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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
LLSA Chamber makes a challenge

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce will host the second Longboat Key Challenge this weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Workers are digging the holes where the parking meters will be placed.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 12, 2011
Meters to be installed by end of the month

Crews are conducting prep work this week for meter placement, which is scheduled to begin before the end of April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 19, 2014
School district sells land by Braden River High

Blackrock Development Holdings purchased a 10-acre site at the corner of Caruso Road and State Road 70.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
Bullock recommends 1.8872 millage

The recommended millage is the rate approved by the commission as the maximum rate it will levy for the upcoming 2012-13 fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"La Fille mal Gardée"
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 19, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'La Fille mal Gardee'

Sarasota Ballet gave us the best present of the holiday season with its performance of Sir Frederick Ashton's masterpiece, 'La Fille mal Gardee.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
Correction

The Jan. 13 issue of the Longboat Observer stated that Lois and Bill Cohodas recently celebrated their 61st anniversary. But we were wrong - that was so 10 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Community golf

Community golf scores from Palm-Aire, River Club and Rosedale

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 13, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: 180 Skate

Come at Me, Sarasota: 180 Skate

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 8, 2014
School Board starts 2014 with controversy and congratulations

The Sarasota School Board's first meeting of 2014 highlighted some of the district's most noteworthy achievements and showcased a growing controversy over possible health hazards at an area elementary school.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dabo Swinney celebrates Clemson's 2019 national championship with senior offensive lineman Mitch Hyatt (75) and junior cornerback Trayvon Mullen (1). Photo courtesy David Platt/Clemson Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2019
Dabo Swinney a dandy for the Dick Vitale Gala

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney is a 'dandy' for the Dick Vitale Gala.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 7, 2014
Pasta La Vista

We've found some of the guys (and gal) in Sarasota who make pasta by hand in-house.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2010
SMR acquires full ownership of Main Street

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch announced today it has bought out interest held by its partner for the Lakewood Ranch Main Street project, Casto Lifestyle Properties.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: On Golden Pond

Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harvey Vengroff
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2018
In Memoriam 2018

Longboat Key said goodbye to many of its beloved residents this summer. In the following pages, we honor them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2013
Diversions eEdition 01.10.13

Enjoy a eEdition of the Jan. 10, 2013 edition of Diversions.

  • Arts + Culture
Today’s meeting took place at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
Commission approves Comp Plan amendments

The amendments relate to the Bayfront Park Recreation Center and the Key Club's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School Avenue cuts through the middle of Sarasota High School. The school district has been working for years to unify the campus, finally succeeding at Monday's commission meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2019
City approves permanent School Avenue closure

Despite objections from neighbors, the City Commission agreed to relinquish its control of a road segment that cuts through Sarasota High School’s campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota business, such as the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, helped raise food and funds.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 20, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger surpasses goal

The 40-day campaign, which ended May 10, is part of All Faiths' efforts to end hunger for Sarasota families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Animal Services promotes program

Manatee County Animal Services hopes to increase animal adoptions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Junior League of Sarasota New Member class created a sensory garden for  Girls Inc. of Sarasota County on April. 22. Photos by  Michaela Ristaino Photography
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.27.17

From multiple business anniversaries to a VIP experience on Sarasota Bay, we've got the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
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