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Steve Rubin and Ed Town. Nick Friedman.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 5, 2012
Season of Sharing: Ed Town and Steve Rubin

Steve Rubin and Ed Town have donated to the Season of Sharing campaign for the past five years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Our View

Consensus on the bayfront

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
Aitken meets with SRQ airport officials

Retired pilot Andrew Aitken blames the Federal Aviation Administration for low-flying planes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 27, 2014
County commissioners spar over Blackburn Point priorities

County commissioners approved additional funding to improve the park, but disagreed about what parts of the project should be built first.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 2, 2012
Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 23, 2012
SCOPE formulates new city research tool

A new website will allow current and future city and county residents access to multiple layers of data about population available from government and neighborhood sources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 17, 2012
Social Studies: Scott George

IT'S ANOTHER LILLY PULITZER TIE DAY for Scott George, who is in between morning business meetings and fundraising lunches at the Community AIDS Network ...

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 12, 2014
Tour showcases varying styles of Longboat Key

Four homes and one garden will be open to the public at the 38th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 24, 2009
Sam Snead's is a local favorite

"The King of Swing" was his nickname, and golf was his game. Sam Snead was known as one of the greatest golfers of all time -- and his namesake restaurant is equally as good.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Our View: Publix plan fuels optimism

It was good timing for Publix Super Markets Inc. to unveil its redevelopment plans for the Avenue of the Flowers shopping plaza in the middle of the summer. That will allow plenty of time for Longboaters - especially the "carpers" and "cranks" - to digest it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 25, 2010
College opens new nursing center

The Medical Technology & Simulation Center houses associate and baccalaureate level nursing programs, other health professions, science labs and classrooms.

  • East County
  • News
The Rufus P. Jordan House is located on the northeast part of the Mar Vista property on Broadway.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 22, 2013
Jordan House survived prior storm

The Mar Vista structure that's at the center of a controversial plan survived a 1921 hurricane that wiped out most of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 6, 2014
Siesta Key Village reaches tipping point

Stakeholders on the Key differ in their views on the optimal mix of retail versus restaurants for the popular tourist destination.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Ashley Bongart played singles and doubles during the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 13 through Nov. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2015
The net effect

Former Lakewood Ranch tennis standout adjusts to college life.

  • East County
  • Sports
Three hundred fifty tickets were sold last year for the car raffle. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 17, 2011
Kiwanians dish out new name, place for St. Jude luncheon

Say goodbye to the St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon and hello to the Longboat Key Gourmet Food Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2012
News Briefs

Rodeo to benefit cancer research; Manatee Animal Services extends hours; Boutique starts head-wrap exchange

  • East County
  • News
Participating in a Dragon Boat is just one of the recreational opportunities offered at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2015
Whatever makes your boat float

Nathan Benderson Park offers a variety of activities other than rowing.

  • East County
  • News
Craig King will serve as the campus pastor for the expansion.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2012
Bayside to open third campus

Bayside Community Church will open its East Sarasota site this September.

  • East County
  • News
Vanessa Baugh
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2016
Manatee County District 5 candidates

Vanessa Baugh and Kathleen Grant share their vision for East County.

  • East County
  • News
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