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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Dec. 2 to Dec. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • April 11, 2013
The Backstage Blogger interviews playwright Jack Gilhooley

The Backstage Blogger interviews playwright Jack Gilhooley

  • Arts + Culture
Sage Longboat Key proposes to build 16 beachfront residences at 4651 Gulf of Mexico Drive, the site of Sun 'n' Sea Cottages & Apartments. New projects could help boost future taxable values on the Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 19, 2020
Longboat Key property values decrease for first time in seven years

The Sarasota County side of the island saw a decrease in taxable property values.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock, Vice Mayor David Brenner and town attorney David Persson hold a discussion after a court hearing at the Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center Thursday in Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 21, 2012
Town, IPOC spar over code changes

Sarasota County Clerk of the 12th Circuit Court Judge Lee Haworth will wait to make a ruling on a code change declaratory relief case that was debated Thursday in his courtroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lori Sax Ken Hughes founded Bradenton-based CNK Realty last year. The commercial real estate firm focuses exclusively on medical and health care properties.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 12, 2014
Medical Moves

A boom has percolated in medical and health care commercial real estate. Brokers hope it lasts awhile.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
Commission to discuss community center concept

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a proposed community center for Bayfront Park Recreation Center Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jay Romine, now the director of the MTC Law Enforcement Academy, is headed to the Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 11, 2020
Law Enforcement Officers' Hall of Fame inducts Bradenton man

Mill Creek's Jay Romine will be honored for his 41-year career in law enforcement in Manatee County.

  • East County
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 23, 2020
Another tee shot goes 'OB'

Taxpayers are expected to subsidize the Bobby Jones Golf Club in the current fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Officer Shawn Nagell stands with the safety recognition award he received for his work during the 2019 Click It or Ticket National Campaign. (Courtesy of Town of Longboat Key Police Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 13, 2019
Longboat police officer receives safety recognition award

Shawn Nagell earned the award during a national Click It or Ticket campaign

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

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 "I've always been that person who loves to keep in touch," Jules Price says. "My maid of honor was my best friend in kindergarten. If that doesn't say it, I don't know what does."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 13, 2010
East County singer's star rises in new career

Jules Price always imagined she'd be famous for singing. A greeting-card company changed all that.

  • Arts + Culture
Although he never thought he would be an author, Central Park resident Bill Kopcsak publishes his first book. Now he's taking playwriting classes.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 24, 2020
Lakewood Ranch author treasures memories of 'Aunt Ruth'

Local writer publishes first book and starts writing plays.

  • East County
  • News
At 183 feet, Islands West is one of the tallest structures on Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat leaders set 80-foot height limit

Planning board members set a height limit on an otherwise flexible development process to keep the character of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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The city's year-round tree lights are maintained by the Downtown Improvement District, an expense the group expects to total $60,000 in fiscal year 2022. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2021
City leaders consider options for downtown lights

Mayor Hagen Brody is determined to bring enhanced holiday lighting to downtown Sarasota. Do other officials share his passion for that cause?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 5, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 8

Chloe uncovers new gossip, Kelsey lashes out at Garrett and Alex and Juliette shockingly can't seem to agree if Alex cheated or not on this week's episode of MTV's "Siesta Key" reality TV show.

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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 13, 2020
Sarasota School Board sets new policies, approves Corcoran’s contract

The board approved policies that would allow medical marijuana to be administered on campus and authorize administrators to use metal detectors to search students.

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Commissioner Jim Brown leading efforts to fund Arts, Culture and Education Center
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 20, 2019
Brown: Longboat theater talk is encouraging

Commissioner works to find new strategies to raising $18 million privately for art center project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Debbie Robertson and Laura Clearie go through their routine. They won a silver medal for their duet performance.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Ladies win in unison

Sarasota masters swimmers take synchronized gold medal.

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  • A time to celebrate |
  • November 21, 2022
Nancy Wellford turns 100!

Nancy Wellford turns 100!

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Nick Anastasia, Mike Backes, Nygel D. Robinson, and Emily Dennis. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 2, 2019
FST swings into its new season with a Dean Martin revue

'That’s Amoré!' raises a glass to Martin’s musical legacy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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