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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.16.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.16.2015

  • Longboat Key
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Carlie Paquin
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 7, 2021
Just in time for summer

Alvin's Island reopened just in time for summer vacations to start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
CEO Jennifer Rominiecki, co-chairwomen Pauline Wamsler and Ariane Dart and Marianne McComb
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 14, 2021
Selby Gardens mixes circus and orchids with luncheon

The Lunch in the Gardens was held Oct. 13.

  • Black Tie
A new pelican spotting at Quick Point Nature Preserve.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 6, 2022
Mystery artist upgrades signage at Quick Point Nature Preserve

Follow the birding trail to the boardwalk to find the painting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 25, 2022
Oscar Scherer State Park hosts Earth Day festival

Environmental organizations encouraged renewal and care at the April 23 event.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 10, 2021
Selby Gardens hosts exhibit preview night for donors

Donors checked out the "Roy Lichtenstein: Monet's Garden Goes Pop!" exhibition early on Feb. 10.

  • Black Tie
Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 15, 2021
Clean getaway

Surfrider Foundation hosts another cleanup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 6, 2009
County's open-container law expires

While no one was paying attention in Sarasota County government, the ordinance that prohibits public drinking expired two weeks ago. The county is scrambling for a new, emergency ordinance.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2009
Orioles announce Sarasota spring-training schedule

The team will play its first game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Ed Smith Stadium.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 8, 2009
Wedding fee a 'deterrent'

Commissioners joke about the real reason behind a new fee for those wanting to get married in city parks.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
Dirty dogs receive new leashes on life

Out of pure love for her dog, Luka, and to keep her clean, 32-year-old entrepreneur Asli Uysal created the Chakra Dog soap bar, an all-natural, glycerin-based soap that effectively cleanses a dog's skin and coat.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2009
First Tee announces fall programs

The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee is now enrolling for its fall after school, Saturday morning and home-school student programs.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
Injured toddler prepares for surgery

Libby Claire McGarity, the 22-month-old toddler who was critically injured July 10, when she fell from a loft in the Village home of her grandparents, Jim and Susan Pressly, will undergo surgery to replace her skull flap Thursday, Sept. 3.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
Two businesses hosting open houses tonight

Integrity Title Services Inc. and Lakewood Ranch Dental are welcoming customers to their celebrations tonight.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 18, 2010
Harry's asks for outdoor seats

Harry's Continental Kitchens is asking for 24 outdoor dining seats Tuesday at Town Hall.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2010
January home sales strong for Neal

Home contracts the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club in January were 25% more than expected for homebuilder Neal Communities.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 31, 2009
Parks board advances Indian Beach park plan

A parks advisory board pushed higher on its project list the possible purchase of a Bay Shore Road property for a new park.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 1, 2009
Sarasota property values down 11%

At the June 1 City Commission meeting, City Manager Bob Bartolotta revealed that city property-tax values will not decline as much as he expected.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 5, 2010
Jaleski creates Longboat website

Former commissioner Gene Jaleski wants residents and visitors to engage in discussions about the future of the island at www.lbkalive.com.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Arthur Kelley

Arthur Kelley, 88, was a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
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