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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Webb family gets doubly exciting special delivery

On June 25, the family of Planning, Zoning and Building Chairwoman B.J. Webb and the late Bob Twigg got a double delivery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Estranged but united, Rod Brogan and Almeria Campbell live out a parent's nightmare together but experience it differently.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 29, 2020
'American Son' reverberates with pent-up tensions

Parents' nightmare made worse by societal issues in Christopher Demos-Brown drama

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 8, 2017
Give all veterans their due

We owe more than ‘Thank you for your service.’ Veterans committed their lives to keep us free — a priceless virtue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2019
This yoke in Lakewood Ranch isn't funny

Cops Corner features Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Palm Avenue parking garage's bottom floor space will be designed and built out by three local design and construction firms.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 5, 2012
Palm Avenue restaurant owner selects design firms

The Seidensticker family's latest restaurant venue on the first floor of the Palm Avenue parking garage is scheduled to open in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association’s annual owners meeting will start as scheduled 9 a.m. Dec. 15 on Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 10, 2015
Judge blesses Colony owners’ meeting

Owners are also scheduled to hear development presentations from the MW Development Group/The Lutgert Cos. and Unicorp President Chuck Whittall Dec. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 18, 2018
Sarasota Jungle Gardens' oldest performer, Frosty Sr., retires

Frosty Sr. is ready for retirement after spending decades performing for thousands of people at Sarasota Jungle Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A woman is now setting up card tables and coolers in front of St. Armands Circle businesses that are closed on the weekends.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: March

The St. Armands Circle BID wants clarification from the city attorney and possibly the Sarasota City Commission over solicitation issues on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Safe Children Coalition hopes to purchase and move into a new youth shelter when its current lease expires in 2023.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 10, 2021
Safe Children Coalition adjusts to COVID-19, aims for new shelter

The nonprofit had to navigate increased service and additional stress on its youth shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dan Lobeck asked the board not to listen to developers who pushed back against the idea of assessing school impact fees for the first time in five years.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 16, 2015
Developers to School Board: We need more time

Representatives of the development industry say the recovery isn’t yet solidified, and impact fees may damage it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The New York Times' Jack Anderson, Dance International, Canada’s Michael Crabb and The New York Times' George Dorris. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Sir Frederick Ashton Festival takes over Sarasota ...; Surprising Sunday; and Calendar calls.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Tucker is a candidate for the Sarasota County Hospital Board
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — At Large, Seat 3: Susan Tucker

Susan Tucker, a Republican, will face Democrat Cheryl Brandi in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 22, 2012
March 22: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rebecca Roberts, Lauren Ward, Dylan Jones and Neil Levine. Photo by Marty Fugate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 29, 2016
Theater review: Little Grey Hat Productions at Starlite Lounge

Dylan Jones debuted three works in progress.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The town of Longboat Key previously planned to have its $49.1 million underground utilities project finished by the end of 2022.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 22, 2021
Cable switchover delays launch of underground power

The phase one, switch-over process is now expected finish by the end of January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cars back up at the Balmoral Woods Boulevard gate onto Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Jan. 16. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2015
The gate debate: Will it end?

IDA supervisors hope to put the issue to rest even though some districts want tighter control of gates. that sit on public roads.

  • East County
  • News
1. The Riverview High girls golf team captured the Class 3A state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 20, 2021
Top sports moments of the 2020-2021 Sarasota school year

There was all sorts of greatness achieved this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
There will be an "Early Bird" online sale Jan. 15-16 before regular sales begin Jan. 19.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 14, 2019
Pirates single-game spring training tickets on sale this week

There will be an "Early Bird" online sale Jan. 15-16 for Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training tickets at LECOM Park before regular sales begin Jan. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
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