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The meeting was held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2016
Off-duty patrol discussions still in works

Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 hopes a contract with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office can be secured within three months.

  • East County
  • News
Lisa and Chris Leedom with County Commissioner Joe Barbetta (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2014
All Faiths campaign targets summer hunger locally

The new 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' aims to boost food bank donations at a time when need is highest among local children and their families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Runners reach the final mile of the course.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 18, 2018
A run to remember at the annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon Race

Runners, walkers and supporters take part in 13th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon Race on March 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All Faiths board President John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and All Faiths board member Keith Monda (Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
All Faiths campaign targets summer hunger locally

The new 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' aims to boost food bank donations at a time when need is highest among local children and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 15, 2020
Dinner and a show — and learning: Sephardic weekend comes to Longboat temple

Temple Beth Israel hosted Rabbi Rifat Sonsino, a Turkish Sephardi, for a weekend of hands-on learning about Sephardic Judaism

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The above shows the bayou now. Photo by Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 28, 2013
Murky History

High levels of lead are encapsulated in the Hudson bayou's sediment. More than 60,000 cubic yards would have to be dredged to remove the toxic metal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation will fund an improvement project at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 2, 2020
Roundabout could be added on Siesta Key

County officials are looking at options for improvements to the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 15, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Leaving a calling card

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 24, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 24

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 24

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 5, 2019
Dogs boogie for Donte's Den

Top Dog 2019 was held Oct. 4 at the Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tim and Heather Saba with their daughters, Olivia Grace and Lyla Penelope — Photo by  Amy McKinlay Photography
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.02.17

From baby showers (and a delivery) to surprise smooches, here's your social week in review.

  • Black Tie
Chandrika Berry, 25, was charged with attempting to buy $1,100 worth of electronics with fraudulent checks at Costco Monday, Aug. 26.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 27, 2013
Deputies arrest Texas woman for Costco fraud

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Chandrika Berry Aug. 26, after she tried to buy electronics with fraudulent checks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Gere gives a moving and dramatic turn as a homeless man in "Time Out of Mind"
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 23, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival announces opening and closing night films

"Time Out of Mind" starring Richard Gere and "I'll See You in My Dreams" starring Blythe Danner to open and close festival, respectively

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Thunder by the Bay and city elections

WEEK OF JAN. 21

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lisa and Dr. Charles Loewe with Judith and Chairman Steve Altier
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 23, 2019
Local American Cancer Society supporters shine bright at gala

Starry Night Soiree was held Feb. 23 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 18, 2018
Annual Phil Galvano Golf Tournament tees off for 22nd year

The golf tournament hosted a lunch May 18 at Longboat Key Club & Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 20, 2021
Commissioners outline priority projects

Among high-priority projects are updates to SCAT, a 200-bed correctional facility and a medical examiner's office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“A Streetcar named Desire” runs through Sept. 11, at The Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 7, 2016
Sex, Lies and Tennessee Williams: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

The Two Chairs Theatre Company’ s ‘Streetcar’ plays through Sept. 11.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Veronica Brady and Mary Ann Robinson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 19, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor Kick Off

Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor Kick Off

  • Black Tie
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