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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 — Seat 2: Kristiana Dragash

Dragash will face Laura Fox in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2010
Commission chooses both sand options

The Town Commission will use a slightly darker sand for the north end of the island's high-erosion spots from North Shore Road just south of Broadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 2, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: The five most common mistakes in tennis

This week, Longboat Key Club and Resort Director of Tennis John Woods shares the five most common mistakes in tennis.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophie Bolduc gets her face painted to look like a dog.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 1, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Fur Fun CAMP

Animal-lovers enjoyed interacting with dogs and other animals July 26, as part of the Humane Society of Sarasota County's Fur Fun Camp. Enrolled campers made frozen dog treats to feed the dogs, ate ice cream, played games and had their faces painted.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
News Briefs

Portable storage proposed for Key; Town hosts health fair Friday at Town Hall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Resolute model offered by Murray Homes in The Lake Club is priced at $1.85 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 19, 2016
Opportunity knocks in Lakewood Ranch during Tour of Homes

Annual event gives potential buyers a peak at Lakewood Ranch life.

  • East County
  • News
“Obviously, we strongly oppose it,” said Robyne Richardson, 37, co-owner of Beach Fitness at 6834 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the plaza with her husband, Allan Mestel. “We would have to relocate. I’m not sure it’s possible on Longboat.”
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Two density questions mark Nov. 8 Longboat Key ballot

The questions will determine whether the owners of Whitney Beach Plaza and Harbour Square can add density.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Life Upon the Wicked Stage" took place Jan. 30, at Art Center Sarasota. For more information, visit gypsystage.com.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 2, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: All the stage is a world

Jo Morello and Jack Gilhooley are two Sarasota-based husband and wife playwrights - they've distilled their lifetime of theatrical experiences in "Life Upon the Wicked Stage."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 3, 2010
Sign ordinance under review

Sign-and-awning ordinance changes will be discussed for the St. Armands Commercial Tourist District at the June 7 Sarasota City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linda Donaldson dressed for the occasion, at Royal Tea at the Crosley Mansion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 20, 2013
Foodie takes tea in Sarasota

Foodie stops by Royal Tea Service at Powel Crosley Estate, Tasty Tea at Tastefully British, and Tea Luncheon at Shoogie Boogies

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 15, 2010
Longboat Lookback

A look at what was happening on Longboat this week in years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City attorney Bob Fournier told commissioners its three commission districts must be redrawn Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 22, 2011
City districts will be redrawn

The Sarasota City Commission must approve new commission district maps by next April.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 17, 2012
Fleming’s "5 for $6 ‘Til 7" Happy Hour is a Perfect 10!

Fleming’s "5 for $6 ‘Til 7" Happy Hour is a Perfect 10!

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
Household wall repairs make for some great headlines

Village resident Graham Cox was making minor repairs to the wall of his home when he made a newsworthy discovery: issues of The Longboat Observer dating back to the late 1970s and 1980s.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 2, 2009
Indians top Lady Pirates

The Braden River High volleyball team fell to Venice in three straight sets Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former minor leaguer Ted Rose will offer instruction at the new Strike Zone.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Strike Zone

The Strike Zone, the East County's newest sports complex, will host a grand opening Oct. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tanner Thatcher, a Braden River High School senior, talks about the school's JROTC program.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 11, 2015
Heater: Have faith in our future veterans

Have faith in our future veterans

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2015
Sweet dreams: La Dona Donuts' new store

Chelsea Elliott is cooking up success — one doughnut at a time

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic brings 30,000 to 50,000 visitors to Siesta Key each year.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BETS: Chalk Festival and Crystal Classic

Two of Sarasota's most loved outdoor art events return.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 20, 2014
Your Neighbor: Eve Plews

Plews is the founder of Meet the Sky, a monthly event during which stargazers observe the night sky with telescopes and binoculars.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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