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Cheryl Loeffler is the new board of trustees chairwoman at Ringling College. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 12, 2014
Community drives Loeffler in Ringling College role

Cheryl Loeffler has two passions: visual arts and work. Her new role as chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Ringling College of Art and Design combines those passions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
Town attorney talks pending litigation

Longboat Key Town Attorney David Persson recently provided commissioners with an update on the town's pending litigation. The following chart features updates about ongoing cases - and what they're costing the town for the current fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Club’s Islandside property is located at the south end of the Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 11, 2014
Ocean Properties seeks Key Club referendum

The Delray Beach-based owner wants voters to decide whether to allow tourism on the Islandside property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Demolition of the former Amore restaurant site is nearly complete. From there, the town is planning to build an open-air site for gatherings and events to precede construction of the Art, Culture and Education Center.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 17, 2019
What do Longboaters want?

For partnerships to succeed, all the partners must be in alignment

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Sisterhood for Good presents grants

Lakewood Ranch Sisterhood for Good presents grants worth more than $9,000.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
St. Mary readies the holiday spirit

The annual Christmas Bazaar will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Mills
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 27, 2013
Manatee Schools hire new leader

Rick Mills, known for his work with Chicago's JROTC program, will lead a district in turmoil.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 26, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe sends off 'Soul Man' tour with soiree

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Soul Men will perform at the National Black Theatre Festival from July 29 to Aug. 3.

  • Black Tie
The workshop will be held Thursday, Nov. 1, at the SRQ Studio in the Sarasota City Hall Annex, 1565 First Street, in two sessions from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 22, 2012
City of Sarasota schedules mobility workshops

The goal is to create a transportation grid that accommodates bicycles, pedestrians, and public transit, in addition to vehicle traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2009
Officers receive awards for life-saving work

Longboat Key police officers rescued a 23-year-old Bradenton woman from Sarasota Bay in June after she was swept off a sailboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Laila Ward, an eighth grader at Mona Jain Middle School, and Nick Stanley, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, are given the School Board of Manatee County's Black History Month proclamation.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area students win essay contest

Martin Luther King essay contest awards go to Lakewood Ranch High, Mona Jain Middle students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2015
Theater review: 'Twelfth Night'

Asolo Rep's New Stages tour takes Shakespeare to camp

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Visitors and residents enjoy the shade and ambience of the tree-lined section of Main Street. Many county commercial development sites, however, have failed to enable trees to flourish.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 4, 2011
County official makes charge of poor follow-up on trees

According to a county sustainability official, once commercial developments have been completed, county staff does a poor job of ensuring trees stay healthy and thriving in the landscaping.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
New Balance announces 5K run series

New Balance recently announced its new 5K run series, which kicks off Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 — Seat 4: Jane Bruyer

Bruyer will face Bob Crain in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Deal Us In

Deal Us In

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
After being a village staple for decades, Siesta Hardware will close its doors July 31 and reopen as Siesta Village Liquors under the new ownership of Eddie and Todd Morton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2016
Morton’s market to refill hardware store with liquor

After being a village staple for decades, Siesta Hardware will close its doors July 31 and reopen as Siesta Village Liquors under the new ownership of Eddie and Todd Morton.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Sidelines

Amazing Admirals; MLS comes to Lakewood Ranch; Junior Golf Camp registration

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2021
Women on Wheels' charity ride in Lakewood Ranch benefits Selah Freedom

Village Idiots' president among cyclists who make the Women on Wheels ride in Lakewood Ranch for Selah Freedom a priority.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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