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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
Letters to the editor

Longboat Key must keep its pension plans; What is going on with the beach renourishment?; Departing local leaders are Longboat's loss; Watch out for dangers of the cardboard palm

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2010
Donna Hayes takes county's top seat

District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes will lead the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners in 2010.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 10, 2015
Bridging the Gap: Ryanito's hip-hop dreams for Sarasota

Bridging the Gap: Ryanito's hip-hop dreams for Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'Ideation'

The sleep of reason breeds monsters in Aaron Loeb’s 'Ideation' at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 16, 2018
Guests sparkle for SPARCC's annual gala

"SPARCCle in the City was hosted March 16 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2012
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Honors Employees of the Year

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight Tuesday, March 27, recognized the 2011 Employees of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At night, marine animals will be "swimming" around the outside walls of the building. Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 14, 2018
Mote’s big move: What does it mean for Longboat?

Longboat officials and residents weigh in on what Mote’s new aquarium announcement means for the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock blames strong easterly winds for the arrival of thousands of dead fish floating in Key canals.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2015
Red tide fish cleanup is underway

A town contractor is cleaning up dead fish floating on the top of Country Club Shores canals and in other waterways this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2011
Board wants reports of contractor fraud

A city board established to combat contractor fraud wants residents who have been too embarrassed previously to report their fraud cases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 75 people at City Hall told Sarasota city commissioners not to change an events policy they feel works, as is.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2012
City won't change event policies

Sarasota city commissioners agreed no major changes need to be made to its event policy and closing Main Street is not a major detriment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Damien Gordon, here shooting a three-pointer, led the Mustangs with 19 points.
  • By Breanne Williams |
  • December 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball wins season opener

The Mustangs took down Plant City High at the RP Funding Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
MTI will now be known as MTC — Manatee Technical College.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2014
Manatee Technical Institute gets name change

Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) is now named Manatee Technical College.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview senior libero Samantha Norden recorded 23 digs and three aces in the Rams' 3-0 victory versus Lithia Newsome Sept. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2016
Rams serve up district win

The Riverview High volleyball team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 3-0 victory versus Lithia Newsome Sept. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Susan Phillips has been a Longboat Key resident since 1998.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
Q+A with Susan Phillips

Assistant to the Town Manager Susan Phillips has sat through more Longboat Key Town Commission meetings (17 years’ worth and counting) than any commissioner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Erik Altemus and Mary Michael Patterson in "Luck Be a Lady: The Iconic Music of Frank Loesser." Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 4, 2015
Theater Review: 'Luck Be A Lady'

Original musical captures Frank Loesser’s heart and soul.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Rock star exec hums in new role at Datum Corp.; Construction industry gets Texas-sized competition; Berkshire Hathaway acquires real estate company

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

Submissions are still being accepted for The Observer's 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Polina Fomina, Juliana Howe, Lucy Walter, Janet Walter, Reagan Walter, Steve Walter  Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 26, 2018
Sweet Sixteen

Longboat Key resident Lucy Walter turned 16 on Sept. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien, Licensed Real Estate Agents |
  • February 6, 2019
Factors for Home Sellers To Consider Before A Home Showing

Factors for Home Sellers To Consider Before A Home Showing

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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The GWIZ building might need millions of dollars in improvements before a new tenant can move in, but preservationists believe the structure is worth saving.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
GWIZ preservation campaign continues

As historic preservation advocates recommend against demolishing the bayfront building, one group sees it as a potential museum site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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