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Commodore Bob Baime prepares to cut the ribbon
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Commodore's Ball and Opening

In three-and-a-half months, Bird Key Yacht Club has undergone renovations to its front entrance, parking lot, entry hall, lobby and has introduced a two-story foyer and port cochere. The project was completed according to budget and just in time for the Commodore's Ball on Saturday, Nov. 19. A ceremonial cannon was fired in conjunction with the doors flying open and the lights coming on. Club members were received by board members and the new and old Commodores. Welcome Home, Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Miracle League has more than 200 locations nationwide.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2011
Miracle League unveils sign for baseball field

Miracle League of Manasota will build a baseball field at Longwood Park. The organization unveiled the facility's new sign on Monday.

  • East County
  • News
SASSY swimmers and Gators end the clinic with a cheer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2010
SASSY swimmers host Florida Gators

The Sarasota Aquatics Synchronized Swimming Team (SASSY) hosted the University of Florida Synchro Team for a clinic Nov. 6 and Nov. 7, at the YMCA Selby Aquatics Complex.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA volleyball head coach Keba Phipps, right, pictured with senior Sammi Jo Gaeta, resigned last week.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2011
ODA volleyball coach resigns

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball coach Keba Phipps resigned from her position Sept. 9 for personal reasons

  • East County
  • Sports
The meeting starts at 9 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2011
Commission to consider Rosedale addition

The Manatee County Board of Commissioners will vote on an addition to Rosedale, among other items, today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Linnet Berna |
  • April 14, 2011
Youth group feeds the hungry

The St. Thomas More Youth Group held its annual food drive last weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 24, 2010
Toys for Tots organizes Longboat drive

The town of Longboat Key has Toys for Tots drop-off locations at Town Hall and the Police Station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Screenshot of www.sarasotagov.com. The new site features a jumbotron with rotating images of Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2012
City unveils refreshed website

A revamped website for the city of Sarasota was released this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Lutz of Cornerstone Solutions Group enjoyed mingling with Heather Kaster and Morgan Gerhart of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA Breakfast of Champions

Dozens of East County business professionals learned about the future of Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Breakfast of Champions April 12 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Attendees enjoyed breakfast while listening to Tod Leiweke, CEO of Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment, which includes the Tampa Bay Lighting, the Tampa Bay Storm and the Tampa Bay Times Forum, speak about the new Tampa Bay Lightning identity, Tampa Bay Times Forum upgrades and community focus.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Kelley was the town's finance director for six years.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 28, 2013
Longboat Key's finance director resigns

The Longboat Key Town Commission was informed Friday night that finance director Tom Kelley resigned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 23, 2020
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange brings networking social to Michael's on the Bay

The networking social was held Jan. 23.

  • Black Tie
Daniel Heath gets his new badge from wife, Kaia Heath. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 19, 2018
Proud promotion

Longboat Key Fire Rescue firefighter and paramedic Daniel Heath was promoted to lieutenant on Sept. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patty Dunham and Bennie Dods
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 24, 2019
Christ Church hosts first dinner of the season

Deborah Walk spoke about the history of the Ringling Family and their Sarasota legacy during the Jan. 23 dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2019
Nature spouts off

Waterspout sighted off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Library Foundation President Linda Getzen and Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Kalajian
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2017
Sarasota Library Foundation reaches $500,000 goal

The campaign was launched in December 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2016
Creativity uncorked at Payton Wright Foundation event

Guests enjoyed wine and beer, food and art.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Students sing a long with “Style” by Taylor Swift.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 10, 2015
Cobalt dance takes students to new heights

City skylines and hints of gold transported students to the top of a skyscraper for an “urban lux” theme for the Pine View annual Cobalt dance Saturday, May 9 at The Devyn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Help for homes

Habitat for Humanity is known for building homes for families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
3-year-old Clark Berry
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
OUR TOWN: Son shares East County news

Every time 3-year-old Clark Berry heads to grocery store with his mom, Sarah, he makes sure to pick up a copy of the East County Observer to deliver to his dad, Jeff.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Michael Werbow with wife, Melissa, and children Lev, Maya and Asher
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Meet and Greet

Rabbi Michael Werbow and his family were welcomed by Temple Beth Sholom members with a meet and greet Friday, July 4. After the event, Rabbi Werbow led his first service. Werbow comes from Buffalo, NY with his wife, Melissa, and their three children. He is know for his warmth and holds a bachelor's degree in Special Education and a master's in Jewish Education. Members of the temple were excited to meet their new rabbi and dressed in red, white and blue for the occasion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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