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  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 11, 2009
Beth Israel Women prepare holiday bazaar

Beth Israel Women (BIW) are doing a major expansion of their Holiday Bazaar for 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 825 Longboat Club Road was built in 2002 with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 22, 2011
Longboat home sells for record $12.5 million

The home at 825 Longboat Club Road sold yesterday after six months on the market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The curve at the intersection of Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive makes it a poor fit for a crosswalk, according to L.K. Nandem, district traffic engingeer for FDOT, who suggested the town pursue a roundabout at the location. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Commission circles Broadway for roundabout consideration

Four crosswalks are headed to an FDOT-controlled thoroughfare near you. That is, unless you live on the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A proposed 150-foot cellular tower would sit behind the Longboat Island Chapel. This photo was taken from the front yard of Ronald Platt’s home.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2010
Proposed north-end cell tower disputed

A 150-foot proposed cellular tower, which has not yet been reviewed by town staff, is already meeting resistance from neighborhood residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sara Moone |
  • May 23, 2012
This Song in Sarasota: "Teleprompter" by Physical Plant

This Song in Sarasota: "Teleprompter" by Physical Plant

  • Arts + Culture
Restaurants and food-related businesses have become a point of concern for St. Armands merchants.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2016
St. Armands Circle merchants question restaurant ratio

Business owners leaving St. Armands Circle think the character of the tourist district is changing. What does that mean for shops in the area?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 24, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bijou Cafe

Bijou Cafe Chef Stephen Phelps shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
News Briefs 04.01.10

APRIL FOOLS - Sarasota just hired a consultant-hiring consultant to instruct city staff on more effective ways to hire consultants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Cops Corner 02.17.11

The suspect was in the store and got upset over a store policy. He made some statements that he was possibly going to attack members of Walmart's staff.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 7, 2013
Coyotes threaten neighborhood animals

McIntosh Meadows residents report three missing cats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FDOT will try to find $60 million to fund a diverging-diamond-style interchange to ease traffic at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 25, 2014
Counties commit to interchange improvements

The Manatee and Sarasota County commissions passed resolutions today supporting accelerated construction of a diverging-diamond-style interchange to ease traffic at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 07.08.10

The FC Sarasota U17 boys team was recently crowned the champion of the Disney Summer Showcase Tournament June 18-20 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ben Vereen, Tony Award-winning actor, will direct the Venice Theatre's production of the revolutionary hippie musical "Hair." Photo by Renee McVety.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 22, 2015
The Venice Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Theater legend and Tony Award-winning actor Ben Vereen will direct the musical "Hair" as a part of Venice Theatre's new theatrical season.

  • Arts + Culture
'Founding Mothers' Margaret Wise, Jean Weidner Goldstein and Diane Roskamp.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 15, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.16.15

Catch up on this week's social news with Black Tie & Tales.

  • Black Tie
Until the bollard is replaced, the county covered the crumbling stump in front of the Lobster Pot with a caution cone. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 14, 2014
Objects in Siesta Village are closer than they appear

Stationary objects in Siesta Key Village have taken a hit recently as drivers continuously knock over bollards, signs and other markers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2014
Lift Station 87 sees new delays

After taking a step forward earlier this month, project leaders revealed Monday that the completion of Lift Station 87 could still be more than three years away - leaving nearby residents resigned to a fate of more construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 10, 2011
News Briefs

Commission candidates present agendas for the arts; city hires permanent leader of police panel

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2010
Firefighter contract negotiations halted

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters/paramedics have declared an impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract for firefighters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2010
Army captain thanks BRE students

Capt. Bradley Denisar spoke to students about being stationed in Afghanistan during the Wrangler News broadcast March 18.

  • East County
  • News
Malcolm and Karen Ronney plan to open a new restaurant soon. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2014
Scots sell restaurant

MacAllisters' owners will exit the business on New Year's Day.

  • East County
  • News
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