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Leslie Russell and Don Brown
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 6, 2010
Cedars throws Holiday party

It was a Welcome Back party with a holiday theme at The Cedars on Dec. 6 as residents gathered for a festive evening. They enjoyed good food and conversation with all in good spirits. In addition to exchanging stories of their activities during months away, plans were discussed for the holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Frank Atura
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Our View: Capitalize on the moment

The cloud of euphoria enveloping the Sarasota Ballet this week is well deserved. And it is not over the top to exclaim this tiny (in budget) but extraordinarily talented ballet company, Sarasota's own, reached a historic high in its 26 years of existence this past weekend at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Since March 2013, Bay Island Park on Siesta Key has been closed while the city and county attempt to replace the eroded seawall. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 25, 2014
County to finish portion of Siesta seawall

The county has restarted work to fix its side of the Bay Island Park seawall, but the city's side will have to wait until it has more funding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2015
Forget global warming; data show next Ice Age is more likely

Constant change has been a part of the Earth’s climate history since the planet was formed 4.5 billion to 4.6 billion years ago. There has never been a long period of flat-line temperature in the history of the sphere.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Joseph Holt, Andrew Lapp, Jonathan Spivey, Tom Purviance and Don Bryn performed Piano Grand II on Oct. 7. Photo by Barbara Banks
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 8, 2017
Artist Series Concerts’ season opens with a lively ‘Piano Grand II’

Joseph Holt assembled a quintet of talented pianists for the concert series’ season opener.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Message boards along Osprey Avenue direct northbound drivers to head to U.S. 41 because of the bridge closure.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 21, 2016
Southside Village businesses protest traffic plans

The Osprey Avenue bridge is closing for a year. As officials address resident concerns, are businesses bearing the brunt of the impact?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Fors and Ginnie Dreher
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 5, 2010
Christ Church members catch up

There was a warm welcome for all as members of Christ Church Presbyterian of Longboat Key gathered at The Shores on Friday, Nov. 5, for an informal evening. Organized by Sue Wertman, members enjoyed a potluck buffet and exchanged news of summer happenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 9, 2014
Sidelines

ODA breezes to district win; Junior Golf tees off for winter series; River Dawgs will hold golf tournament; Pop Warner adds new divisions

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
In a nest shell: 2011 a good year for turtles

Sarasota and Manatee counties saw sea-turtle nesting totals climb to the highest level in a decade.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2011
Lakewood falls to top-ranked Tampa Blake

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team believed it could compete with the top-ranked team in the state.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • May 13, 2012
Life Lessons From the Kitchen of Mama Smith

Life Lessons From the Kitchen of Mama Smith

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Turtle nests continue to hatch

Turtles wrapped up nesting last month, but it's still nesting season through Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 19, 2014
County conducts investigation

After the raid at Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary, the county takes a deeper look as to how, and if, the case could have been avoided.

  • East County
  • News
Sharon Garson, Joan Robbins and Sallie Feldman believe mah jongg is a game for all ages.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 17, 2016
East County residents enjoy ancient game

Mah jongg becomes a ladies' favorite at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Miller Electric

Small Business of the Year 11 or More Employees Winner

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lake Club home at 7921 Waterton Lane recently sold for $1,425,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,990 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.35 million in 2018.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 10, 2019
Lake Club home tops sales at $1,425,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 17-28.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
News Briefs

Imagine School principal resigns; Home burglarized in Lakewood Ranch; Study shows physician shortage in East County

  • East County
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Judy Felts
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 26, 2011
Seaplace hosts worldly night of fun

Seaplace condominium mixed Italian pizza with a dash of Irish music and created a fun evening for all. Ninety-plus Seaplace residents gathered at sunset Jan. 26 in the clubhouse for an informal pizza party that featured music by the Irish duo Patsy and Magella.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2014
Sidelines

Eagles win inaugural Army vs. Navy tournament; Sarasota Christian earns back-to-back wins; Sarasota grapplers win invitational; Late goal propels Thunder soccer team to a win; Longwood Athletic Club announces Men's Open

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Town Clerk’s office is located at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 17, 2014
Town seeks volunteers for police pension board

The Town Clerk's office is located at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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