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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 13, 2022
The do-gooding duo driving change on Longboat Key

The Drivers work, play and volunteer around their new home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Central District, Seat 2: Bridgette Fiorucci

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 8, 2015
Turtle Watch asks residents to share the beach

During turtle nesting season, visitors, residents and businesses are encouraged to move their belongings away from the beach to help turtles. Many, however, are leaving items behind, which can cause problems for nesting turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sen. Jeff Brandes, Florida District 24 | Guest Contributor |
  • May 18, 2022
Marketplace of Ideas: A call for courage

When Florida lawmakers convene on property insurance, they will confront the biggest economic challenge in state history. They need to change the incentives to a market of free enterprise and competition that benefits consumers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 12, 2016
The House of the Future:Paul Rudolph's architectural impact

Paul Rudolph’s tiny house has a big impact at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
A common thread in Lakewood Ranch

Shared interest makes for a close-knit group at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 30, 2021
Former captain begins tenure as interim police chief

Turner previously served the Longboat Key Police Department from December 2001 through October 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 30, 2022
Spring has sprung on Longboat Key

Temperatures rise, flowers bloom and sunburned tourists appear.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 4, 2022
Sarasota Bay Watch releasing 1 million water-cleaning clams into bay

Organization first examines bottom Sarasota Bay to find best places for the shellfish.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • May 11, 2022
Not learning from history on affordable housing

The labor market in Sarasota is adjusting all the time — and fairly quickly.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 8, 2021
Love on Longboat: Finding the romance in a pandemic

Staying in this Valentine's Day? Here are a few Longboat-Key-centric ways to make it special.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 28, 2009
The organ doctor

Bob Campbell has fixed Sarasota church organs for 40 years and still can't play a tune.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 11, 2009
Dining companion

George Armstrong takes us into Treviso Restaurant's gourmet kitchen on the Ringling Museum grounds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 9, 2009
Dance review: 'The Nutcracker'

Robert de Warren's version of 'The Nutcracker' is quite lovely, indeed, and kudos to the Sarasota Ballet for reviving the holiday classic this season. There's nothing quite like a growing Christmas tree to get you into the spirit.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2009
Our View

CEO mayor, anyone?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2009
Backflow deadline looms

With 331 backflow-prevention devices left to be installed Key-wide, commissioners will discuss a possible third extension at its Thursday, June 18 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 19, 2009
Just for Kicks

The Braden River Soccer Club began its 12th year with the start of its competitive senior soccer season Aug. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2009
Where are they now?: Edith Barr Dunn

Barr Dunn may be retired, but she remains a restaurant consultant at heart.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
NEIGHBORS: Tom Buchter

As the new CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Buchter is up for the challenges ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Finalists chosen for McNeal principal

Barry Dunn, James Horner and Norma Scott will meet staff and the public at a community forum May 14.

  • East County
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