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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Sarasota High state champion swim team said they celebrated until 3 a.m.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 12, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sailors boys swimmers win state title

They did so while winning zero individual gold medals.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Editorial spells out insanity on federal spending; Legislature and county not guarding house values

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Some residents are concerned that the addition of boat slips, on the left side of Whitaker Bayou, will create too narrow of a channel for many boaters to be able to maneuver safely.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 21, 2011
Commission not on board with slips

City commissioners denied a request to add 16 boat slips to a proposed hotel just off North Trail, which developers say will hinder their chances of getting a high-quality hotel company to join the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O., Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist |
  • April 8, 2021
Vein Treatment Made Easy with Advanced Technology

Vein Treatment Made Easy with Advanced Technology

  • Health
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North Trail Redevelopment Partnership Chairman Jay Patel is still optimistic an overlay district will lead to more redevelopment in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2018
North Trail hopes overlay sparks redevelopment

Only two developments have used the North Trail Overlay District in the past five years, but stakeholders still see the special regulations as a valuable tool.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 26, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 11

It was Juliette's birthday on this episode of "Siesta Key," but Alex seemed to be the one with the most to, unfortunately, celebrate this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 5, 2022
Two-home Nokomis property sells for $10.5 million

A Seagrape property in Nokomis is the top seller this week at $10.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dr. Fritz and Ping Faulhaber of the Faulhaber Family Foundation.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 21, 2014
Sarasota welcomes Suncoast Science Center

The Suncoast Science Center will provide 60,000 square feet of experiential learning for students and members of the community. 'We need a place outside the classroom where there are no time limits," says Ping Faulhaber, "where kids can explore, create and be innovative."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The workshop will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 15, 2011
Proposed bill could terminate town's business tax receipt program

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss Florida House Bill 4025 and Florida Senate Bill 760 at today's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Pass drawbridge will be repaired in May.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
FDOT to hold public meeting on Longboat Key Pass bridge

The bridge is safe, but dates back to Eisenhower

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tara Elementary School kindergarten teacher Josephine Johnson shows her students how to prepare garlic cloves for cooking.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 3, 2017
Kindergarteners open up their very own restaurant

Restaurant puts experience on the menu for Tara students.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea presented County Commissioners with a $1.5 billion budget Tuesday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget

Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget which will be reviewed by commissioners in a series of public workshops.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
News Briefs

East County high schools excel in graduation rates; Adoption numbers rising; Music on Main acts set

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Our View: Reviewing codes long overdue

Longboat Key commissioners don't get much credit, but for this we want to encourage them to forge ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Barbara Schwartz

Former protester and Nixon staffer, 68.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bayfront Park playground was closed to the public indefinitely in March due to public safety issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2014
Bayfront Park playground reopens

The playground at Bayfront Park has reopened today following a closure for repairs that lasted more than four months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
Church hopes expansion will create heavenly appearance

Church of the Redeemer will convert the rear of its building, which fronts Palm Avenue, into a new grand entryway, which will be more noticeable to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rebecca Desch pins the lieutenant insignia on the shirt of her husband, Brandon.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2018
Fire Department promotes Desch to lieutenant

New officer has been with the department for nearly 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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