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Vice Mayor Ed Zunz cuts the ribbon on the new Chase branch with Chamber members and Chase staff.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 2, 2018
Longboat Chase Bank branch officially open

The branch is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Frances Worman weaves reeds in a design for a basket for her daughter.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Weaving friendship: basket weaving for visually impaired adults

The basket-weaving class for visually impaired at ACE at Suncoast Technical College is in danger of being discontinued.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This parking lot in Burns Sqaure now offers free public parking.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2012
City offers free parking in Burns Square

Free parking is now available in Burns Square at Laurel Street and Orange Avenue, adjacent to the Burns Square Business District area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 12, 2019
Longboat Democrats install new leadership award

Former club president Murray Blueglass is the namesake and first recipient of the leadership award, which was given out on March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The old gas station on the north end has been vacant since 2007. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
North-end gas station still running on empty

Keller Williams will not open an office at the old Chevron, but a Bradenton businessman seeks goodwill for a drop-off center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Marine Police Officer Shawn Nagell, a 15-year veteran of the police department, has been trained as a 911 dispatcher and is receiving overtime for taking on dispatch responsibilities.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Commission hangs up on dispatch discussion

A majority of commissioners have an answer to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office’s call for consolidation after two years on hold: Eliminate the Key’s police dispatch service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Paul Evans
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2017
Sarasota doctor helps seniors make healthier decisions

To eat better, doctor Paul Evans says it only takes a few simple decisions.

  • Health
Goldie Feldman Academy student Adonia Brady holds open the door to the secret garden within the Sarasota Children's Garden. The Goldie Feldman Academy will now be known as Hershorin Schiff Community Day School
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2016
Goldie Feldman Academy receives name change

The Goldie Feldman Academy will now be known as Hershorin Schiff Community Day School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2016
Obituaries: Longboat Key

Ellen Haft and Anne Moore died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Brown and his daughter, Sue Rico, talk Monday afternoon at his home at the Twin Shores Mobile Home Park.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 5, 2011
Jim Brown leaves behind a legacy

After 35 years on Longboat Key, Jim Brown, former mayor, town commissioner and champion of the island bids adieu to his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Willis A. Smith Construction Inc.

Think Green -- Winner

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2010
Buchanan announces jobs plan

Congressman Vern Buchanan announced Monday a new piece of legislation intended to create jobs. The proposal is expected to be introduced formally later this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2012
Ranch gears up for first Italian fest

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. will host the family-friendly event Oct. 6.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
SIDELINES

Enjoy this week's sports briefs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unicorp National Developments Inc. wants to build a $2 million, 3,000-square-foot modular sales office on the 17.6-acre site.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 4, 2019
Longboat leaders approve rule change allowing sales office

Sales center could be up and running by year end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pine View senior Jessica Stich's best event is the uneven bars. "You really get the feeling of being in the air," Stich said. "I just like swinging bars."
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2016
Raising the bar

Pine View senior gymnast will compete for Ohio State next year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nearly 100 guests came to hear about staying creative as you age. Ringling College's Morgan Woolverton spoke about virtual reality and its future applications.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch launches lecture series

LWR Talks series attracts nearly 100 residents to first event.

  • East County
  • News
The county is still working on the building design, but preliminary renderings show what the building along School Avenue could look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
County plots $17 million downtown facility

The county plans to construct a new industrial building on what is currently a Ringling Boulevard parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 10, 2016
Mastering his craft

Booker senior Jamal Watson has developed into the area’s top performer in the shot put.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shaina Swan shows off her speciality cocktail, AT-1501, served in IV bags.  The real AT-1501 is an antibody produced by the ALS Therapy Development Institute and it protects nerves against the progression of ALS.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 13, 2019
A mix of cocktails and concern in Lakewood Ranch

ALS fundraiser draws crowd to the Grove in Lakewood Ranch to support A Life Story Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
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