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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 9, 2010
Observer Updates 09.09.10

The attorney representing Charter Review Board candidate Kathy Bolam in her fight for a recount has asked Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent to preserve all evidence in the event a court allows a recount.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county has lifted the no-swim advisory for Longboat Key beach and Siesta Beach.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2016
UPDATE: County lifts no-swim advisory at all beaches

Florida Department of Health Officials on Sarasota County have lifted the remaining warnings from Turtle Beach and Nokomis Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Our View

Why the stimulus is a stimu-not

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 19, 2012
March election date changes

The town of Longboat Key will hold its municipal election March 12 with one week of early voting at Town Hall the week before.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David "Watchdog" Miner, a former staple at school board meetings, finally accepted his seat on the dais and said he will continue to push for openness and accountability.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 28, 2012
Dave Miner maintains 'watchdog' status from dais

The new Manatee County School Board member and longtime district critic admits his role will change.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 14, 2019
Fiscally irresponsible

Renovating Bobby Jones makes no sense. Imagine if those 290 acres were sold and converted to housing. That could be $20 million for The Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Goodwill Manasota Foundation Vice President Veronica Brandon Miller and Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Bob Rosinsky
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 5, 2017
Goodwill Manasota honors top ambassadors

The Goodwill Manasota Community Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner was held on Oct. 5 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Photo by Joe Lutz
  • A time to celebrate |
  • January 25, 2017
Just Married: Kiki Steinberg and Trent Bowers

On Dec. 3 the couple proved that it's never too late for young love.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By David Conway |
  • May 20, 2014
City moves forward with Rosemary project

The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has been vacant for several years, but a developer's proposal would create a large mixed-use project on the city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jelly bean winner Brooke Decillis is all smiles.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 24, 2018
Bean there, won that

Library group seeks leadership

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 2, 2016
Church of Redeemer blesses furry friends

The annual Blessing of the Animals took place Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
For more intimate dinners of eight to 10 people, John Fischer creates individualized menus with up to three choices for entrées. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 8, 2012
KITCHEN CLASSICS: John Fischer

If you live around here and are interested in hearing good music in beautiful surroundings, you know The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. And if you know ASCS, you know John Fischer, the affable mainstay-of-an executive director who seems to do all things, all the time, everywhere. So, how does someone who's so busy have time to cook?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2019
It's a pirate's life in The Lake Club

Lakewood Ranch community raises awareness, funds for ALS.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Garden Club's Home & Garden Tour offers an inside look of a handful of the key's finest abodes
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key events

Longboat Key weekend best bets include a rummage sale, Longboat Key Garden Club's Home & Garden Tour and the Sarasota Wildlife Art Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith taught his daughter, Amanda Smith Tullidge, about the importance of giving at an early age.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man has special gift for giving

Lakewood Ranch man collects $25,025 from his neighbors to benefit Bradenton's Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
Ethan Hawke in "First Reformed." Photo source: Kanopy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2019
Binge Blog: Happy and sad at the same time

This week’s picks, "Nathan For You" starring Nathan Fielder and "First Reformed" starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried, give advice to struggling businesses and search for truth in a cold, dark world.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a workshop on coyotes on Longboat Key last week.
  • By Columnist . |
  • September 4, 2018
Letters to the editor: Get rid of the island's coyotes

Longboat readers sound off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Renee Phinney and Charles Zweil
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 5, 2018
Printing partnership forms at Palm Printing

Plus, Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation hosts first celebrity bartending event.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 18, 2019
2020 Firefly Gala performer announced at Wine, Women & Shoes

Mr. Worldwide is making his way to Sarasota, doctors rocked out, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2015
A worthy investment

Underground utilities lines are like business assets: You must reinvest in them to stay competitive and add value.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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