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  • By David Conway |
  • February 24, 2015
BREAKING: Driver crashes into Starbucks storefront

BREAKING: Driver crashes into Starbucks storefront

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The referendum approval process the town has used for more than 25 years to approve future Key density was null and void until Governor Rick Scott signed a new bill last week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2014
Governor signs bill that protects the town charter

A referendum approved by the town's registered voters in November 2012 was null and void, but a signature from the governor last week corrected the issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chad Abel
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 19, 2016
Slow Fashion: Able and Willing Supply Co. offers socially conscious fashion

With his new Gulf Gate clothing store, Chad Abel hopes to promote socially conscious clothing.

  • Black Tie
Town Manager Dave Bullock facilitated a town working group meeting that got together to create a list of questions it expects a consultant to answer later this year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2013
Group seeks to ask the right questions

A committee of Key residents worked to create a platform for nine questions that a consultant will use to find out what the town wants and where it's headed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheryl Scheid tears up old asparagus roots along with members of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2018
The Little Garden That Could

Lakewood Ranch’s community garden survived hurricane flooding and a bitter cold snap. We tiptoed through the marigolds to see which plants came out on top.

  • LWR Life
The City Commission expressed interest in using any damages from the lawsuit to help fund social programs.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2018
City Commission approves opioid lawsuit

The city of Sarasota has selected a team of attorneys to take action against pharmaceutical firms doing business in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2015
Your Calendar: Longboat Key

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ElliottRaines
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • September 29, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

  • Arts + Culture
The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team won the school's first tennis state championship April 13 and April 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2015
East County: Top 5 Teams of 2015

Records fall, barriers broken as area teams reach for the stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 10, 2010
Recipe and a Reservation: Blue Dolphin Cafe

The Blue Dolphin Cafe on Longboat Key shares an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CineBistro, a new luxury cinema, is on schedule to open in February. It is being finished to debut to the public and will include seven screens with seating ranging from 80 to 90 per theater.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 14, 2016
WHATS HAPPENING: Homeless shelter, affordable housing, CineBistro

WEEK OF JAN. 13 2016

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
Worldly words win big for writer

After a nationwide search, Hilton Hotels and Resorts announced that Sarasota freelance writer Mary Ellen Mancini has been selected as one of 15 winners, who will travel the world and share their travel experience as a part of the new travel website, Hilton Mom Voyage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Incorporation proponent Keith Davey, with Tom Thomaides, said incorporating would create a long-term plan for the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2011
TAKING SIDES

Pro- and anti-incorporation groups faced off Monday for the first Lakewood Ranch Incorporation debate hosted by the East County Observer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 25, 2010
Photo leads to election inquiry

Opponents of the school-tax referendum were sent a photo they say shows a school employee handing out pro-referendum material. But when they tried to file a formal complaint, they got the runaround.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tamlyn Leatt pet Benny enthusiastically while her peers watched.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 22, 2019
Thunder strikes for mounted patrol

Nolan Middle School students name the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol Unit logo.

  • East County
  • Schools
Army Air Corps pilot 1st Lt. James Edmundson in 1941 at Hickam Field before the attack
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Our View

Dec. 7, 1941: Never forget

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"Collected Stories" runs through Aug. 24, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 12, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Collected Stories'

Donald Margulies' 'Collected Stories' is the final chapter of Banyan Theater's summer season.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week'   s edition of Cops Corner!
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 19, 2017
4.20.17 Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tara Golf and Country Club resident Martha Brandon flips through old photos with friends at Tara over the last 30 years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Tara Golf and Country Club celebrates 30 years of family

Anniversary celebration includes tournaments, a dinner dance and fireworks.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Mauntel models upcycled jewelry by Fran Nikolich
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 25, 2018
Plymouth Harbor celebrates Earth

Residents learned about water usage, energy and recycling at the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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