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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
Drop DROP

"Your plan is not fair, Mr. Bullock." - Maureen Monahan Emergency-services specialist Town of Longboat Key Let's talk about fair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mayor George Spoll and the rest of the Town Commission reappointed Tom Jones to the Citizen's Oversight Committee.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 7, 2011
Commission adopts Vision Plan

The Town Commission also approved a $42,000 funding shortfall for the Longboat Key trolley route.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jan Jordan and Marge Moran at last year's Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce award breakfast.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2018
Marge Moran remembered for making others feel welcome

The former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce ambassador died March 15 at the age of 82.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The IceHouse
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 24, 2014
The iceHouse closes its doors

After its inaugural season of art exhibits, the IceHouse on tenth in the Rosemary District closes its doors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2012
Holiday fun returns to Main Street

Holidays Around the Ranch will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Dianne Ochiltree reads from It's a Seashell Day.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
Local author reads during Braden River Public Library's storytime

This week's theme was oceans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Orlando-based Unicorp National Development Inc. President Charles Whittall submitted an offer for an undisclosed sum to purchase the estate, which includes a $23 million judgment ruling against Colony unit owners.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2014
Colony developers show their hands

With an auction sale of 2.3 acres of Colony property scheduled for Friday, two different development teams have made offers for Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber's bankrupt estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Beaumier, of Gilbane Building Co., co-developers Patrick DiPinto, and David Hargreaves, attorney Brenda Patten, Mark Sultana of DSDG Architects, Tim Helsey, of Gilbane Building Co. and Tom Denslaw, of DSDG Architects. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 18, 2014
Park Residences on Lido off to constructive start

On Nov. 14, Park Residences of Lido Key at 129 Taft Drive held its groundbreaking ceremony. The residences will be the first condos built on Lido Key since 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Our View: Referendum on performance

On the eve of the 2012 presidential election, it seems inconceivable that anyone intending to vote could be undecided at this moment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Nov. 19 through Nov. 24, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Taco Bus had planned to open on Main Street in downtown Sarasota, but re-assigned their lease to a Tampa company.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 1, 2016
Top Story — December: Taco Bus nixes downtown Sarasota location

The owners of the Cask & Ale cocktail bars in Tampa Bay have shown interest in the Main Street space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 21, 2013
Rick Mills selected superintendent of Manatee County Schools

The Manatee County School Board chose Rick Mills, a former military man and chief executive officer of Minneapolis Public Schools, as its superintendent Wednesday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Pamela Letts treated an average of 1,700 patients year-round at the Centre Shops Family Practice and Urgent Care. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2014
Healing Touch

Dr. Pamela Letts will retire May 5, but she believes maintaining long-term medical services on the Key is vital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A dispute on how money should be used to clean up an underground landfill under Ed Smith Stadium has emerged.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
City of Sarasota, Orioles spar over stadium cleanup

The city of Sarasota believes a drainage project requested by the Baltimore Orioles for Ed Smith Stadium doesn't fall under the guidelines of an inter-local agreement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Consider the effects of extension denial; Another Colony extension means further inaction; Our compliments to Waste Management

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Brides Against Breast Cancer 
Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show showcased 18 bridal partners and beauty services.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show

Brides browsed through hundreds of white gowns Saturday, July 13, at Brides Against Breast Cancer '¨Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show to find their dream dress and to help people impacted by cancer. The sale runs to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Brides Against Breast Cancer will donate $2 million this year to Center for Building Hope.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 3, 2015
Miller makes patriotic push for Freedom Fest

Cannons Marina has $500 for the most patriotic business float at this year’s Fourth of July parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olivia Karow said she is guided by her faith and family. Courtesy photo.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 15, 2019
Look above, go beyond at Lakewood Ranch High School

Olivia Karow is clearly passionate about two things: her faith and her loved ones.

  • East County
  • Schools
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 7, 2012
FEB. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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