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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Community golf

The latest community golf scores from Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
Frank "Tommy" Arthur Jr.
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 2, 2018
Frank "Tommy" Arthur Jr.

Frank “Tommy” Arthur Jr., 67, of Longboat Key, Fla. and Hickory, N.C., was a special soul, loving husband and loyal friend who never met a stranger.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 17, 2009
Griffin's new book available now

"Wyatt's Revenge" is H. Terrell Griffin's fifth mystery novel.

  • Arts + Culture
East County sports roundup: 02.14.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2015
Pirates hoops to hold Pancake Breakfast

The Braden River High boys basketball team will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's Vice President of Planning Richard Bedford drives the Waterside project in Sarasota County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2016
SMR has a clear vision for Sarasota's growth

SMR breaks ground on Waterside, a project 10 years in the making.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High senior dies in crash

One-car accident at River Heritage Boulevard and Montauk Point claims the 17-year-old Bradenton resident.

  • East County
  • News
The special meeting will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 23, 2013
Longboat Key Commission to set millage tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will approve its 2013-14 fiscal year budget and millage rate tonight at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 18, 2011
The Church of the Redeemer Holds A Reception for King James' Bible

The Church of the Redeemer Holds A Reception for King James' Bible

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 2, 2020
Prose and Kohn: An open letter to the 2020 Sarasota sports scene

A new year means new possibilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Michael Welly

The general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort believes the club's Islandside project will be accepted by all residents - if it is built.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Information Technology specialist Barry Gaines and MIS Director Kathi Pletzke look at financial data using the town's new fiscal transparency tool. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
Transparency tool shows public the bottom line

Attention, budget hawks: You can scrutinize town spending in greater detail than ever with just a few clicks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 22, 2018
Mote to introduce Red Tide Institute

A philanthropic investment of $1 million from The Andrew and Judith Economos Charitable Foundation will establish and support the first year of operations of the Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jo Franz and Penny Koerner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 21, 2020
Longboat's Royal Rummage sale draws closer

The massive fundraiser offers shopping galore for Longboat Key residents and guests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nick Kyrgios won the Sarasota Open men's singles title earlier this year, held at the Tennis Gardens at the Longboat Key Club.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 1, 2014
Sarasota Open champion upsets Nadal at Wimbledon

Unseeded Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios knocked off Rafael Nadal, the No. 1 ranked men's tennis player in the world, at Wimbledon today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 17, 2019
Preventing greater sicknesses starts with annual screenings

Many maladies can now be treated if detected early. But how often do you need to get screened to catch them?

  • Health
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 11, 2017
The Songbird Returns: Maria Wirries sings Cole Porter

Maria Wirries returns to Sarasota to celebrate Cole Porter in Artist Series Concerts’ season finale.

  • Arts + Culture
FDOT officials still anticipate the Diverging Diamond Interchange project to be completed by fall 2017.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 7, 2016
FDOT announces detours, delays for I-75 and University Parkway

Because of the construction on the Diverging Diamond Interchange, drivers must take Exit 210 rather than 213 if driving overnight.

  • East County
  • News
Gordon Gregory, a Legacy outside service manager, has seen the ups and downs of the course since 1996.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 4, 2019
Pride is back at Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch

Renovation projects bring pride back to Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The town’s IT Department received multiple awards under MIS Director Kathi Pletzke’s leadership.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2015
Town MIS Director Kathi Pletzke to retire

Kathi Pletzke will retire Feb. 1, after 18 years with the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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