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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.16.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Stage Manager: Vannessa Alvarez

Vannessa Alvarez likes to be in control - in control of the actors and actresses involved in New Gate School's theatrical performances, in control of the props and costumes and in control of the atmosphere backstage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Persson is attorney for the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2010
Town attorney responds to Code Enforcement challenge

Town Attorney David Persson wrote that town building-permit requirements and fees don't violate state statutes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Country Club home at 13309 Palmer Creek Terrace sold for $2.15 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 14, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 27 to March 3 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Verona Place tops the week's sales at $2.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 9, 2022
EGGstravaganza a successful hunt for Lakewood Ranch-area families

Families gather at Waterside Park for EGGstravaganza egg hunt and activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Once staff completes its review of Benderson's application, the county will hold multiple public hearings on the Siesta Promenade proposal.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 5, 2017
Benderson adjusts Siesta Promenade plans

Benderson is moving forward with its plans for a mixed-use project near the south Siesta Key bridge, but residents remain opposed to the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 20, 2017
They did their jobs

We’re in the camp of high credits for Longboat Key and the region’s public officials’ performance during Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Town Commission Wrap-up

Find out what went on at the Longboat Key Town Commission's regular commission meeting on Monday, June 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The DID hopes to finish installing the flower baskets within the next two months.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 7, 2016
Flower baskets set for downtown debut

After two years of planning, the Downtown Improvement District is investing nearly $200,000 to install flower baskets on light poles in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Iuliia Danilovets addresses the crowd at the Ukraine seminar at Selby Public Library.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 17, 2022
Ukrainians explain how Sarasota can help in Thursday seminar

A Ukrainian aid discussion took place Thursday at Selby Public Library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Five-O Donut Co. provided several flavors of doughnuts for guests at the Sarasota Film Festival Closing Night Party April 21. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 13, 2018
Five-O Donut Co. to open second location

Five-O Donut Co. owner Christine Nordstrom announced she will open a South Sarasota store with the same offerings in September.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 4, 2018
Sellout crowd hits Sarasota streets for Sarasota Music Half Marathon

Runners took off on 13.1 mile and 10K races before sunrise.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In August, Longboat Key will increase its monthly recycling rates.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 20, 2021
Longboat Key's recycling rates to increase in August

The increased rates are part of a three-year contract extension with Waste Management Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 11, 2021
Selby Gardens kicks off 2021 Lights In Bloom

The preview event was held Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2009
Town of Longboat Key lays off three employees

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis laid off three employees in the Planning, Zoning and Building Department Tuesday, May 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 23, 2012
Florida Supreme Court to hear term-limits cases

The state's highest court will hear oral arguments April 10 in combined cases from Sarasota and Broward counties.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mason Agnersoll works on an assignment as his mom and Foundation Academies owner Heather Downing stops over to check on him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2016
School sets new foundation

Foundations Academies will triple its campus space by moving to the former home of Tabernacle Christian School.

  • East County
  • News
Marilyn and Jim May have committed this year to adding more Easter decorations to their mailbox.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 5, 2021
Neighborhood celebrates Easter with decorative mailboxes

The Cottages of Rivendell has started sprucing up their mailboxes for each Easter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Victor DeRenzi. File photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 4, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Opera Celebrates 30 Years with Victor DeRenzi

There are some performances that are important events. There are others that are important evenings of music-making. Victor DeRenzi's recent celebration of 30 years with the Sarasota Opera was a lot of both.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 6, 2011
My View: Sarasota County got Benderson right

The Sarasota County Commission was right to eliminate the Benderson's affordable housing provision. But there is a bigger issue involved.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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