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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 13, 2011
Former trailer park may soon see movement

By late spring, dirt could be moved on the former trailer park at the Stickney Point Road gateway to Siesta Key. Two hotels are being discussed for the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 15, 2010
Man on the street: Thankful time

We asked Longboaters what they are thankful for this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2011
New traffic lights get green light

Three of the town's traffic lights are being replaced as part of the paving project being performed in the Sarasota County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 3, 2010
Man on the Street: Downtown Improvements

We headed to downtown Sarasota to pose the question: What do you think of the Five Points roundabout in particular and the downtown improvements overall?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2011
Sarasota cleanup effort underway

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful is ramping up its 2011 International Coastal Cleanup effort, which will be held Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2011
Sheriff's office warns of new scam

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is warning all residents about a new scam that is spreading but has yet to hit the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2011
CLUCK makes noise at county level

Sarasota County is going to be urged to allow its residents to keep chickens in backyards of all residential areas, including on barrier islands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Braden River Middle (VIDEO)

Braden River Middle School students launched homemade rockets during the 11th Annual Night Under the Stars event hosted by the school's science department April 7.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2011
Ranch defender signs with Sand Sharks

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristen Voight became the third Lady Mustang soccer player to commit to play at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 2, 2011
Committee questions State of City address

The Charter Review Committee reverses a previous decision to have the city manager deliver the address. It also wants all mention of the State of the City stricken from the city's charter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 8, 2011
Caragiulo unseats Clapp

The restaurateur squeaked by the incumbent commissioner by 11 votes in the District 2 City Commission race, which triggered an automatic recount. Snyder claimed the District 3 seat; and Shaw and Holland will face off in a May runoff election for the District 1 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Sarasota County: $380 million in water-service debt

County staff provided commissioners with an update last week of the county's water system as a facility expansion is planned.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 23, 2012
March 22: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Seawall has turtle watchers walking on eggshells

An exposed seawall is an ongoing concern for Turtle Watch volunteers, who cross the privately owned structure as part of their patrol duties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Michael Cronin shares the story of his saffron-colored ride

Every day's a sunny one for Michael Cronin, who drives a rubber duck-colored 1940 Pontiac. (For car aficionados, that's 77 Corvette Yellow.)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 14, 2013
Student Spotlight: Pamela Kurpiewski

Pamela Kurpiewski walks through the halls of the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, waving hello to passing classmates.

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 15, 2013
VIDEO: TWIS interviews Anne-Marie Slaughter at the 2013 Renaissance Luncheon

VIDEO: TWIS interviews Anne-Marie Slaughter at the 2013 Renaissance Luncheon

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
Sales provide options for crafty Key shoppers

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and Longboat Island Chapel will hold their annual bazaars on the same day as the Gourmet Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Beach-inspired boutique opens on Ocean Boulevard; Art'n Party makes art accessible on the Key

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 28, 2013
Your Neighbor: Peggy Messick

Growing up in the small town of Lead, S.D., Peggy Messick never imagined herself working in the Pentagon, but, at 18 years old, that was exactly what she was doing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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