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  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 18, 2010
Deal Us In: Against all odds

The defenders begin with a club to East's ace. A diamond to West's ace follows, along with a diamond ruff by East and a club exit. West follows with the three of clubs. What should happen next?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anthony Mathuson, owner of Tony's Used Appliances, said he’s been setting up a few of his products outside his storefront for 12 years. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 25, 2014
Outdoor displays move to discussion forefront

From the proposal to allow outdoor displays in a special overlay district on Siesta Key to several special-exception petitions, the county is concerned with curb appeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Morrison's Southwest Florida Division President Cammie Longnecker said a focal point of The Heights will be a giant hill, inspired by the Celery Fields park in Sarasota.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Field of possibilities for new development called The Heights

Taylor Morrison begins to build lifestyle community near Ward Lake.

  • East County
  • News
Jon Thaxton halted plans to run for a fourth term as Sarasota County Commissioner following a Florida Supreme Court decision ruling terms limits OK.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 1, 2012
Thaxton to run for Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections in November

Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton today filed paperwork to run for the office of Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This rendering shows what a 150-foot cellular tower would look like on the Longboat Island Chapel property, at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
Responses to cell tower plan heard loud and clear

The P&Z Board will discuss a proposed cellular tower next month. Residents both for and against the tower want to be heard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"We need to think about what we want to be in the future," said Longboat Commissioner Jack Duncan said. "It requires an element of business planning to do that."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2011
Duncan proposes business plan

Retired pharmaceutical executive turned Longboat Key Commissioner Jack Duncan wants to create an island-wide business plan to shape the island's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Concession home at 8476 Lindrick Lane sold for $4,275,000. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,339 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 6, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 22-26 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Lindrick Lane tops the week's sales at $4.28 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Our View: A contrast in character

Americans should be outraged and hounding Barack Obama relentlessly for his indifferent, disgraceful disdain for the four Americans who died in Benghazi, Libya.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The meeting will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2012
Town to hold maintenance code community meeting

The meeting will include a discussion of the International Property Maintenance Code, which if adopted, would strengthen town codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
Family questions bank's foreclosure proceedings

Eight days before GMAC Mortgage formally took the title of the Meyers' home, it changed the locks. Many of the family's belongings still were inside.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy Susan Gabriel
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
Musician and creative coach Susan Gabriel forms charitable project SuzeMuze Studio

The ARISE Music Arts Communication founder launches her new charitable project Dec. 9 to address many of the nation's biggest social issues.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 28, 2019
Vicki L Staley

Vicki L Staley, 56, of Longboat Key, FL, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 6:25 p.m. in her home surrounded by the love of her family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Stakeholders are planning ahead to determine the needs and identity of the evolving Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Rosemary leaders poll pulse of public

An effort to map out the future of the developing Rosemary District is ramping up, with area leaders inviting residents to share their vision for the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sergio Di Sarro said his patrons have given him positive feedback since he took over Main Street Trattoria.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2021
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch has a new chef in town

Former surfer Sergio Di Sarro brings Argentinian flair to Main Street Trattoria in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Sailors coach Spencer Hodges believes the team is "120" degrees turned around, not "180," despite being in the playoff hunt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota football secures first winning season in 13 years

The Sailors now have a chance to make the postseason with a win against Riverview High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 23, 2012
Drunken driver injures Siesta Key pedestrian

A Sarasota woman was arrested after she was driving under the influence and struck a car and a pedestrian walking on the sidewalk along Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rick Johnson hammers his knife into shape before it cools.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 20, 2019
Withstanding the heat: Sarasota man forges love for knife-making

Sarasota man hones his blade smithing craft, lands a role on The History Channel's "Forged in Fire."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Veronica and Jeremy Miller pose with their dogs Duke Wellington and Duchess Alexandra.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 5, 2017
Donte’s Den hosts barking good time

There’s a new top dog in town

  • Black Tie
Protesters clap and cheer at the end of a press conference to wrap up a protest against the possibility of increased abortion restrictions in Manatee County at a commission meeting Tuesday.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 27, 2021
Abortion-rights activists protest attempts to add abortion restrictions in Manatee County

Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher raised the idea of tightening local abortion restrictions at a June commission meeting.

  • East County
  • News
If you know someone who should be featured as an Athlete of the Week, please call or send the suggestion to Mallory Gnaegy at 366-3468, Ext. 360 or mgnaegy@yourobserver.com.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Mel Taub

Mel Taub plays golf three times a week and tennis about four times a week, and he tries to exercise every day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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