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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 28, 2019
Benjamin Gilkey Fund reimagines Michael's On East with Golden Ticket fundraiser

The fund for innovative cancer research put on a Willy Wonka-themed fundraiser Sept. 28.

  • Black Tie
"All Shook Up" features Elvis classics “Burning Love” and “Hound Dog.” Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2018
'All Shook Up' offers a little less conversation, more action at Players

The theater company delivers this Shakespearean comedy in the key of Elvis.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
braids
  • By Coral Pleas |
  • December 11, 2013
The braidy bunch: A how-to

The braidy bunch: A how-to

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Santino's Gourmet Pizzeria, Italian Bistro & Pub owner John Cox enjoys meeting customers and seeing the enjoy the food.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch area pizzeria offers more than pizza

Longtime restaurant manager serves up personal favorite recipes at Santino's.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 16, 2011
Athlete of the Week: John Cook

John Cook has played tennis for 15 years. He was the track and field coach at George Mason University for 19 years and retired in 1997.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anyone who believes they are victim to this phone scam is asked to call the Longboat Key Police Department's non-emergency number at (941)316-1201.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2020
Longboat Key Police Department warns public of phone scam

Police Chief Pete Cumming said an old scam has reemerged in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles wants to renovate the second floor of the historic Jordan House to be able to offer private meeting space  and small receptions.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Our View: Let the vote stand

To one extent, it really doesn't come as a surprise. Longbeach Village residents flooded Longboat Key town commissioners with emails over the past weekend, begging commissioners to rescind their May 6 approval of the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub's site-plan amendment application.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 3, 2011
Cinderellas in hot pursuit of local fairy godmothers

L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lee Clay Jordan III, 1961 - 2019
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2019
Lee Clay Jordan III

Lee Clay Jordan III, 1961 - 2019

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
University Village's Eugene Vaadi was a prisoner of war in two different wars and he fought in three — World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2019
Our flag means everything to this Sarasota veteran

Sarasota man fought in three wars to protect our flag, and its freedoms, and was a prisoner of war in two.

  • East County
  • News
This rendering shows the general character proposed for the library, which will feature a large treehouse inspired staircase at its entrance. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2020
First chapter ends on library in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch library plans hit design milestone.

  • East County
  • News
Landscape architect Phil Smith shared conceptual designs showcasing a plan for widening sidewalks and eliminating angled parking on Main Street. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 6, 2021
Main Street makeover gets preliminary design

City officials expressed excitement about a proposal to widen sidewalks and eliminate angled parking, though some questions — including cost estimates — remain unanswered.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After the orchestra reiterated its belief that land in Payne Park was essential for the group to remain in the city, Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown said he believed both parties should be willing to compromise. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 6, 2021
Orchestra, city engage in venue conversation

Although the orchestra initially pushed for action from the City Commission, both parties met last month for a private discussion about a music hall in Payne Park.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Key Realtors share their 2012 real-estate predictions

The top 10 Longboat Key-based Realtors for 2011 share their predictions of how the real-estate market will fare this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SANCA events and volunteer coordinator Sarah Kupiec and operations manager Bob Whitford use a detailed checklist when preparing for each of the nearly 50 events that will occur at Nathan Benderson Park during the 2016 fiscal year. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Event action keeps rolling at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mark Kroll’s career spans more than 50 years, during which he’s appeared as a recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician on four continents. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 20, 2019
Professional harpsichord artist Mark Kroll shares his passion for playing

Kroll will celebrate the living legacy of the harpsichord at a concert March 24 at Faith Lutheran Church.

  • Arts + Culture
On Sept., 3, Keith Kitchner, an assistant store manager at another store,  helps stock products for the new Lakewood Ranch location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Publix opens new Lakewood Ranch location

More tenants in the University Corner shopping center should open in the first quarter of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 5, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Christmas Bazaar brings cheer early

The event was held about a week and a half before it was originally planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District meetings are held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
Ranch CDDs hold down assessments despite increases

Preliminary Fiscal Year 2016 budgets for Lakewood Ranch CDDs 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 all show increases, but supervisors have found ways to mitigate impacts.

  • East County
  • News
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