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Mark Walsh, vice president of Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd., has been making weekly trips to Longboat Key to inform community associations about the upcoming referendum May 12. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2015
Q+A with Mark Walsh

All eyes are on Mark Walsh, vice president of Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd., as Longboaters prepare to vote in a special mail-only referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hazan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
In Memoriam

Longboat Key said goodbye over the summer to many citizens, past and present, who made a difference in their communities. Here, we remember the lives they lived.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson joined the Brandon All-Stars after moving to Florida in the eighth grade.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2014
Cheerleader ranks high at worlds

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson cheers for the Mustangs, as well as the Brandon All-Stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • April 3, 2013
Social Studies: Deborah Blue

Attorney Deborah Blue's love of vintage things spans from her personal style to her home, classic car and 1974 Luzier boat, Stormy. Her family's famous Christmas cards are almost as recognizable as she is.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
Pro league tackles Lakewood Ranch

Major League Football executives announced the new professional league will move its headquarters to the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2010
Our View

Consolidate police, sheriff?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
AJC honorees Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone loves Michael and Phil; Tidbits, Over the river and through the woods ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
The town's new police vehicles will have a different paint scheme than the current vehicles. (Courtesy Longboat Key Police)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2013
New vehicles drive canal discussion

The Longboat Key Town Commission took a turn into the merits of canal dredging when it debated a $356,000 budget item for new police cars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2013
School budget growth comes with a catch

The school board's 2013-14 budget shows signs of recovery following years of cuts and declining revenues, but board members say they have limited spending options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Contemporary Dance rehearses for its 3rd annual Voices of Fuzion performance.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 2, 2015
The Final Fuzión: Sarasota Contemporary Dance enters a new chapter

In its second performance under its new name, Sarasota Contemporary Dance creates space for growth.

  • Arts + Culture
Fire Station 4 today
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 10, 2013
Community Service

The Sarasota County Fire Department had 13 different fire districts throughout Sarasota County until they consolidated Oct. 1, 1988, for efficiency and to provide the best level of service to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Senior running back McKenzie Hathaway rushed for two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 2, 2011
Mustangs gallop past Pirates

Behind the strength of its offensive line and the legs of McKenzie Hathaway and Andre Christiano, Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 28-18, marking the Mustangs second-consecutive win in the rivalry series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 19, 2009
Police department consultant nixed

The city manager planned to hire a consultant to conduct a review of the police department's practices, but city commissioners voted to have citizen volunteers do that job.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Marian Kessler
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 26, 2012
Season of Sharing: Marian Kessler

Kessler, a Plymouth Harbor resident, has been donating to Season of Sharing since shortly after the campaign's inception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • July 12, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: WORK IT!

PREEN & CHIC: WORK IT!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 1, 2013
Density change clears the way for coffin apartments

The small units will range from 20 to 75 square feet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The big question is who will win the race to the veto seat during each meeting. Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 1, 2013
Veto measure receives unanimous approval

In a unanimous vote Monday, city commissioners approved a new form of city governance that will be the first of its kind in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 1, 2013
SMR adds 'green' to its portfolio

SMR Farms is shifting crops to meet Florida's medical marijuana demand.

  • East County
  • News
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