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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOL: Developer, town work together on rec-center redo

Multi-purpose room could host art class, boat show.

  • April Fools
The referendum asks voters to issue bonds or notes to finance burying of GMD overhead power feeders and utility lines and power poles.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
Down to the Wires: everything you need to know about the undergrounding referendum

Get the facts on undergrounding Longboat Key utilities before you cast your ballot in the Nov. 3 referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rev. Caleb Free says the build-out of the church expands usable space by two-thirds. He hopes Risen Savior can do more community outreach now.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2018
Risen Savior opens expansion, plans for future.

Church will hold grand opening celebration this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Red-bellied Woodpeckers use their chisel-shaped bill to forage for insects, seeds, mast, fruit, and pulp.   (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • February 12, 2021
Bird of the week: Red-bellied woodpecker

The species is the most widely seen woodpecker in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Eoin Carey.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 2, 2015
Hidden in Plain Sight: "If These Spasms Could Speak" at Florida Studio Theatre

With his one-man play, Robert Softley Gale explores what it means to live with a disability

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 17, 2022
St. Mary's Men's Club hosts annual golf tournament

The Longboat Key church hosted 160 golfers at the Harbourside Golf Course.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 30, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce gathers guests for Business After Hours

Despite the rain, a couple dozen local businesspeople came to network.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The proposed sales office could cost about $2 million to build.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 5, 2019
Longboat board backs St. Regis sales office

Work on sales office to begin by fall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 26, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Alan Thompson is an expert in neuro-linguistic programming and mind-mapping techniques, is an inspirational speaker for the real estate industry in the United States and Canada.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
Business Observer 01.27.11

Sales trainer and coach Alan B. Thompson will be the featured speaker at CornerStone Title's "Jet Pilots Don't Have Rear View Mirrors" seminar from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jan. 27, at The Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"I'd rather be working than sitting on this stoop," says Joel McGlone.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 7, 2013
Standing their ground

Those who 'fly signs' at some of Sarasota's busiest intersections say they have no other choice and will continue to do so - even if the city enacts a new law against it.

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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 15, 2021
Sand sculptors compete at returning Siesta Key Crystal Classic

The event ran through Nov. 12-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School registrar Patty Lee said the school had choice available to incoming kindergarten students for the 2019-2020 school year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2019
As Manatee Schools approaches open school choice, parents still worry

Open enrollment for all ages opens Dec. 2, but joining siblings not a guarantee.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2016
Moving city elections to November will improve turnout, accountability

Former Sarasota political consultant Gabriel Hament lays out the case to move city elections.

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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 5, 2020
Mothers Helping Mothers expands

Mothers Helping Mothers expanded into its building to 8,000 feet.

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  • Neighbors
Mrs. Clause, also known as Stacey Volpe, the development assistant for SMART, brings Magic to the barn.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2021
SMART hosts open house and riding camp in east Bradenton

Those who attend SMART's open house can walk or gallop around Lollipop Lane.

  • East County
  • News
Ruth Davis and Freya Robbins recently underwent an end-of-life process. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota has more than one end-of-life option

There are more than one way to plan the end of your life.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 4

Elizabeth Yerkes captured this photo of a palm in bloom in Longboat Landings.

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  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • July 12, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: WORK IT!

PREEN & CHIC: WORK IT!

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2009
Planning Commission to hear cell tower ordinance

The Manatee County Planning Commission will make recommendations on several changes to the county's Land Development Code at its Dec. 10 meeting.

  • East County
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