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Robert Dinan and his wife, Kerrie Lehnert, are co-owners of Kitchens by Kerrie, located in the Centre Shops. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Robert Dinan

Robert Dinan, co-owner of Kitchens by Kerrie on Longboat Key, served on the New York Police Department from 1996 to 2010. He was at his Long Island, N.Y., home Sept. 11, 2001, when he learned that a plane had hit the first tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Our View: A missed opportunity

Has the city of Sarasota re-opened for business, as it appeared after the spring election? Hopefully, but ...

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
News Briefs

Town Hall to close for Thanksgiving holiday; Ray Rajewski to run for District 3 seat; Town issues requests for proposals; Town Commission approves write-off of debt

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The women's rowing team for the University of Notre Dame practiced at Nathan Benderson Park Jan. 8-14.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
College crews christen rowing facilities

Harvard and Notre Dame rowing crews say they are excited about the training options available to them in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Brandt, general manager, and Zach Hesse, public relations for Stoneybrook Golf Club
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2010
Stoneybrook golf course under new ownership

Soon after Mark and Cindy Pentecost purchased their house in Heritage Harbour, they became the owners of the community's Stoneybrook Golf Club.

  • East County
  • News
Little Five Points park is deemed a passive park for two reasons — its small size and the heavy volume of traffic surrounding it.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2010
TOP STORY, JAN.: City prohibits some activities in parks

Team sports and other high-impact activities are no longer allowed in eight city parks that are defined as passive. All 48 city parks are now designated as active or passive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • December 14, 2012
Stop the world: (the) Umbrella Cult's got a new CD

Stop the world: (the) Umbrella Cult's got a new CD

  • Arts + Culture
Go anywhere on Longboat, and that’s what people are talking about — the coyote.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 5, 2018
Stun it, trap it, remove it

The internet is rife with news stories of coyotes attacking dogs, cats and children. It’s only a matter of time before a regrettable, preventable tragedy occurs. Get rid of the Key’s coyote now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to watch 2018: Zoning codes

The city and county will both review proposed changes to development regulations this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One of eight existing gauges is located on River Club Boulevard, where the road crosses the Braden River.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2017
Manatee gauges water levels

A new rain gauge on Mill Creek will be the county's ninth gauge on waterways.

  • East County
  • News
Drainage issues will be resolved on City Island next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2015
City seeks to drain Ken Thompson Parkway

The days of standing water on City Island’s Ken Thompson Parkway are numbered as the city of Sarasota preps for a new drainage project that will eliminate flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 21, 2015
Five beers to try at the new World of Beer Main Street

Five beers to try at the new World of Beer Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Patrick Lui said his favorite style of bicycle is a cruiser, so he can sit higher and observe the scenery around him. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 25, 2014
New hire gives a lift to transportation program

Patrick Lui will focus on sidewalk infrastructure and safety in his role as bicycle and pedestrian coordinator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to the Department of Transportation, the diverging-diamond interchange will improve delay times. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
'Ultimate Interchange' planned for University Parkway

The Florida Department of Transportation says a new design would slow wait time at red lights and improve safety in an area projected to have increased traffic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Orchestra moves forward with facility improvements; School board adopts tentative budget and millage rate; Water quality project requires tree removal

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2014
Starlite Room makes play for theater crowd

As Tyler Yurckonis prepared to move into a space that housed one of Sarasota's oldest restaurants, he looked for a way to fill a new niche in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2014
Shuffler seeks East County players

The Rev. John Brown wants to build a covered shuffleboard court in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
James P. Wallace III updates the Siesta Key Association on lawsuits during Thursday's meeting.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 7, 2022
After incorporation bill fails, Siesta Key speaks up through lawsuits

Incorporation of Siesta Key has been tabled for the next two years, but residents will continue to make their voices heard through lawsuits.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
William and Francine Forster sold their Unit C301 condominium at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Mary Mooty Kileen, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $5.7 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 27, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 11-15 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

An Infinity home on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops this week's sales at $5.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
OPEN FACED SMOKED SALMON BAGEL ($18): Asiago bagel, house made Boursin, arugula, smoked salmon, herbed tomato, pickled onion, fried capers (shown in the photo above).
  • By Siesta Key Oyster Bar |
  • August 22, 2024
Sunday Funday! New SKOB Brunch Is Egg-cellent

Siesta Key Oyster Bar Chef Devon’s rolls out a brand new brunch menu every Sunday 9am to 11:30am.

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