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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Our View: To end the Colony dispute

It's the thought that counts. It was right on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Our View: To end the Colony dispute

It's the thought that counts. It was right on.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Pam Eubanks Bob Delaney says his presentations on post-traumatic stress disorder have proven to be more valuable than any of his NBA memorabilia.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 6, 2014
Retired ref earns 'spirit' distinction

After the basketball court healed his emotional wounds, Bob Delaney receives recognition for his work on PTSD awareness.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 22, 2009
Obituary: Geraldine 'Gerry' Shields

Geraldine 'Gerry' Shields, 81, of Longboat Key, died June 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rotating art show has adorned the walls of the Town Hall chambers for years. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2013
Town Hall displays atypical art gallery and exhibit

The commission chambers features a rotating art show that's showcased the works of more than 100 artists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Keely Carney |
  • April 7, 2012
The Voices in My Head ... and the Hair Atop It

The Voices in My Head ... and the Hair Atop It

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Braden River High volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title Oct. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2010
Braden River claims district crown

The Pirate volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Palmetto in the Class 4A-District 10 Championship Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 27, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $1.17 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 11-15

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash has an issue with a proposed plan to dredge the authorized boating channel of Longboat Pass.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 13, 2010
McClash dredges up Longboat Pass issue

The Town Commission believes allowing the Longboat Pass channel to drift closer to the Key will have detrimental effects on the island's north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 1, 2009
Harvest praise band releases CD

The HY5 Praise Band released "Believe Belong Live Love Grow" in April.

  • East County
  • News
SCD company dancers rehearse Howe's piece,"Dok Champa (Plumeria) Village to Steam City." Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 25, 2016
Step into the Spotlight: Local dance company offers choreographers a rare opportunity

Sarasota Contemporary Dance show "Voices" gives young choreographers a chance to showcase their work.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Mote, USF celebrate new partnership

Mote Marine Laboratory and the University of South Florida announced an affiliation agreement that will allow both institutions to pursue new research grants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
State Street businesses are excited to see customers return.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2015
State Street: Open for Business

After nearly a year of construction, the State Street parking garage is open. With closures in the rear-view mirror, nearby stores and restaurants hope to take advantage of the newly unrestricted street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Austin Rushnell brought back an authentic hurley and sliotar from Dublin, after discovering Irish hurling this past summer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
Luck of the Irish

LWR High School alum Austin Rushnell participated in his first hurling and Gaelic football competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2010
Business Observer 03.04.10

Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities has closed 47 contracts since the beginning of the year -- including four for more than $1 million -- the company reported this week.

  • East County
  • News
KTTC swag bag Chairwoman Sabrina Cullen
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 24, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

It's a wrap!; Dennis Stover receives a birthday surprise

  • Arts + Culture
Aaron Johnson portrays John Lennon in "Nowhere Boy."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 10, 2010
Film Review: 'Nowhere Boy'

Director Sam Taylor-Wood's character-driven film stars Aaron Johnson as John Lennon.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 23, 2009
Lake Club home sells for $1.55 million

The following real estate transactions took place between Aug. 13-17.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Tom and Holly McAndrew gather with their children Thomas, 11, Merritt, 2, two foster children, center, Owen, 9, and Scarlette, 3. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2015
Always enough love

A homemade welcome mat leading into the McAndrew home reads, “Welcome to our loud, crazy, fun, happy home.” With six children under one roof, the noise begins at 6:30 a.m. It doesn’t stop until nearly 9 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dr. Peter A. Wish |
  • March 8, 2012
My View: People behaving badly

My wife and I moved to Sarasota almost 20 years ago. We chose this community because it was beautiful, arts-oriented, small, peaceful and civilized.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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