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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 31, 2012
Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party to focus on local roots

This year's Gourmet Lawn Party will benefit four local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Dylan Lee

Braden River High senior left fielder Dylan Lee went 6-for-6 with a home run, five walks, two RBIs and a stolen base in three games this week against Venice, Lakewood Ranch and Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
This rendering showcases the types of improvements the city is working to implement along First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 21, 2015
City to begin work on First Street improvements Monday

Starting Aug. 24, the city will partially close a portion of First Street for a $2.2 million project, implementing streetscape changes designed to create a more pedestrian friendly environment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Boats should stay off front yards

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • January 1, 2014
Year in Review: November 2013, DID reconsiders parking meters

Finding new sources of revenue topped the priority list for the Downtown Improvement District at its recent workshop, during which members suggested bringing back parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Joe Bondi

Joe Bondi loves Longboat Key's easy living lifestyle. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul Suprenand
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
News Briefs

Town to create new utility manager position; Mote hires two Ph.D. scientists; Utility testing continues this week on Broadway

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Sage Art Photo and Video
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 9, 2014
Just Married: John Simon and Mary Anne Servian

Mary Anne Servian and John Simon were married May 10, at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Arts + Culture
Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Tom Freiwald

Tom Freiwald recently gave the commencement address for the University of Phoenix West Florida to a crowd of approximately 2,000 students and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photos by Nick Friedman Booker High School AP art teacher Jeffery Cornwell stand near Stafford’s winning work.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 10, 2017
The Art of Equality: Embracing Our Differences fills Sarasota bayfront with art

For student artist Carly Stafford, Embracing Our Differences is a chance to share her message about domestic violence.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • September 21, 2017
Tailgating and other things for which we’re grateful

The forecast for the rest of fall isn’t that optimistic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Evan Berlin, far right, founded Berlin-Patten, a Sarasota-based law firm, in 2004. Brenda Patten, middle, joined the firm in 2009 and local attorney, Jamie Ebling, left, was named a partner last year. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 22, 2013
Legal Eagles: Evan Berlin

Evan Berlin built a large niche-driven real-estate law firm in less than a decade. He now seeks to maintain the growth.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Farmers Market has already begun testing the waters for expansion, holding a Wednesday event in Five Points Park this season.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2015
Sarasota Farmers Market considers growth, permanent location

Inspired by the construction activity downtown, Sarasota Farmers Market leaders are embarking on a visioning process for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • January 6, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: 'Nora Webster' by Colm Tóibín

In his newest novel, "Nora Webster," Colm Tóibín examines the life of his titular character in the months and years following the loss of her young husband to heart disease.

  • Arts + Culture
Tara CDD Field Manager Jim Kaluk and Tara CDD Supervisor Beth Bond look at landscaping at the entrance to Tara Preserve, off Tara Preserve Lane and Tara Boulevard. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2015
Tara CDD crossing in sunshine

As the Tara CDD considers improvements to community landscaping, it's forced to open and close meetings during a 12-point walking/vehicle tour of the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
Club, town request challenge delay

The Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town requested a judge postpone an Islandside project challenge from IPOC. IPOC disagrees with the postponement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Ryder Cup rings in success

Rosedale residents and friends teed off Feb. 28 for the 17th annual Rosedale Ryder Cup event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Ragtime" runs through May 27. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 8, 2018
'Ragtime' explores American dreams and nightmares with Asolo Rep

A small but mighty cast of talented performers tell a series of stories with the message that the more America changes, the more it stays the same.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Stu Rothbaum with his OSU Buckeyes golf bag.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 1, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Stu Rothbaum

When Stu Rothbaum began planning for retirement 13 years ago, he took up golf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rick Mills left his position as Manatee County superintendent May 13.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 14, 2015
Rick Mills says goodbye to Manatee County School District

May 13 was Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills' last day with the Manatee County School Board. Mills is replaced by interim Superintendent Don Hall.

  • East County
  • News
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