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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 7, 2010
Larson, Pokoik speak to Village residents

Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik are running for the District 1 seat of the Longboat Key Town Commission against incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 20, 2015
School board votes to reinstate impact fees

In a 3-2 vote, the board approved impact fees on new homes that have been under moratorium for five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Adam Bradtmueller captured Sarasota's first cross-country individual state championship.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2015
Sarasota: Top 5 Moments of 2015

Sarasota: Top 5 Moments of 2015

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The biggest hurdle left for a future Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment is a ruling on a recreational lease that Unicorp National Development believes it already owns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2015
Top Story — September: Will one day in court yield years of progress for Colony?

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association won its second victory Tuesday in four days, and parties agree the rulings could expedite redevelopment of the shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • November 9, 2012
The Vision Thing - How to get it done

The Vision Thing - How to get it done

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bob Moffa has led several East County veterans events in the past year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
Foundation to honor veterans

The American Ideals Foundation will host a Veterans Honor Ceremony at 1 p.m., March 12, at Lakewood's Central Park.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Paula Atwell |
  • January 16, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Aliens'

"The Aliens," by Obie Award-winning 31-year-old writer Annie Baker, is a play that insists on silence.

  • Arts + Culture
"It's hard because you have to think backward and save all the lights," Rita Rust says. "With other mediums you can just add them on at some point."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 20, 2014
'Guiding Light'

As a part of the Light Chasers plein air painters, watercolorist Rita Rust always looks for the light. She strives for simplicity in her strokes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 10, 2013
Rye Road project expands

Manatee commissioners approved the addition of 50 home sites to Rye Road Subdivision.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 29, 2015
Fishing for Sustainability: The quest for a more viable culinary scene

Fishing for Sustainability: The quest for a more viable culinary scene

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 4, 2012
June 4: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Bustle raised the flag during the opening of Bennett Park. File photo.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 9, 2012
Observed: In defense of Larry Bustle

It must have been a really slow news day for Fox 13 investigative "reporter" Doug Smith.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lt. Jason Berzowski and firefighter/paramedic Bill Fortner attempt to enter a doorway Friday, at the vacant hotel.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 20, 2014
VIDEO: Firefighters practice skills at former Hilton

Opportunities for firefighters to use commercial complexes for training don't come along often, but on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, more than 20 crew members of Longboat Key Fire Rescue had the opportunity to practice skills such as forcible entry and aerial ladder operations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Judy Klein, a Sarasota resident and four-year member of the Light Chasers, paints near the Edson Keith Mansion.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 5, 2015
Painters participate in farmhouse fundraiser

The Light Chasers: Plein Air Painters of the Sun Coast, a local chapter of a statewide artist group, raises money to restore the Keith Farmhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I think it is a very good indication," John Hermansen said about the city’s effort to get a project going on city-owned land on Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 1, 2012
Vacant land attracts interest

A city-private development in the heart of the Rosemary District could kickstart change in a neighborhood with a mixed identity.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Town manager should evaluate the commissioners; Thank you to Longboat Observer's community editor; Flags should have been flown at half-staff on 9/11

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
News Briefs

Eight-day event celebrates local agriculture life; Heritage Harbour speeds toward off-duty contract; Agreement allows 2% increase for school staff

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2013
Commission fails to act on paid parking request

Despite a request from the owner of Louies Modern - and the apparent interest of three commissioners in delaying the start date - a paid parking program at the Palm Avenue garage remains slated to begin Jan. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2010
Flag Fest preparations under way

The Fourth of July celebration will last from 4 p.m. to midnight and will stretch from Five Points Park to the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 19, 2014
Giving Circle joins female scientists, philanthropists

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium began with the vision of two women. Now, a new group of female pioneers is joining together to advance the pursuit of science.

  • East County
  • News
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