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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
Dora the Explorer records experiences

Longboat Observer senior editor Dora Walters recently underwent knee-replacement surgery and is currently undergoing rehabilitation. And she's writing about the experience on her "Dora the Explorer" blog at YourObserver.com.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 14, 2010
Downtown to feature new sculptures

The Public Art Committee this week selected 12 sculptures out of 21 entries to be featured in various places downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 6, 2012
Aug. 6: Daily Headlines Video

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Braden River High secures championship

Braden River High School's Student Technology Association returned last week to Bradenton with a championship title.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Mallory Gnaegy and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 6, 2012
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 22, 2012
Board to hear noise solution

Sarasota County Commissioners have the option to add $21,060 to the 2013 fiscal year budget to fund overtime hours for enhanced noise ordinance enforcement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 15, 2012
REAL-ESTATE REPORTS

The Continental Group arrives on Longboat Key; Andrew Bers makes a switch

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation staff are encouraging beach-goers to use Beach Access 7 to reach north Siesta Key beach tomorrow.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 10, 2012
Beach Access 5 closed tomorrow

Construction vehicles and a crane doing roof work on the Terrace Condominiums tomorrow will occupy the parking area for north Siesta Key beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy rendering.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 26, 2012
Dry Dock owners file site plan application

The application seeks to enclose the area directly above the restaurant's roof, creating additional outdoor dining space.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ruth DeLynn, in October 2007, speaks at the dedication of the Ruth DeLynn Cetacean Osteological Collection.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 18, 2011
DeLynn collection earns ASM accreditation

The honor recognizes the scientific value of the bone collection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The concept plan presented Jan. 18 includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 2, 2012
Second Bayfront Park meeting planned for Monday

The meeting is open to the public and will seek resident input about the park's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Regular hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 10, 2012
New annual, daily and seasonal rates have been announced for the Lido Pool

The heated Lido Pool is owned and operated by the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Publix opened its current store at Avenue of the Flowers in June 1980.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 17, 2011
Publix application complete

The supermarket chain will go before the Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board Dec. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board Chair B.J. Webb and the rest of her board approved a request to modify two docks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 21, 2011
Lighthouse Point boat dock approval granted

The residents of Lighthouse Point received approval from the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board to extend and widen their two community boat docks in the lagoon off of New Pass.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
Primrose raises funds for charity

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch and the Phayre family got some on-air TV time during the All Children's Hospital 2011 Telethon June 12.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A lighting system in Selby Five Points Park was illuminated for the first time Jan. 7.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 11, 2011
Residents grateful for park improvements

Members of the CCNA thank the Downtown Improvement District for its efforts at Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is trying to keep the island's trolley system operational next year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 22, 2010
Public transit committee forms

The new committee will work to increase awareness of Longboat Key's under-utilized trolley system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elise Galinsky with Herbert and Miriam Waltzer
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 8, 2010
TBI hosts unique Hanukkah party

An enthusiastic group of Temple Beth Israel members and guests celebrated Hanukkah Dec. 5, at the temple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I thank the citizens of our great city for allowing me to serve them," said Mayor Kelly Kirschner.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 16, 2010
Mayor won't seek re-election

Kelly Kirschner decided after one term to end his political career at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Book lovers willing to help improve English skills in the Sarasota area are urged to volunteer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2011
Literary council seeks volunteer tutors

The Literacy Council of Sarasota needs tutors to help adults improve their English skills.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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