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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
News briefs: Longboat Key 6.11.2015

Country Club Shores boat stolen; North Shore Road beach access opens; County plans Big Pass study

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • June 7, 2012
Out of the house and into the art gallery: tips for parents on engaging kids at the museum

Out of the house and into the art gallery: tips for parents on engaging kids at the museum

  • Arts + Culture
The view of a proposed 150-foot stealth cell tower depends on your perspective.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2011
P&Z to sound off on cell tower

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a proposed stealth tower at Longboat Island Chapel. But a meeting and an open house this Sunday will offer different perspectives on the plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GreenPointe Communities acquired the former Sarasota Quay site for $27 million in 2014.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2015
Former Quay owner moves forward with development

The owner of 14 acres on Sarasota's Bayfront has asked the city for a community workshop to consider street vacations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mold covered furniture, clothing, walls and cabinets in the Dominics’ unit.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2015
Lennar owners continue their fight in mold case

Two couples picketed Saturday at the entrance of River Strand to raise awareness about problems in their condos.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Larson, Pokoik: Win either way

Three good candidates. Incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg and challengers Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik. They are vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 1 seat because they want to protect and improve your quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 30, 2020
Serenissima estate sells for record price

845 Longboat Club Road home sells for $16.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guy Virgilio congratulates his team on winning the Class 5A District 8 title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer coach keeps Mustangs stable

He recently hit the 300 win milestone with the Mustangs.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Gayler said his experience in Manatee County, while serving as an assistant superintendent for 10 months in 2001 under then-superintendent Dan Nolan, was the main reason he agreed to temporarily leave retirement behind.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2012
Gayler takes helm of Manatee Schools

David Gayler started Oct. 15, as interim superintendent.

  • East County
  • News
Turtle-nesting season runs from May through October.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2012
Code Enforcement hears eight turtle-lighting cases

Sand Cay Beach Resort and Gulf Tides of Longboat Key each received fines of $25 per day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although the commission can't officially take action at Monday's workshop, the board hopes to focus its attention on major issues the city hopes to address in the future.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 26, 2020
City workshop to discuss affordable housing, Bobby Jones

At a meeting Monday, the City Commission will consider plans for redesigning a municipal golf course and policies designed to facilitate the production of more affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 14, 2018
Yo ho ho for the Sarasota Garden Club's 80th Annual Flower Show

Sarasota Garden Club’s annual Flower Show & Plant Sale celebrates 80 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2009
Rookies take field at Heritage Harbour

Nearly 30 7- and 8-years-olds headed out to the ballpark May 30 for the Manatee Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League at Heritage Harbour's first Rookie Division All-Star Game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nik Wallenda walked across U.S. 41 in January. File photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 18, 2013
Nik Wallenda sets his sights on the Grand Canyon

Sarasota's hometown daredevil will take the highest walk of his career without a safety net.

  • Arts + Culture
"I do believe in leading by example, showing respect and building relationships," Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Executive Director Eva Rey said. "There isn't anything I would ask my employee to do that I wouldn't do myself."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Eva Rey

The Villages' Eva Rey was chosen as Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
Despite complaints from Siesta Key residents, Lido residents maintain their shoreline is in urgent need of more sand.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2017
Siesta Key residents take legal action to block Big Pass dredge

The Siesta Key Association says the state should not be allowed to issue a permit for a planned Lido Key renourishment project without county approval.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Marissa Krone, an East County resident, is Parrish Community's No. 2 golfer.  Photo courtesy Erin Lisch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Coach bullish on Parrish High golf program

The Bulls have a bright future.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • November 2, 2011
My View Postal decisions were good politics

The U.S. Postal Service decision to keep open the Tallevast distribution office is good news for those 300 employees. But it does not alter the underlying need for cuts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
Letters to the Editor

I'll vote for Obama; A vision for wealth; Don't know Marxism; They hear what they want

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 72: Drake Buckman

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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