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Town officials and firefighters gathered for another round of negotiations Thursday, Nov. 1.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2012
Firefighters present proposed contract

The town didn't declare impasse with firefighters yesterday but expressed hesitance about dragging out the negotiation process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Somewhere Over the Rose" runs through Aug. 31, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 15, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Somewhere Over the Rose'

Read Marty Fugate's review of 'Somewhere Over the Rose,' playing at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 30, 2012
Observed: My work here is done

Even if they let me have every page of this week's newspaper, I don't think I'd have enough room to write everything I want to say.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 18, 2012
Bring on the noise, it’s Lumpytunes! Live

Bring on the noise, it’s Lumpytunes! Live

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A scene from "Shank's Mare," Tom Lee's most recent production that combines Western and traditional Japanese puppetry techniques.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 7, 2015
Asia Arrives at RIAF

In its first themed program, the seventh annual Ringling International Arts Festival will present a blend of historic and modern Asian performances.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota area is not out of the storm's cone of uncertainty and residents are being asked to monitor the storm closely. Photo Courtesy of NOAA.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2012
Isaac tracking westward

A shift in Tropical Storm Isaac's projected path to the west means a direct hit for the Sarasota area is less likely.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allan Luke, of Longboat Key, goes for a shot during a game of pickle ball with his wife, Virginia, Friday, Feb. 4, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2011
Pickleball passion nets Key fans

At the Longbeach Village Association's monthly meeting Feb. 2, resident Allan Luke spoke about approaching the town about putting Pickleball courts at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Local leaders, teens plan walk against violence

The Sept. 22 walk is in response to the rash of local violence that has claimed the lives of two adolescent victims in one month, and six teens in 2009.

  • East County
  • News
The city of Sarasota’s Board of Adjustment denied four variance requests May 27 that SMH sought for a new urgent care center building planned for 500 Ringling Blvd.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2015
St. Armands clinic faces longer wait

The city of Sarasota’s Board of Adjustment denied four separate variances for a St. Armands Circle Sarasota Memorial Hospital clinic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alan Moore, pictured Oct. 14, the day before the start of stone crab season. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Application seeks Moore rezoning

A new request from Moore's co-owner Alan Moore seeks to revert the restaurant to its original commercial zoning and redevelop with Mark Caragiulo and Tom Leonard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
Longboat voters decide Colony issue

At stake is redevelopment plan for once-vaunted resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cate McLean |
  • March 7, 2013
Fashion inspired by nature in Selby Gardens

Fashion inspired by nature in Selby Gardens

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
McIntosh Middle Schools students are mesmerized as Principal David Jones performs a card trick.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
Principal Performer

McIntosh Middle Principal David Jones builds relationships with students by enchanting them with his magic prowess.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheriff Knight announces in an Aug. 1 press conference the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 8, 2013
Sheriff's program boosts arrests

Operation Booster Bumper garners another victory for Sheriff Knight's intelligence-led policing model.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Firefighter/paramedic Jim Reynolds has been a firefighter for 16 years, four-and-a-half of which he has spent on Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 18, 2012
Firefighter is engine behind equipment

Firefighter/paramedic Jim Reynolds researches equipment when he isn't handling emergencies - a contribution that helped earn him the 2011 Firefighter of the Year Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 4, 2009
Road to graduation

When hundreds of beach balls are thrown into the air after graduation, Riverview High School Principal Linda Nook can finally relax.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Sorensen as James and Katherine Michelle Tanner as Sara in "Time Stands Still." Photo by Gary Sweetman.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 11, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Time Stands Still'

'Time Stands Still' is Banyan Theater Company's last production of the summer season.

  • Arts + Culture
Thursday's special meeting will also include a broader discussion of the city-county relationship in advance of a November joint meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2015
City to discuss life after CRA at special meeting

On Thursday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss the county’s sudden decision to end the downtown Community Redevelopment Area — and how to adjust for the loss of what officials viewed as a crucial funding mechanism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 1, 2009
Wine sorbet is the latest buzz at Whole Foods

On Monday, shoppers at Whole Foods Market were treated to samples of Wine Cellar Sorbets, which come in nine flavors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2011
TOP STORY, DEC.: The Sand Man

On the eve of the Town Commission's decision on which beach renourishment project to choose, both the town manager, beach engineer and consultants back the town's decision to dredge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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