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Results for: Swish App Referral Code "2zwvvag" Get 250Rs worth Of Credits

  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Letters to the Editor

It's just a sign!

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 6, 2011
Gulf Gate Library project could be moved up

In response to concerns voiced Tuesday by Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson, county staff will examine ways to accelerate the construction of the new Gulf Gate Library. The project is set to start in Fiscal Year 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: John Kintz

Former Longboat Key Police Chief John Kintz was prepared for business as usual as he planned for President George W. Bush's stay on Longboat Key. But Bush's overnight stay on Sept. 10, 2001, turned out to be anything but routine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Playing fairway bunker shots

This week, University Park Country Club PGA Assistant Golf Professional Bill Tawney shares tips for how to successfully play fairway bunker shots.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Fabio Vasconcellos

Braden River High junior Fabio Vasconcellos scored five goals while leading the Pirates to an 8-1 victory over Port Charlotte Nov. 15. The Pirates forward has netted 10 goals and an assist through the first four games of the season. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
Bluegrass fest strums into Linger Lodge

The Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival will feature 10 Florida bands Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 27, 2011
Commission approves design changes at Benderson Park

The incorporation of a 'return canal' will enable the aquatic park to host every level of national and international rowing competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 26, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lindsey Seifert

Braden River sophomore forward Lindsey Seifert netted her second hat trick of the season, leading the Lady Pirates to a 6-0 victory over Palmetto in a Class 4A-District 10 quarterfinal match Jan. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Laura Swartzendruber

After joining the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swim team less than two months ago, 7-year-old Laura Swartzendruber competed in the Area 5 Championship Swim Meet July 30-31 at the Selby Aquatic Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 16, 2011
Commission urges more budget cutting

The Longboat Key Town Commission urged Town Manager Bruce St. Denis to continue to find ways to cut a $224,000 budget shortfall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 7, 2010
City to build second parking garage

A change in the Pineapple Square development agreement obligates the city to build a garage on State Street within four years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 2, 2011
Film Review: 'Blue Valentine'

In "Blue Valentine," Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams play a couple whose relationship in a state of decay.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 3, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Evan Wilson

ODA sophomore backup quarterback Evan Wilson threw for more than 260 yards and four touchdowns, propelling the Thunder to a 56-21 victory over Moore Haven Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 13, 2011
Gulf Gate students join national reading initiative

The approximately 750 students at Gulf Gate Elementary School joined forces with students all across the country Oct. 6 to "Read for the Record," which emphasizes the importance of reading to young children in families of all income levels.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2011
Florida Studio Theatre camper passionate about pink

Nicholas Collins' heartfelt idea convinced his fellow FST summer campers to sport pink T-shirts for their recital to be held 5 p.m. Aug. 18, at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
Baugh announces commission candidacy

Lakewood Ranch businesswomen Vanessa Baugh is the first to challenge incumbent Donna Hayes for the District 5 Manatee County Board of County Commissioners seat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jack McGovern (VIDEO)

Twelve-year-old Jack McGovern pitched a perfect game April 4, propelling the Manatee East Rayhawks to a 12-0 victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2010
New Town Hall hours start Oct. 1

The facility now will be open five days a week, with limited hours on Fridays. Security also will be on site for after-hour activities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
St. Armands residents seek to stop traffic

The Key's residential side streets are a frequent shortcut for drivers who want to avoid the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 16, 2011
Lakewood soccer stars ink college choices

Lakewood Ranch's Sarah Miller and Taylor Jo Salmon both signed letters-of-intent Feb. 9 to play college soccer.

  • East County
  • Sports
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