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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2010
Commission unhappy with oil-spill plan

The Longboat Key Town Commission also established a maximum millage rate of 1.9036 mills Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Lubrino is the head coach of the Lakewood Ranch Swim Association Lightning.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Lightning swim coach treats his team like family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2014
Lady Blazers tame Lady Cougars

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 25-21, 25-17, 25-14 in its season opener Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 9, 2015
Microsoft announces store opening at Mall at UTC

Microsoft will open three new stores this summer, including one at The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hollie Bouduille, Callum Vincent, Amelie Bouduille and Ellis Vincent at the 2017 Fright Night.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 8, 2018
St. Armands fills October calendar

Throughout this month, four events will entertain all ages for free.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2009
Town staff 'cannot recommend' OK of project

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson issued an Islandside staff report Friday, Oct. 9 that said town staff 'cannot recommend' approval of the $400 million Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside Outline Development Plan request.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home in John Ringling Estates at 23 S. Polk Drive recently sold for $2.3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 3, 2018
John Ringling Estates home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
News briefs 9.05.13

Fire Rescue calls increase 12.6% in 2013; Longboat's swan-keeper seeks donations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design Larry Thompson. File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2017
Poised for Progress: Ringling College of Art and Design expands its footprint

Ringling College of Art and Design is having a growth spurt. What do its ambitious expansions mean for the future of the local institution?

  • Arts + Culture
Key Chorale performed at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. in 2017.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 4, 2017
Chorale starts on right note

Key Chorale will begin its 33rd season with the Sarasota Choral Festival and end with the Tomorrow’s Voices Today concert.

  • Arts + Culture
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May said he couldn’t justify approving a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement and reorganization plan Wednesday in his Tampa courtroom.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: February

A Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement and Chapter 11 reorganization plan was rejected in favor of converting the entire case to Chapter 7 liquidation.

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  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 3, 2019
Kesha delivers "Godzilla" on request

My OMG days are winding down, the Black Tie App is working on updating, a local fashionista paints with color and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Performers Joshua Thompson, Topaz Von Wood and Derric Gobourne Jr. credit WBTT for putting them on the path to a professional career. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 25, 2018
'Rockin' Down Fairytale Lane' dancers credit WBTT for their path to success

This triple threat trio in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's upcoming original musical are on the verge of big breaks.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new P.F. Chang's China Bistro restaurant should open by August 2013 in a newly-constructed 6,900-square-foot building at the corner of U.S. 41 and Osprey Avenue. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 20, 2012
P.F. Chang's slated to open in summer 2013

Construction of the restaurant will start in November, now that commissioners approved a plan to vacate a portion of road that will make way for parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dirce Kennedy, seen here in her home studio, has 21 pieces on display at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 2, 2019
Portrait artist Dirce Kennedy aims to capture her subjects inside and out

Artist Dirce Kennedy's latest exhibit is now through April 22 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Capt. Paul Wren says the district converted striping on the back of firetrucks from blue-and-white to red-and-yellow. The yellow is much more visible to motorists, especially at night.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area first responders in line of fire

Fire chief in Lakewood Ranch says I-75 responses can be treacherous.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2017
Crews rescue suspended worker from Palm Avenue construction site

Following a scaffolding malfunction, emergency personnel rescued a worker trapped on the side of the high-rise at 624 S. Palm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County resident Lynn Rasys said she especially loves the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast’s educational programming.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2010
Perlman/Suncoast tunes up for season

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast named recently the East County's Lynn Rasys as its new development director.

  • Arts + Culture
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