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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 27, 2015
Tara Preserve CDD seeks new board member

A board member retired last month, leaving a vacancy.

  • East County
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 22, 2009
Profiles of Summer: The Science Muse

In just 90 days, Molly Demeulenaere went from marketing G.WIZ Science Museum to running the entire operation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As next-door neighbors with 4-month-old daughters, Nadia Wood and Olivia Macey and their babies, Haven and Ava, have grown close. "(Olivia's) husband wants them to be tennis doubles," Nadia says with a grin. "He's determined they'll be doubles champions."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
MIRROR-IMAGE MOTHERS

In January, next-door neighbors Olivia Macey and Nadia Wood both celebrated the births of their baby girls, Ava Marianne Macey and Haven Makayla Wood, just two hours apart. This Sunday, they both will enjoy Mother's Day with their new little ones.

  • East County
  • News
Construction on a $3.11 million Bayfront Park renovation originally scheduled for construction in December has been pushed back to May.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2016
Bayfront Park construction bumped to May

Construction on a $3.11 million Bayfront Park renovation originally slated for construction in December has been pushed back while construction plans are finalized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Kristen Herbold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 18, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Mary Elizabeth Carey

Some people bounce from place to place as they work their way up the corporate ladder. Not Mary Elizabeth Carey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 1, 2012
Elijah Wood Comes to Town

Elijah Wood Comes to Town

  • Arts + Culture
Interim Town Manager Dave Bullock has met approximately half of town employees so far. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
Bullock reports for duty

Longboat Key's new interim manager reported Nov. 1 for his first day of official duty at Town Hall and settled into his new role.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John and Lisa Barnott with Cyndi and Todd Pokrywa
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Grill Relaunch

Polo Grill celebrated its new look and menu Nov. 1 at its 2.0 Grand Relaunch Party. The event at the Lakewood Ranch Main Street-based restaurant, featured hot and cold appetizers, wine, new menu samplings, live entertainment, dancing, raffles and free giveaways.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2014
Dora Walters speaks to Historical Society tonight

Dora Walters, retired senior editor of the Longboat Observer, will speak at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Dean Christensen looks over a patient chart while walking through Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's emergency room.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2016
Expansion could make medical competitors sore

East County providers say a free-standing emergency room could drive up healthcare costs.

  • East County
  • News
The removal of trees on developing sites led to concerns from residents about enforcement — which, in turn, led to concerns about whether the city's tree regulations were flexible enough.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
Citizen board endorses new tree regulations

City commissioners offered feedback on an advisory board's recommendations, hoping to continue the tree talks later this year.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
News Briefs

Town to hold hazardous waste/E-scrap collection; Commission to resume executive session; Sylvia Walbolt to represent town in appeal; Bullock to speak at PIC town meeting

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents and businesses expressed concern about traffic and parking leading up to the Paragon Art Festival, pictured, in April. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • May 20, 2015
St. Armands BID seeks more event scrutiny

With two new art festivals scheduled on Lido Key during the height of season in 2016, Circle leaders are concerned about the events’ impact on traffic in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 24, 2018
It's our birthday, but you get the presents

Longboat Observer launches its 40th anniversary year with a year of looking back, and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tracy Fanara tackles science in and out of the research lab. She’s also a former winner of the Longboat Key Garden Club’s annual scholarship competition for those helping the environment.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 13, 2019
Mote researcher is not your average scientist

From studying algae blooms to releasing rap videos, Tracy Fanara focuses on all things science.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Home of the Month: The Perfect Setting
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 7, 2014
Home of the Month: The Perfect Setting

A stylish St. Armands home showcases a lifetime of collecting fine art and design.

  • Arts + Culture
Jay Patel has long been an advocate for the redevelopment of the North Trail. He's enlisting the help of other stakeholders like Maegan Ochoa as he attempts to revitalize his own property. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2014
Motel owner outlines vision for Trail

Jay Patel, the owner of the Regency Inn on North Tamiami Trail, believes improvements to his motel property could eventually lead to widespread improvements in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This week, local organizations are seeking artists, writers, actors and college students for an arts internship.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 23, 2014
AUDITIONS: Calling artists, writers, actors and college students

Here's a round up of this week's arts-related opportunities in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Culture
Becca McCoy, Ingrid Cole, Cherie Price, Sandra Benton. Photo by Brian Craft
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 14, 2016
Theater Review: 'Menopause: the Musical'

Take a musical-parody blast from the past with the Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Phoebe Yi introduces her culture to BRHS

Teacher Phoebe Yi, of China, is eager to teach students at Braden River High School her language and culture this year.

  • East County
  • News
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