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Jo Rustein with Dr. Bernard and Marion Levine
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 10, 2016
JFCS Major Donors Brunch

JFCS hosted a brunch at Longboat Key Club's Portofino Restaurant for the major donors of the JFCS Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting and Golf Challenge. The brunch was hosted on Sunday, April 10.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
News Briefs

Budget tool wins Public Technology Institute award; Commission rejects county solicitation ordinance; Census: Key population grew 1.14% in one year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 12, 2019
Sarasota Bradenton airport sets all-time passenger record

The airport saw more than 161,000 passengers in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2009
Coalition disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorneys say the project is not compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new Central Station has five bays for trucks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
East Manatee Fire Rescue opens Central Station

Th newest station will house the district's specialized equipment and serve as the primary backup for other stations in the district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 11, 2010
The Observer welcomes season with new features

The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney tight end Mitch Arimura caught a 13-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of the Cougars 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney vs. St. Pete Catholic

The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 5-1 with a 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic in non-distirct action tonight. Quarterback Reese Vita threw a pair of touchdown passes to Mitch Arimura (13 yards) and Sean Morris (34 yards). Vita also broke the all-time passing mark of 3,375 yards set back in 2001. Jaz Mongeon rushed for a pair of touchdowns on runs of 11 and 50 yards. Bryce Williams scored on a 1-yard run and Sam Leonard scored on a 3-yard carry. Backup quarterback Jake Jessup threw his first varsity touchdown on a 10-yard pass to Tristan Hillerich. Cardinal Mooney opens its district season next Friday at rival ODA.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The kids are alright

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Bumgarner
  • By Christopher Miller |
  • July 20, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Janis Bumgarner

Since moving to Florida 10 years ago, Waterlefe resident Janis Bumgarner has spent ample time working on her golf game. Bumgarner's focus certainly paid off this week when she recorded her first hole-in-one on the 125-yard No. 9 of Waterlefe Golf and River Club July 10. Here is an in-depth look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Greg Kveton is confident that his development firm and city staff can come to a workable agreement to proceed with the project at 33 S. Palm.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2015
DeMarcay developer pushes forward with high-rise

Despite a setback in the quest to obtain a building permit and a looming deadline, the developer behind a proposed Palm Avenue condominium is determined to find a solution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Easter bunny. Photo courtesy of Mary Del Pup.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 13, 2020
Even the Easter bunny wears a mask

The Easter bunny visited Seaplace residents while taking pandemic precautions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Avery Ruffing. Photo by Liz Ramos
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2020
Hands-on type of Lakewood Ranch student

McNeal fourth grader enjoys art project in the park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Built in 2012, the home at 223 Robin Drive on Bird Key has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,786 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 22, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $6.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 7-11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Quality of Life Ordinance puts stricter regulations on camping in parks and defines criteria for law enforcement to move people to a shelter.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 29, 2017
Sheriff needs funding to enforce homeless plan

The Sheriff's Office needs $617,000 to fund staffing and equipment necessary to enforce the Quality of Life Ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linda Masterman, Sanctuary Director Lee Fox, John McFadden and Ben Masterman
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 19, 2011
Harry's hosts benefit for SOS

The Save Our Seabirds sanctuary was the beneficiary of a wine tasting held Jan. 19, at Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Abby Bannar, Caroline Krupa and Kimmy Comito
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 26, 2014
Sidelines

Local lacrosse players win national tournament; Orioles GCL season underway; GSJGA hosts summer event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 31, 2013
Business Observer 7/31/2013

The Longboat Key Club & Resort received its 30th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 25, 2021
Three who put town first

Spoll, Daly, Zunz step away from the Town Commission having played a role in making Longboat Key a model for good government.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mary Cantrell sees her newest role as a school board member as a steady trek toward progress, not a sprint. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
New school board member sets district goals

Now a member of the Manatee County School Board, Mary Cantrell looks toward steady growth for the district.

  • East County
  • News
Dilapidated tourism units at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort have a new August 2016 tourism extension deadline.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
New Colony extension: August 2016

Various parties still face numerous hurdles in their efforts to revitalize the resort, but a ticking town clock is no longer one of them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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