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The Whitehouses have been volunteering at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market for a collective 17 years. Fred, who is the market manager, has been there for 11 years and Grace, who runs the welcome tent, has volunteered there for six.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 21, 2019
Sarasota couple awarded Florida voluntary service award

The Whitehouses have volunteered at the Phillippi Farmhouse market for a collective 17 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Hall has copies of a flyer for a free insurance meeting to help reduce insurance policies.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 19, 2012
Insurance class offered to help reduce homeowner policies

The town of Longboat Key is urging Key residents to attend a free class to help them possibly reduce their homeowner insurance policies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 22, 2016
Sea Sleuths snorkel through the bay

Mote Campers searched for marine wildlife during a recent day at camp.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Palmetto resident Chuck Nelson submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
East County photo contest winner: June 4

Palmetto resident Chuck Nelson submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 5, 2016
Republican Club reunites for season

Members dined at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Ballroom and listened to Christian Ziegler speak.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynne Dowd founded Cleaning Butlers International in 2009. A franchise-based cleaning service firm, it had $1.1 million in 2011 revenues, up 47% from $750,000 in 2010. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 4, 2012
Clean Up: Sweep Success

The term recession-resistant has a penchant to lean toward hyperbole. But one Ranch firm really found resiliency in an industry - office space - that certainly hasn't resisted the recession.

  • East County
  • News
A group of citizens — including former PGA Championship and Ryder Cup winner Paul Azinger — encouraged the city to create a master plan to improve Bobby Jones Golf Club.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2014
Commission moves toward Bobby Jones master plan

After hearing an appeal from professional golfer Paul Azinger, the City Commission signaled its interest in producing a comprehensive vision for the future of the municipal course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
Challenge hearings postponed

Three challenges filed by the Islandside Property Owners Coalition will not begin until spring 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2009
Planners to discuss Islandside project next

Town special counsel attorney Nancy Stroud told the Planning and Zoning Board Wednesday, Nov. 11, that the Islandside gulf-planned development can be amended to allow for more development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteers, business partners and guest speakers will also all go through an automated background check via online portal
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 25, 2019
Controversial presentation prompts classroom changes

The Sarasota County School Board sought to tighten the approval process of guest speaker material in district classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new overly district adjusts regulations on things like bike rentals, street-yard setbacks and parking requirements.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 22, 2018
Pinecraft Overlay District approved

The new overlay district adjusts regulations to fit the residents' unique way of life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
Whisper Bend hosts safety day

Residents of the Whisper Bend community off Linger Lodge Road became more educated about public safety with a special Community Safety Day event June 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mark Latham, director of Manatee County Mosquito Control, smiles despite there being hundreds of mosquitoes swarming his hand.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 19, 2016
Head of Manatee Mosquito Control not bugged by call to Africa

Month-long trip to Burkina Faso focuses on mosquito control to combat spread of malaria.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 18, 2013
"Clybourne Park" handles race and war with humor and grace

"Clybourne Park" handles race and war with humor and grace

  • Arts + Culture
Monica Mingote submitted this photo of a pelican swallowing a big fish in a lake at Tara Golf & Country Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2016
East County weather page photo: March 10

Monica Mingote submitted this photo of a pelican swallowing a big fish in a lake at Tara Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mort and Carol Siegler at their 70th anniversary celebration and vow renewal in November 2017.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Mort Siegler remembered for philanthropic spirit

Siegler, a family man and builder driven by details, died Tuesday, June 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 22, 2010
City eliminates 35 job positions

The cuts mainly include vacant positions, but 13 employees will be laid off.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nan Miller and her dog Lance regularly volunteer with the pet therapy program.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 11, 2019
Humane Society of Sarasota spreads puppy love

Nearly 100 volunteers provide pet therapy to various Sarasota County organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The spending called into question includes a $15,000 grant, given to an outside group as part of a larger fundraising campaign to promote the district.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2014
Barfield scrutinizes DID spending

Following allegations of impropriety, the city is now working to clarify the spending authority of the Downtown Improvement District board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote President/CEO Michael Crosby, founder Genie Clark and President Emeritus Kumar Mahadevan (Courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 25, 2015
Mote founder Genie Clark dies at 92

Eugenie Clark was affectionately known as the ‘Shark Lady’ for her research.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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