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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Publix penny-per-pound stance lacks justifiable merit; Thank you to Keena Robinette for the Beachplace holiday lighting

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photos by Pam Eubanks Helene Levin talks with project engineer Kevin Ingle about the imminent need for alternatives to I-75.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Public shares concerns on plans

Citizens say the I-75/University design makes sense, but they worry about the timing of improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Waters started his work at the organization in April 2012.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 19, 2014
Waters to leave Mote Marine

Tom Waters, the chief advancement officer for Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, will leave his position in October.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bill Booth, Duane Clark and Dusty Crum with the 15-foot python. Photo courtesy Bill Booth.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 16, 2016
Large-scale hunt: East County professional python hunters bring home the prize

Three friends and hunters teamed up to win the 2016 Python Challenge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 22, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre outlines coming season with Welcome Back Party

The annual fall event was held Oct. 22 at the Robert and Beverly Koski Center.

  • Black Tie
The homeowner of this home on Daysailor Trail in the Lake Club signed a contract with Paradise Homes in 2011. It was set to be finished in December of last year. Photo by Josh Siegel.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 27, 2013
Homebuyers sue Ranch's developer

Left with unfinished homes and stalled dreams, victims of a collapsed LWR builder have filed a lawsuit against Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Although some work has begun on the forthcoming Taco Bus and Evie’s location in the 1500 block of Main Street, the developers have halted construction as they await a city-ordered traffic study.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2015
Awaiting traffic study, Main Street project stalls

The people behind the downtown Evie’s and Taco Bus are hitting pause — and blaming the city for the delay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • June 4, 2019
Co-Parenting 101: You Will Always Be a Family

Co-Parenting 101: You Will Always Be a Family

  • Health
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Argus Foundation President Ron Hershberger and Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 21, 2016
Argus Foundation hosts state Senate candidates

All six state Senate candidates appear on a panel for the Argus Foundation Meet the Minds luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Junior outside hitter Emily Karg goes up for a block during Braden River's regional final match against Fort Myers Nov. 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
Pirates fall in regional finals

The Braden River volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Fort Myers in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Nov. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Isabella Torres had fun painting at last year's Freedom Fest.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Longboat Freedom Fest to paint town red, white and blue

Longboat Key's annual Fourth of July parade is short in length but goes the extra distance on charm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 22, 2018
How do we keep our kids safe?

The terrifying event in Parkland has everyone thinking about school security. But amid the aftermath, is our fear driving us to focus on the wrong thing?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Bryan brothers and their Lake Club clinic participants celebrate at the day's end.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 17, 2021
Tennis legends share tips, tricks and stories at the Lake Club

The Bryan brothers retired in 2020, but are not looking to give up the sport entirely.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ali Boyce sprints away from the Newsome High defense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2017
Feeling 22: Riverview running back inspired by NFL legend

The 'brutal runner' has been dominant for the Rams this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael's On East co-proprietors Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 1, 2013
AAA designates Michael's On East as a premier restaurant

Michael's On East gets the only 2013 AAA Four Diamond distinction in Sarasota - its 24th consecutive Four Diamond rating.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission met on March 23. It will be the last in-person meeting the commission has for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 2, 2020
How to watch, participate in Monday’s virtual Longboat Key Town Commission meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission is meeting electronically to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The parade begins on Main Street every year.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 21, 2019
Upcoming Memorial Day Parade prompts road closures

Road closures in the city of Sarasota will begin around 9 a.m. on Monday, May 27

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Our View: Start with a blank sheet

In adversity, there is opportunity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Fifth graders Judah Casal and Colt Smith share the class' leadership project board they made to explain their project.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 26, 2021
A project with honor in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary fifth graders raise more than $3,000 to donate to Honor Flight.

  • East County
  • News
Jono Miller said the county's restoration of Red Bug Slough was one of its success stories in terms of conservation efforts.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 12, 2015
County seeks public input on vision for parks plan

With the parks and recreation master plan underway, the county wants to ask visitors during season to weigh in on the community’s needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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