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Work to demolish Amore is nearly complete, and the town is waiting for word on land-permitting before moving ahead with site preparation.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2019
Longboat leaders will try again on art center memo

Commission again rejects memorandum of understanding with Ringling College over Arts, Culture and Education Center, aims to keep working on wording.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Country Club Shores residents Jackie Meckstroth, Gerard Mos with his dogs, Merle and Coco, and Commissioner Lynn Larson, holding Muffin, cross Gulf of Mexico Drive, then return five minutes later Jan. 15, in a crosswalk crossing test.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
WalkWise program to teach crossroad rules

A new Walk Wise program to inform residents how to use new Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks will start soon as concerns about the crosswalks and the flashing lights linger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
'Madrid Metropolis' by Christina Seely
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 19, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch junior Sophia Falco ran away from the field in her preliminary heat of the 100-meter dash.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
Ranch girls, Sarasota boys claim district crowns

The Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Riverview track teams competed in the Class 4A-District 8 meet April 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.24.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bob Whitford is leaving his position as operations and facilities director at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2020
SANCA executive hits finish line after enriching Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Bob Whitford gives up post at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota after building North America's top rowing facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • May 13, 2020
Will it be a V, U or ✓?

The optimistic and pessimistic economists both have legitimate arguments on whether the recovery will be quick or protracted. One factor influencing the recovery will be government spending policies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 28, 2018
Circus Arts Conservatory transforms the big top into a winter wonderland

The Circus Arts Gala was held Jan. 27 at Ulla Searing Big Top.

  • Black Tie
Danny Walker. Photo courtesy the University of Virginia.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 04.26.18

East County High 5 Moments: 04.26.18

  • East County
  • Sports
Joaquin Phoenix stars as Freddie Quell in "The Master." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2012
Film Review: 'The Master'

Audiences either get director Paul Thomas Anderson's films or they're left reeling in the wakes they create: "The Master" is no exception.

  • Arts + Culture
Tanks in Mote Marine's new Science Education Aquarium will hold more than 1 million gallons of water.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2019
Mote Marine picks builders for its Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch builder Willis Smith and its partner, Orlando's Whiting-Turner, get contract to build an iconic structure.

  • East County
  • News
David Persson believes a lawsuit may have to be filed against a Key resident who won't allow town staff to enter his home.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 3, 2010
Attorney plans lawsuit against resident

Town attorney David Persson says if Key resident James Armstrong does not allow town staff to inspect his home for work done without a permit, he will file a lawsuit against him and ask a judge to allow access to the home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kaidi Gullion, Maya Almand, Mazey Driscoll, Molly Aldrich and Hope Panagiotu race a 50 yard dash.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tabernacle School Olympics

Children at the Tabernacle Christian School competed for bragging rights March 20 and March 21 as the school hosted its annual Olympics event.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 30, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports : Thursday, April 30

BUSTED: This week in police reports : Thursday, April 30

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
Sidelines

ODA crowns state tennis champs; Rosedale to hold junior golf program; LECOM organizes annual golf tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department thanks community, staff

Department's first Medal Day honors those who serve and those who help.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A great week for area teams, though some games were closer than others.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 10.21.16

A great week for area teams, though some games were closer than others.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Lee Wetherington Homes opens The Verona; John Neal Homes breaks ground on Siesta Key model

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Tyler Whitson |
  • October 11, 2012
Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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