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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2010
IPOC disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorney Michael Furen said Friday, Jan. 15 the Islandside renovation-and-expansion project isn't compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gwang, Hunsa JK, Phaplern DJ and Kathy Hansapiromchok — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 23, 2019
Siam Gulf sushi and Thai restaurant offers taste of tradition

Kathy and Gwang Hansapiromchok are bringing Thailand to Sarasota with their latest business venture.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 9, 2014
Off the Hook Seafood Company: Off-the-charts good

Off the Hook Seafood Company: Off-the-charts good

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota residents shared their favorite Christmas presents and ornaments with the Observer.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 20, 2019
Sarasota residents recall their greatest gifts

With a nod to nostalgia, Sarasota residents tell us the stories of their favorite gifts and holiday decorations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2012
Community Sports

Read this week's community sports scores

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 12, 2012
'Dead' buses on County Commission agenda

Sarasota County commissioners will consider a contract to buy buses past their "useful life" from Palm Beach County. The deal is five buses for five bucks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano Drs. Maribel Santos-Cordero and Francisco Marcano have participated in more than 10 events, including Tour de Cure, for causes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 26, 2014
Dentist goes the distance for patient

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero will use her patient as inspiration during this year's Tour de Cure.

  • East County
  • News
New Lakewood Ranch High football coach Rashad West was previously the head coach at Southeast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High announces new football coach

Former Southeast High coach Rashad West is the new football coach at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber celebrates members

On March 20, about 85 Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members gathered at Zota Beach Resort for the annual awards luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 1219 Westway Drive, built in 2003, has five bedrooms, six-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,415 square feet of living area. It sold for $7 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 28, 2018
2018: Top 10 real estate transactions

Top Longboat Key residential sales by dollar amount.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A.G. Lafley, right, discusses the bayfront planning effort at an event at The Francis on Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2018
Bayfront planners seek out new voices

The Bay Sarasota wants to get all demographics involved in the process of redeveloping the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2010
FHSAA announces new football classifications

The East County's three high school football teams will be moving into unfamiliar territory next fall after the Florida High School Athletic Association unveiled its new football districts.

  • East County
  • Sports
Allie Daniel, an eighth grader, played the violin.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan's Got Talent!

Nolan Middle School celebrated its 10-year anniversary with its ninth annual Nolan's Got Talent! show Nov. 7. The talent show's former two-time winner, Daniel Shelvin, returned as a guest judge and performer.

  • East County
  • News
With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota plans for Fruitville Road include three traffic circles where traffic lights now control the flow of cars, trucks and pedestrians.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 23, 2017
Longboat Key Mayor voices opposition to proposed changes to Fruitville Road

Mayor Terry Gans addressed Sarasota city planners at a meeting on Wednesday evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Producer Laura Daniel Gale, aka Lady LaLa; original dame Mariel Purdon, aka Mademoiselle Rowdy Pants; Boylesque performer David Charlton, aka Top Hat Dave; and founding dame Virginia Hughes, aka Miss Petite Coquette. File photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 19, 2012
Scene & Heard

Get 'em while they're hot; Eviction may have been a drag, but have no fear; Young boy enjoys first museum visit; We've got talent, yes we do

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota High senior catcher Carson Keyser works on a hand-eye coordination drill during the Sailors baseball camp July 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Baseball Camp

Eighty kids hit the diamond for Sarasota High's annual summer baseball camp, which began June 7 and runs through July 10. During the 20-session camp, players, who were divided into groups based on age, focused on baseball fundamentals, including hitting, fielding, pitching and more. Players also spent a hour each day working on strength training.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker delivers his proposed budget May 30.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 30, 2017
Manatee County budget on the incline

Administrator calls revenue increases an opportunity to 'set priorities.'

  • East County
  • News
Susan and Cliff Scholz, Susan and Tim Clarke and Mickey Callenen attended last year's Party on the Pass.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Save the dates

We're looking forward to an eventful season. Here, we choose our top 10 picks for the winter/spring season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Groundhog Day at the beach

Every six, seven, eight years, the barrier islands need to renourish their beaches. And every time, federal and state agencies delay the projects. There must be a better way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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