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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Larson, Pokoik: Win either way

Three good candidates. Incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg and challengers Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik. They are vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 1 seat because they want to protect and improve your quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 4, 2017
Garden Club puts Longboat Key homes on parade

Four homes provided unique looks into Longboat living.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers created a plan to enhance the club’s assets and offerings for members.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 25, 2013
Major Upgrade: Resort at Longboat Key Club

In the last 10 months, Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties has invested $4 million in the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Wild and Kiwanis Club President Steve Branham
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 19, 2017
Kiwanis Club changes up meetings

The club will stray from their weekly breakfast meetings and implement lunch and evening meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cyndee Vanderford of Send Me Cyndee Travel loves helping people plan their dream vacation and advocating for her clients.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 27, 2020
A trip through the unknown for Lakewood Ranch-area travel agents

Some people are eager to travel again while others are more hesitant

  • East County
  • News
File photo. Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Suncoast, Inc. CEO Rose Chapman.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 29, 2016
Chapman to step down as JFCS CEO

Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Suncoast Inc. will seek new leadership after CEO Rose Chapman steps down.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cafe Baci gets witty with marquee.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 4, 2016
And that's what it's all about

Cafe Baci has fun with marquee phrases.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Nicholas Leduc tests his students on the types of triangles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Manatee County education cost could rise again

School district says addition in tax makes sense.

  • East County
  • News
Rosedale’s new model, the Printine VI, is a 2,395-square-foot home. Linda Mixon, of Linda Mixon Designs, styled the home. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2015
Business briefs

Rosedale unveils new model; Microsoft sets opening date; and more local business news.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA Professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 13, 2019
Holidays Around the Ranch a jolly time for all

Lakewood Ranch's Holidays Around the Ranch a jolly time for all

  • East County
  • News
James Linkogle, project manager, and Isaac Brownman, director of public works, discuss the underground project
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 2, 2019
Dig it: Underground utilities work cranks up in 2019

Long-awaited project that not only buries cables but also adds streetlights and enhances cell service is expected to take three years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peggy Guingona, executive director of the Florida Section of American Water Works Association Region X, smells a water sample as the contest begins. She says she likes her water to be odorless and tasteless.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2017
Public utilities face off in annual water-tasting competition

Charlotte County takes top honors.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney football coach Jared Clark said this spring should have been important for his team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 6, 2020
For Cardinal Mooney, the loss of spring football practice affected big plans

New coach Jared Clark was hoping to see his players on the field for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Malacy and the Rev. Charleston Wilson, Commodore Bob Williams, Fleet Captain Jon Turner and Susan Pinzino
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 2, 2018
Bird Key lights up fleet

The yacht club members gathered Dec. 1 for the lighting and blessing of the fleet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Black
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 5, 2014
Veterans' voices

More than 80 veterans will participate in the Rotary Club's Veterans Day Parade and Recognition Program. Here are six of their stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • January 23, 2019
The relevance of the ADA

With a population that’s getting older overall, the Americans with Disabilities Act is more important than ever.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 30, 2013
TiDBITES

Forks & Corks uncorks some winners; Michael's On East takes diners on culinary adventures; Tea time at the Crosley; Downtown Dining

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2020
Closed Sarasota beaches attract shorebirds weeks ahead of schedule

Local official says shorebirds could see a more successful season as a result of beach closures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.2.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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