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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Reception options exist; Smoke detectors should be maintained

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
News Briefs

Prominent Siesta lot again for sale; County seeks vendors for crosswalk lighting; Crunch time for school storm prep

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2014
Parking study to examine two-garage plan for Circle

The city of Sarasota is updating a study aimed at addressing parking shortages around St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The lobby of SMH's new Courtyard Tower will open in March. The rest of the new wing will open in November.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 3, 2013
Sarasota Memorial Hospital prepares for new wing opening

After two years of construction, the lobby of Courtyard Tower, the hospital's new bed tower, is scheduled to open in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nursing coordinator Deborah "Debby" Hahn checks patient John Kaiser’s blood pressure at the Boca Grande Health Clinic.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
Medical Model

Seasonal fluctuations create a unique set of challenges for Dr. Pamela Letts. But, now, Longboat Key's only primary-care provider looks to a health clinic in Boca Grande as a possible model.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
These early designs for the new Gulf Gate Library show the building’s new centralized location and two-story design, complete with new features. Renderings courtesy of Harvard Jolly
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2012
Library design echoes community center

The new Gulf Gate Library preliminary designs reflect the changing nature of libraries today and incorporate citizens' input.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A condominium in Sanctuary III at Longboat Key Club recently sold for $1,591,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,580 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $792,400 in 1994.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 14, 2018
Sanctuary III at Longboat Key Club condominium sells for $1,591,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 29-Nov.r 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Cynda Grenfell, with "Stars 1," began quilting 12 years ago.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 6, 2016
Plymouth Harbor resident stitches new hobby

Cynda Grenfell's quilt work is on display through the end of July, at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Torres, as Sleeping Beauty, Jennifer Baker, as Snow White, and Mari Bryan, as Cinderella, in the Golden Apple's production of "Disenchanted."
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • October 19, 2011
Theater Review: 'Disenchanted' at the Golden Apple

Finally, years after the ERA has been passed, the women of Disney have revolted!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kerry Kirschner |
  • April 14, 2010
My View: New investment has helped region flourish

The Argus Foundation is urging the town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Club and Resort to work together to bring about the club's redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2010
Lakewood squad preps for spirited fundraiser

The Lakewood Ranch High School cheerleading squad will hold its annual silent auction from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 17, in the school's cafeteria.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2013
Sequester cuts get ugly for GMD

A federal beautification grant disappeared faster than you could say 'American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009' and isn't coming back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A palm grove on North Palm Avenue causes flooding and other issues, nearby businesses say. The City Commission will consider removing the trees later this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2014
DID to discuss Palm Avenue trees

At a meeting Tuesday, the Downtown Improvement District will revisit a proposal to remove a palm grove from an area of Palm Avenue that businesses say is in need of improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
County dispatch services remain on hold

Commissioners need information about the level of service Sarasota County can provide before they decide the future of the town's emergency dispatch services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new store is slated to open before the end of this year, but for the eight months between now and then, the island will be without a supermarket for the first time in nearly 32 years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
Publix to close Saturday

The nearly 32-year-old Longboat Key supermarket will close starting this weekend for eight months of construction of a new store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 90% of residents surveyed said the quality of life in Sarasota County is good or excellent.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 29, 2017
Sarasota residents happy with quality of life, survey shows

According to a survey of 800 residents, growth in the county is a big concern, but they're happy with how local officials are handling things.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • September 16, 2009
My View

Town pension funds need further study

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
Village merchants interested in electric-vehicle charging stations

The president of the Siesta Key Village Association proposed the Village install a charging station for electric vehicles.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 5, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Ice, ice, baby; Lean, mean snow queen; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Business Observer

St. Armands Circle Association welcomes new part-time assistant; Cannons Marina to showcase new offerings at St. Armands Boat Show; Dry Dock reopens for season; Taiwanese USF students take a field trip to visit Sandbar and Pine Avenue

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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