince, to be her babies, she said.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 24, 2015
Den offers canines comfort

Bird Key resident Marsha Panuce will open Donte's Den to the public July 1.

  • East County
  • News
****Barbara Zdziarski has become one of the most beloved staff members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, her colleagues agreed. She retires at the end of the month.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 24, 2015
Alliance says goodbye to a friendly face

Amy Gonzalez will replace Barbara Zdziarski as the membership and events coordinator.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 24, 2015
Rissler joins new team with Nathan Benderson Park nonprofit

A lifelong athlete and sports enthusiast, Nicole Rissler joins the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Inc. (SANCA) team as its chief operating officer.

  • East County
  • News
Beyond the Spectrum has offered summer camps for more than eight years. This year, it needs your help with donations.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 24, 2015
Group goes beyond the call for campers

Beyond the Spectrum aims to raise $25,000 to fund summer camp for more special needs students.

  • East County
  • News
7011 Dominion Lane, Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 24, 2015
Million Dollar Listing

What can $1 million get you for a single-family home in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch and University Park?

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dorothy Wallace Foisy with several of her quilts, which will be donated to local children in need.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 24, 2015
100-year-old Longboat Island Chapel member threads love to children

Dorothy Wallace Foisy sews five quilts a week for charity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This rendering shows the finish tower proposed for Nathan Benderson Park. Officials hope to break ground on it within 60 days. The architecture matches the design of a future boathouse, for which the Nathan Benderson Park Foundation still is raising money
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2015
Foundation sets goal for tower construction

Officials hope to break ground on an iconic finish tower at Nathan Benderson Park within 60 days.

  • East County
  • News
Entrepreneur Linda Pelletier has embraced networking as a way to make friends and generate business.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2015
Conversation with Linda Pelletier

Linda Pelletier will serve as the new director for SWAT Networking's Lakewood Ranch chapter.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 6827 Turnberry Isle Court has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,474 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 24, 2015
Country Club Village home tops real-estate sales

A home on Turnberry Isle Court sold for $607,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 06.25.15

Find out what crimes happened in your community this month.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
277 S. Polk Drive
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 24, 2015
Lido Beach home sells for $2.3 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between June 8 and June 12. A home on Lido Beach tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. James Cannon, trustee, and Virginia Bailey, of Baltimore, sold the home at 277 S. Polk Drive t

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.25.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 24, 2015
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix to propel into its 31st year

The annual grand prix is back with both new events and old traditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2015
OBITUARY | Robert Drohlich

Former Longboat Key Mayor Robert Drohlich died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2015
OBITUARY | Martin Fiderer

Martin Fiderer died June 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2015
OBITUARY | Barbara Glazier

Barbara Glazier died June 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: June 25

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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