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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
News Briefs

Publix to go before the Town Commission; Town, Key Club file appeals; Citizens decreases its maximum coverage limit

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
No resolution reached in the Colony mediation

A Nov. 12 conference didn't put an end to years of disputes at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Andy Sawyer

Andy Sawyer started playing tennis when he was 8 years old, after his dad introduced him to the sport.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 7, 2011
Film Review: 'The Descendants'

Is George Clooney for real? Does he not continuously prove one can improve upon perfection?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Brown urges communities to work together

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown hopes the town will work more closely with its neighbors to reduce the costs of future beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2011
Detectives arrest Ranch home invasion suspect

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives say George Hand, 26, is responsible for the July 26 home invasion in Lakewood Ranch. Police also say he also is a suspect in the July 17 home invasion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 6, 2010
Commission may make beach decision

The Longboat Key Town Commission could decide whether to delay its island-wide beach renourishment project by a year at its regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Observer moves its offices to Main Street

The Observer and its sister publication, Gulf Coast Business Review, opened their new offices at 1970 Main St., in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2010
Trolley talk to highlight commission meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a Manatee County trolley funding shortfall at its regular workshop today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 3, 2010
Key Real Estate: Seaplace unit sells for $1.33 million

The sale was the largest of the six transactions recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys during the week of Oct. 18 through Oct. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2011
News Briefs

Mote, UF study could benefit coral reefs; Commission to discuss redistricting proposal; Lenobel, Zunz qualify to run for re-election; Town monitoring tropical disturbance

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Mar Vista upstairs dining grounded until next year

The restaurant will soon begin minor renovations, however, patrons will have to wait until next season for upstairs dining.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
Mating herd of manatees stops by Christian Retreat

A mating herd of manatees spent a day in the Manatee River along Christian Retreat's property, much to delight of its residents and staff.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
Brown puts Kiwanis Club on agenda

Mayor Jim Brown talked Publix, pensions and the town manager position at the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's morning meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 31, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Megan Wallin

Megan Wallin, a Sarasota native, is the founder of SpikeKey. Wallin has focused on playing beach volleyball and on running SpikeKey, which offers volleyball clinics on Siesta Key beach. Wallin has played all over the world and is gearing up for another season of beach volleyball competitions.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 24, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Dawn Epstein

This week's featured athlete is Dawn Epstein, an avid stand-up paddleboarder who is happiest when she's out on the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 26, 2011
Ringling cameras roll at Summerfield Park

A student-led movie crew of about 30 invaded Summerfield Park Jan. 14 to film a scene for a senior thesis project.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2011
Pension Experts: PIC Pension Committee presents its findings

Five Longboat Key residents, who reviewed the town's three pension plans, said the town is 'headed toward a financial crisis.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
My bracket is ready ... Is yours?

There are perhaps no two words that unite sports fans more than "March Madness."

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
Male models to spice up 'Taste of the Keys'

A Taste of the Keys and Male Fashion Show will take place Wednesday, April 13, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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