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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 26, 2012
Neighbors: Linda Wallin

At an early age Linda Wallin developed the desire to teach art. Today, she teaches brings art to life with the students at The Out-of-Door Academy on Siesta Key, where she has lived for more than 30 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 4, 2018
The right lights for summer nights

Longboat Key turtle rules require appropriate lights for summer nights, including amber lights for outdoor lighting and window tints to block light from indoor fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota readers sound off on the issues

Siesta trolley needs to move faster.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 12, 2014
New owners assume helm at Ed's Tavern

Founding owner John Breiner sold the Lakewood Ranch Main Street staple to Albert Myara and Bob Bender, who vow to maintain the restaurant's Jersey-inspired appeal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 6, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's new home sales stand tall in national rankings

Lakewood Ranch remains No. 2 among all master-planned communities in U.S. in new home sales and No. 1 for multi-generational communities.

  • East County
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  • By Child Protection Center |
  • February 16, 2023
Child Protection Center Expanding in North Port for Child Abuse Victims

In 2021, CPC purchased a large property in North Port, to meet the growing need of child abuse services post COVID pandemic. Recently, North Port was ranked the 2nd fastest growing city in the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2015
City seeks approval for additional State Street garage spending

On Monday, the City Commission will consider nearly $800,000 in additional spending on the construction of the State Street garage — including $180,000 to facilitate a private development's use of a stairwell.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 28, 2009
TOP STORY, May: $72 million bus system advances

SCAT's rapid-transit project got past the first federal-government hurdle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate Reports

Ackerman achieves '09 record for home sales volume.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • July 13, 2012
Sarasota Improv Fest brings 48 hours of laughs to the Florida Studio Theatre

Sarasota Improv Fest brings 48 hours of laughs to the Florida Studio Theatre

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Neal breaks ground on Fairfield

Two model homes already are under construction in Neal Community's newest development, Fairfield, in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 3, 2011
Cinderellas in hot pursuit of local fairy godmothers

L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 23, 2011
Town and library on same page at commission workshop

The town will research ways to work with the Longboat Library on its maintenance and insurance costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2020
School Board of Manatee County approves funding for COVID-19 measures

The School Board of Manatee County approves funding for masks, hotspots and Chromebooks

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 30, 2019
County approves new long-term plan for Mote aquarium

Mote Marine has secured a short-term lease that will allow it to further pursue its Benderson Park aquarium plans.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 21, 2019
The Buccaneer restaurant on track for 2020 groundbreaking

Columbia Restaurant Group President Richard Gonzmart looks forward to paying homage to the legendary Longboat eatery.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 22, 2016
Benderson seeks waiver and extension to plan "Fruitville Initiative"

The Commission will consider whether to allow Benderson to present a rezone request before the required time elapses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill and Kristen Herhold |
  • November 24, 2014
Business Briefs

Ellen Cross joins Longboat Massage; Sarasota Yacht Club announces board of directors; Realtors accept Team Renick challenge

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 18, 2014
Association vows to fight $5.1 million demand

Association President Jay Yablon says Unicorp and Colony Lender 'are at the heart of a hostile strategy to take over the Colony.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 14, 2014
Colony Lender places winning bid for resort assets

Colony Lender LLC submitted a winning bid for $15,200,100 but plans to sell its assets to Orlando-based Unicorp.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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