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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • October 1, 2014
Let's talk locks: Shape up — picking the right hairstyle

Let's talk locks: Shape up — picking the right hairstyle

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 6, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy celebrates 95 years

The school was first founded on Siesta Key in 1924.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 28, 2016
Theater review: 'Children of a Lesser God'

'Children of a Lesser God explores the walls of words at Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Town attorney David Persson called his resignation Monday night a decision "two years in the making."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 4, 2012
Town attorney submits resignation letter

Town attorney David Persson has agreed to stay on as the town's legal counsel until June 30, 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer Laura Kingsley, Executive Director of Secondary Schools Steve Cantees and Director of Leadership Carol Kay Brown led the charge for surprising Dr. LaShawn Frost, center
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 15, 2018
Booker Middle, Riverview High administrators collect district awards

Principal and assistant principal now eligible for statewide honor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anand Pallegar, founder of atLarge Inc., took down a series of notes at Tuesday’s DID workshop. The information gathered will be used to make recommendations on a downtown promotional effort.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 6, 2017
Downtown leaders begin branding effort

Members of the Downtown Improvement District hope to collaborate with other downtown groups to establish a stronger identity for the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Residents consider new safety precautions

Riverwalk Hammock residents say they hope to make a presentation to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office following the murder of Ina Gross.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Paid Election Letter: Longboat Key PIC endorses incumbents

The Longboat Key Public Interest Committee strongly believes that Longboat Key voters should return incumbents Brown, Gans and Younger to the Town Commission so they can continue their fine work on behalf of the citizens and our island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Participants at the 2018 Walk for Water carry their buckets.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 27, 2019
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch cause will hold water at annual event

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch holds Walk for Water event at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners can’t stay in their units for longer than 30 days, no matter what kind of project is eventually built.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 26, 2013
Colony units can't be fulltime residences

The town manager made it clear for Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners this week what the use of their tourism-owned properties is under the town's zoning code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All 2011 shirts are yellow with blue images.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 6, 2010
LBK Turtle Watch shirts now available

The 2011 shirts are available at the Chamber office and The UPS Store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 22, 2021
A James Freeman

A James Freeman 93, passed away on December 16, 2021, from Alzheimer’s, with his wife, Angela of 51 years by his side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Built in 2005, Unit 1201 of the Beach Residences offers three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,189 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 25, 2022
Beachfront Lido condo is week's top seller at $5.4 million

A condo in Beachfront Lido topped area sales at $5.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2012
City will help repair plants damaged by crowds

The DID is looking to the Public Utilities Department to revamp its landscaping.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2015
Budget breakdown: 2015-16 capital projects

Fiscal year 2015-16 is a big year for capital projects, which include $22.5 million worth of beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Safari Sarasota funds help build schools and provide digital literacy to children in South Africa.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • October 18, 2019
Wine-lovers make global impact

Safari Sarasota shares the culture, food and wine of South Africa during three-day event.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2010
Town seeks volunteers for boards

The town of Longboat Key is accepting applications for its Planning & Zoning Board, Code Enforcement Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Blue Rooster co-owner Bill Cornelius worries about how businesses in the Rosemary District are being affected by problems associated with an influx of homeless individuals in the area. Photos by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • September 11, 2014
Rosemary District faces new homeless challenge

Fed up with problems caused by a growing shift in the homeless population, businesses ask the city for help in their neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County has moved all football games up a day, to Thursday night, in order to avoid any rainfall from Hurricane Irma that may hit Florida on Friday. The start times of the games will not change.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2017
Manatee County football games moved to Thursday

The decision is based on Hurricane Irma.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 Vice Chairman Jim Hill uses a tablet during a meeting. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2014
Town Hall improves document access

Town Hall invested $3,500 for 11 tablets, and already the savings are adding up.

  • East County
  • News
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