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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 29, 2015
Citizen scientists go fishing for scallops

Local citizens became scientists at the Sarasota Bay Watch’s eighth annual scallop search on Aug. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Shifting Sands offers support

Longboat Island Chapel pastoral care assistant MiMi Horwitz is inviting interested individuals to join the Shifting Sands Support Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Buy your Fish Fry tickets

This year's Fish Fry takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Cedars Tennis Resort, 645 Cedars Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 5, 2012
March 5: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2016
Whole Foods' development case dismissed

A judge today ruled developer SJ Collins can move forward with development of an 8-acre parcel at Honore Avenue and University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
A group of eight students make up Lakewood Ranch High School’s first Poetry Club.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2015
LWR High students give poetry justice

Lakewood Ranch High students who are versed in poetry meet each week to share their writings.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River junior Kate Walker is a top area swimmer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2018
Don't forget about the non-football sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River's Deoni Cason (shootint) was named to the Smoothie King Classic's All-Tournament Team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 01.07.16

East County High 5 Moments: 01.07.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Tahiti Park residents, such as Jennifer Ahearn-Koch, communicated their concerns about the proposed Starbucks.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2015
Starbucks dumps plans for North Trail store

After a push from neighborhood activists to address traffic concerns, the developer of a proposed Starbucks near Tahiti Park has stopped pursuing the project.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • December 14, 2017
Don't stress — declutter

Is your ‘stuff’ weighing you down? Follow these practical steps to lighten your load.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Malachi Wideman hangs on the rim after a dunk.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2017
Riverview freshman shows sky-high potential

He's making waves with his dunking ability, but has an all-around strong game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week'     s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.11.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. will acquire the Chart House property at 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive in October.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2013
Web Year in Review: September 2013, Key Club to purchase Chart House

Ocean Properties Ltd., owner of the Resort at Longboat Key Club, announced plans Monday to expand its club footprint on the southern tip of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
News Briefs

Hines' first day on the commission is Dec. 4

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Gotcha Group suggested an annual subsidy of $75,000 could be necessary to sustain the i-Ride transit service.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 20, 2018
Financial questions surround i-Ride’s future

Originally envisioned as a sustainable private endeavor, the i-Ride Sarasota downtown transit service may need a long-term subsidy to survive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob's Boathouse is currently closed to the public. Even though the future of the business is a question mark, residents fear the re-emergence of sound issues from live music at the restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 26, 2015
What about Bob's?

Nearly a year after the county tightened its sound regulations, residents near Bob’s Boathouse say noise problems persist.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lydia and Lorenzo Aguinsky
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 17, 2011
Surprise renewal floats their boat

Lydia Aguinsky walked onto the Floating Chapel on the Bay Feb. 14, thinking she was heading out for a boat ride with her husband, Lorenzo. Little did she know the boat's captains had secretly planned for the Aguinskys to renew their wedding vows.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Primrose School kindergartner Cameron Phayre and his father, Scott, celebrated after learning their family had won third-prize in the Family Dance-off video contest.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
GALLERY: Phayre Family Celebration

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town danced their hearts out in celebration after fellow classmate Cameron Phayre and his family were named the third-prize winners of the Family Dance-off March 30. In honor of the Phayre family's victory, Primrose presented a $15,000 check to All Children's Hospital. The Phayre family also received a check for $1,500.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Rummage sale a success

Rummage sale a success

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 3, 2015
Commissioners’ decision will set 2050 precedent

Sarasota County commissioners will set prices in deals that may serve as a model for development rights sales, a crucial component of 2050.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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