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Suzanne and Don Gangnagel review the 10-year master plan for Community Haven.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 15, 2015
Community Haven hosts Around the World in 80 Days event

To raise funds for its new Haven Industries Vocational Center, Community Haven hosted a multi-cultural event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2015
YO Sushi! opens second U.S. location

The new store opens today in The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
The Saks Fifth Avenue sign was attached to the exterior of the mall this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2014
Top Stories - East County: May

Crate & Barrel and J. Crew have committed to locations at the new Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
For an in-depth look at the Sarasota Observer’s top issues to watch in 2015, click on the following links below.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2015
Sarasota 2015 Issues to Watch

There are plenty of issues in Sarasota to watch that will make 2015 a newsworthy year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Future Marlene's House residents, Community Haven representatives and others throw dirt to celebrate the start of construction.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2015
CHAC expands facilities

Community Haven today broke ground on Marlene's House, a new 9-bed group home

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Obituary: Elaine Koch

Elaine Koch, 87, of Longboat Key and Manhattan, N.Y., died Nov. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 3, 2013
Tokajer becomes a police chief

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming informed Town Manager Dave Bullock Monday, April 1 that Administrative Captain Bill Tokaje has accepted the position of police chief for the city of Holmes Beach. Tokajer will be reporting to his new post on Monday, April 8. Cumming has appointed Officer Frank Rubino to assume Tokajer's responsibilities as administrative captain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2013
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall meets with Foundation about next face-lift

The nonprofit group that supports the performing arts venue will meet with Van Wezel executives to discuss the next round of improvements.

  • Arts + Culture
Sasha Nir and Matthew Baker wave flags to celebrate Israel’s 65th birthday. Courtesy photo
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD

Students at The Gan School at Temple Sinai celebrated Israel's 65th birthday, which was April 16, by taking an imaginary plane ride to Israel.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
JUST THE STATS

63 - The score Lakewood Ranch High junior Ramsey Touchberry shot to set a new course record at Lemon Bay Country Club during a Florida Junior Tour event May 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Gillespie Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2013
June 20: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Police investigate Gillespie Park shooting; Fort Hamer Bridge moves closer to approval; Duany pushes environmentalists to guide city building regulations; Manatee School District names new leadership

  • Siesta Key
  • News
LBK Liquors is located at 6854 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 24, 2014
LBK Liquors to open June 30

The new Whitney Beach liquor store has a soft opening planned for next Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Korie Ann Maser
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
East County Births

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Managing Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This aerial photo of the Siesta Key public beach improvements shows the east concessions building in the top left, with the new maintenance building and tennis courts on the right.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 5, 2014
Commission gets update on beach project

A major facelift for Siesta Key public beach is about a quarter complete, as the east concessions building takes shape.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Side yard becomes private oasis

Spanish Main Yacht Club residents Jim and Phyllis McGuire decided to put their green thumbs to use this past winter by creating a small oasis in their side yard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged each of the following men with exposure of sexual organs, which is a misdemeanor.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 5, 2013
Seven men arrested for indecent exposure

Sarasota County deputies arrested seven men who exposed themselves to undercover detectives after a three-day operation at Casperson Beach Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flori Roberts, Dr. Sidney Katz and Elaine Keating at SMOA's Inaugural Bash in January 2013.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 24, 2014
Elaine Keating pledges a million dollar match to SMOA

Philanthropist Elaine Keating just started the push toward the fundraising finish of the Sarasota Museum of Art campaign. Keating, a founding member of SMOA, pledged one million dollars to match any new contributions.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo Flori Roberts, Dr. Sidney Katz and Elaine Keating at SMOA's Inaugural Bash in January 2013
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Keating creates 'Million Dollar Match' for Sarasota Museum of Art

Longboat Key philanthropist Elaine Keating has pledged $1 million to match new contributions to help complete Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA).

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 28, 2021
Donors of Distinction debuts Whiskey for Wishes event

The new event was held at Waterworks on Nov. 27.

  • Black Tie
Residents from Bay Isles Harbor filed suit against the Bay Isles Association claiming the association is not assessing properties equitably.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 5, 2025
Bay Isles Association sued over alleged inequity in assessment collection

A group of nine residents began the lawsuit in 2023, which claims the association is assessing properties inappropriately compared to its master guidelines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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