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Jerry Case shot this photo of a bobcat strolling by his pool cage Dec. 10. Photo by Jerry Casey.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 29, 2011
ISLAND BEAT: More bobcats roaming the Key, residents report

Palm Island resident Jerry Case called last week to report his first sighting of a bobcat on the Key, although he has had a home on the island for four years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Kempton, president of the West Florida division of Taylor Morrison, discussed the expansion of the Esplanade Golf and Country Club with Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and her husband, Don.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 24, 2013
Esplanade's phase two is officially unveiled

The major additions to Taylor Morrision's Esplanade Golf and Country Club are an 18-hole golf course, 800 homes and a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Westra Inc. began construction on the new Hudson Bayou lift station in July.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 15, 2011
UPDATE: Broken pipe sends sewage into Hudson Bayou

About 200 gallons of raw sewage reaches Hudson Bayou, after a contractor breaks a force main pipe on Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 4 Family feud 10:45 p.m. - 500 block of Sutton Place. Domestic Violence. Two sisters were arrested for domestic battery after they began throwing punches at each other and breaking objects in a condominium. One of the sisters accused the other one of texting too much on her cell phone.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2010
Ron Johnson: 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year

Ron Johnson: 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The first meeting takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. today.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 16, 2012
Telecommunications study meeting takes place today

The first of two public information meetings takes place this afternoon at Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Voters approved via a referendum in March 2011 the issuance of a $16 million bond, with District A voters footing 80% of the bill and District B voters paying the remaining 20%.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2014
Beach taxing-districts concerns arise

Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale said the town's beach taxing districts 'have exposure moving forward that needs to be cleared up.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • November 3, 2010
Market Watch

This is a devil of economic times

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The northbound lane in the 2800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive needs to be cut out to repair a leaking pipe.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2011
Leaky pipe creates GMD congestion

A leaking wastewater pipe under Gulf of Mexico Drive could create traffic delays near Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Lampl looks at an aerial photo of a city-owned parcel at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 13, 2012
Density increase considered

Two-dozen residents and property owners said they supported a preliminary proposal to increase density in the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
News Briefs

SKA expands online offerings for members; Santa gets a new ride; Board to consider expanding commission

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The event will include an introduction to Key beaches, design principles, strategy and more.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 3, 2011
PIC to host beach forum

The Longboat Key Public Interest Committee's event will provide a discussion of current beach issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the new marketing ideas the Downtown Improvement District suggested at the workshop includes setting up a kiosk at the Sarasota Farmers Market. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2011
DID plans new downtown marketing effort

The Downtown Improvement District will partner with other organizations to create a brochure marketing downtown and a social media campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meredith Scerba will try to recruit more than 1,000 volunteers from the area to help run the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 27, 2015
Everybody in the boat

New world championships director wants community to row together.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Wayne Blanton helped the School Board approve a tentative March 29 start date for the future Superintendent while settling on a $160,000-$195,000 salary for the hire.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2012
School Board sets timeline for superintendent hire

Dr. Wayne Blanton, executive director of the Florida School Boards Association, recommended a firm timeline for Manatee County School's Superintendent search at a Oct. 22 workshop.

  • East County
  • News
Hamlin "Ham" Jones, pictured in 2006, with wife, Lorraine, left, at their wedding ceremony.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2015
Ham Jones swapped security for dream

Ham Jones, who left a career at IBM to open Seafood Shack, died Feb. 14. He was 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 3, 2014
ULI discusses recommendations for GMD

The committee discussed its recommendations for GMD after conducting an islandwide study last October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 28, 2011
Reverend follows his heart for trip

Rev. Michael Mansperger, of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, plans to take a sabbitical for the first time in his more than 30-year career.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robyn LaPorta, Michelle Bente, Erin Duggan and Tara Poulton
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Van Wezel Foundation has a big night; Tidbits and Hot Flash: Fashion and Philanthropy

  • Arts + Culture
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