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Results for: Playvital Discount Code "AVA10" Get 10% Off On All Products!

  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
Ziegler to add variety to board

After overcoming an August deficit to retain her seat in Tuesday's runoff, Bridget Ziegler intends to be a unique voice on the school board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • July 17, 2013
My view: Why should all Key residents have to pay for sand structures?

When the residents of the town agreed to embark on the mission to continually enhance and maintain the beach, it was on the clear understanding that the beachfront owners and the commercial interests were to shoulder 80% of the costs and the remainder of the owners would pay 20%.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2013
Town attorney ready to use knowledge

Maggie D. Mooney-Portale's specialization has become governments. She plans to get to know each commissioner and his or her objectives.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2013
Broussard and Klauber team up for annual feast

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its annual Louisiana-inspired Shrimp Boil this weekend in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2014
County endorses Lido renourishment

At a workshop Monday, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2014
Phillippi Farmhouse Market raises money for restoration

Now in its fifth year, the Wednesday farmers market has expanded and raised funds to help restore its historical location.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 17, 2013
P&Z recommends Hilton project approval

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that could break ground in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 10, 2013
Beach drainage takes center stage at SKA meeting

A county official updated the Siesta Key Association about a stalled project to treat stormwater runoff at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Ortygia

This week we went in the kitchen with Gaetano Cannata, owner and chef of Ortygia, while he prepares tonno in agrodolce with braised fennel and garlic peperonata, a Sicilian sweet and sour tuna. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
North end: Getting younger?

Some families with school-age children say they're seeking the close-knit environment Longboat Key has to offer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 25, 2024
Nude swimmer trying to forget a difficult day met by police

An anonymous caller reported a man swimming naked. When police spoke to the swimmer, he said he was having a hard day. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 18, 2024
Chiles Hospitality sells Mar Vista and 2 other beachfront restaurants

A St. Petersburg-based restaurant group also purchases Anna Maria Bake House and Chiles Hospitality's events department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 6, 2024
Volunteers clean up churches on Longboat after Hurricane Helene

Churches make do to clean and prepare for services after the hurricane surge hit Longboat Key on Sept. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2009
Bank forecloses on Colony

Colony president attributes foreclosure to its dispute with Colony condo association. 'There's not going to be a chain across the property,' says Katie Klauber Moulton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2016
Got A Minute?

With the revival of its charitable 60-second play festival, the Players Centre for Performing Arts proves bigger isn’t always better.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 13, 2012
Ahead of his class: Tobias Baker

Sarasota High junior Tobias Baker became the first Sailors wrestler to win the Cougar Invitational Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Letters to the Editor

ULI report assessment lays a costly egg; Lord's Warehouse fashion show chairs give kudos; Suggestions to improve Bradenton Beach traffic; Winding Oaks board supported maintenance

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: All eyes will be upon new Mote exhibit

Rare two-headed, electric eel has aquarium community abuzz.

  • April Fools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 24, 2018
We’ll take liberty

A letter to no-party affiliated voters: You have the power.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 13, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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