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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
News Briefs

Town of Longboat Key supports WCIND sand trap; Study shows manatees are touchy-feely

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
Lakewood Ranch promotes new technology

Water utilities and Town Hall officials hope a new rebate program will help curb unnecessary lawn watering.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2013
Commissioners review town wish list

A community center and improved cellular communication service topped the list of goals for residents and town leaders this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Mar Vista application puts Longboat Key on notice

After reviewing complaints from Village residents, the town has formulated new procedures to ensure that property owners within 500 feet of a site plan will receive notification.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Mud" (Courtesy photo)
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 29, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Mud'

In the new film, "Mud," Matthew McConaughey gives the performance of a lifetime in a meticulously and methodically paced tale of love and mistrust.

  • Arts + Culture
Hunter Cross and Carroll Hunter play good friends B-Flat and U.S in "Second Samuel." Photo by Renee McVety.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 8, 2013
Film Review: 'Disconnect'

In the new film, "Disconnect," be prepared to re-examine your online activities. Director Henry Alex Rubin doesn't get preachy about our obsession with the Internet. Instead, he treats it as a fact of life. But he also delves into the dangerous repercussions of seemingly innocuous behavior when being online gets horribly out of control.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Orchestra soloist Andrew von Oeyen. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 17, 2013
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks VII: East Meets West

The Sarasota Orchestra and guest conductor, Peter Bay, offered a program of two blockbusters from a pair of countries that could be called the cornerstone blocs of the East and the West: Russia and America.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2013
Traffic warrants signal at Edgewater entrance

Manatee County is moving forward with plans to install a traffic signal at Edgewater's University Parkway entrance.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Orioles commit $150,000 to Sarasota Tomorrow Next; Fourth of July closings

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday, June 25, an investment of $150,000 in Sarasota Tomorrow Next, the regional economic and community development initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee County preps for landfill site improvements

Manatee County officials must approve changes to the Lena Road Landfill's general-development plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2014
St. Armands stakeholders react to new events rules

Next month, the City Commission is scheduled to consider an ordinance that regulates special events in St. Armands Circle Park. Already, it's drawing a mixed reception.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
News Briefs

Colony Lender refiles lawsuit; Longboat Key Triathlon seeks volunteers; Waters to end Mote leadership

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
Police arrest former condo employee for jewelry theft

Longtime Windward Bay maintenance supervisor Michael Artman was arrested last week for stealing an $85,000 diamond. Police suspect he committed a string of thefts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtney DeFilippis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
Business Observer

New shoe store strides into Gulf Gate neighborhood; Courtney DeFilippis joins RE/MAX Alliance Group; LaHurd receives human resources award from SHRA; Icard Merrill welcomes two associate attorneys

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo One of the six catalyst areas selected by the city's Urban Design Studio will focus on reducing sign clutter around the Circle.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2014
Urban Design Studio targets St. Armands sign reduction

When Lou Costa looks at road signs posted throughout the city, he sees something more than a speed limit or a parking restriction - he sees missed opportunities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo One of the six catalyst areas the city's Urban Design Studio selected will focus on reducing sign clutter around the Circle.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Urban Design Studio targets St. Armands sign reduction

When Lou Costa looks at road signs posted throughout the city, he sees something more than a speed limit or a parking restriction - he sees missed opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • May 30, 2014
Factory Girl: Triple the Style

Factory Girl: Triple the Style

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2013
Hilton reserves date with P&Z

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $24 million project that could begin in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cooper
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2013
News Briefs

Commission delays decision on pet ordinance; Comissioners critique TCO issued for Bob's Boathouse; Sarasota Chamber taps Cooper for VP position

  • Sarasota
  • News
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