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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Business Observer

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2011
Rowing regatta season kicks off

The Sarasota County Rowing Club will host the second annual Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta Feb. 26-27 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2012
Commission approves Rooks property site plan

The commission approved a request from W. Howard Rooks to allow him to maintain the existing building formerly occupied by Mattison's.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 28, 2020
Mote to reopen June 5

The aquarium has been closed since March 16 and will reopen with new rules and guidelines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 23, 2013
East County company partners with Mariano Rivera on LED ball

Evolucia, a Lakewood Ranch-based LED lighting company, has partnered with legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera on a new baseball.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2012
ODA student launches Teens for Jeans campaign

Out-of-Door Academy student Gabriella Alvarez is collecting jeans for homeless teenagers through Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 26, 2015
Mixon Fruit Farms Gets Crafty

Mixon Fruit Farms was filled with crafters on Sept. 26 at its monthly craft fair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Our View: Punt the pension operation

The evidence just keeps piling up that the town of Longboat Key should not be in the pension business.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 13, 2020
Longboat Key commissioner Randy Clair reflects on his tenure

Realtor and retired lawyer Sherry Dominick will succeed Randy Clair on March 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 9, 2013
Cell tower looms over talk about telecommunications

A discussion of Comprehensive Plan amendments again turns into a debate about cellular reception and towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
News Briefs

Community news and notes

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 7, 2016
Music Half Marathon turns up the volume with runners

Runners embraced the cold, windy start for the second Sarasota Music Half Marathon Sunday, Feb. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade

Sarasota's downtown holiday parade returns with lighted floats and Santa Claus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2017
ODA football gets wild win against Bradenton Christian

The Thunder defense forced five turnovers in the 7-6 victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2014
Pension debt: the $23 million question

Board trustees Armando Linde and Michael Seamon disagree about how to retire the town's unfunded pension liability.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2017
Ranch Rodeo provides arena for Manatee County cowboys to showcase talent

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 26, 2020
Bringing home baby

Longboat's little ones head to the sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 29, 2019
Grand Bay community gets together with seaside lobster bake

The evening was warm, but so was the company.

  • Longboat Key
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