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Patrick Dougherty's "Close Ties" is an example of what to expect for his upcoming installation. Courtesy photo
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • January 2, 2013
Black Tie: Five in the house for 2013

Dressing up for this former social editor has had to do a lot more with Power Rangers, Batman, cowboys and Army guys as of late, thanks to a cute little 2-year-old that I know.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden Woods residents and Friends of Keep Woods organizers Phil St. John, Gary Hebert and Brenda Russell say the Myara property could be combined with another to create a preserve on both sides of the Braden River.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 7, 2017
Conservationists hope to buy Myara property

Fundraising continues as new ideas are pitched for tract.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2013
Town pension plans top regular workshop agenda

Town pension plans top the agenda for the Longboat Key Town Commission's regular workshop Monday, May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The two commissions will focus on traffic issues on and off Longboat Key.(eric garwood photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 2, 2019
Longboat and Sarasota plan joint commission meeting

June gathering would focus on transportation issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Regimental Commander for 2015-16 Lexi Williamson receives the command to dismiss her classmates for the final time.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 1, 2016
SMA Cadets graduate through the iron gate

Sarasota Military Academy are promoted to graduates.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Along with a bevy of academic opportunities, the Longboat Key Education Center offers mind-body classes, such as yoga. Katie Hendrick
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 30, 2013
New classes start in February at LBK Education Center

For 24 years, the Longboat Key Education Center has satisfied locals' curiosities on topics ranging from movies to modern Hebrew poetry. And this year will be no different.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota hosted lawn bowling's 2016 and 2017 U.S. Open, the latter of which drew complaints from participants and club members.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 21, 2017
Lawn bowlers accuse officials of neglect

Members of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club say their bayfront facility has deteriorated because of shoddy maintenance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2012
Chair 'disgusted' with behavior

Planning and Zoning Board members Allen Hixon and John Wild both vied for the vice-chair seat, which led to a tense discussion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 30, 2017
That's some legacy

How do you justify $65 million more for a want?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The event, which is for both runners and walkers, will be held monthly until May 3.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: New Balance Free 5K Fun Run Series

New Balance Sarasota's Free 5K Fun Run Series is an easy way to keep your New Year resolution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The resolution of the Colony dispute will be good for the town, but does the town have a role to in its resolution?
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2011
Commission talks role in Colony dispute

Former Mayor George Spoll generated discussion among commissioners after he spoke about the ticking clock for the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock wants to freeze the police pension plan by the end of September.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2013
Police debate service without a pension

A defined contribution option for Longboat Key union-represented police officers allows officers to put up to 35.4% of their paychecks, including social security, toward their retirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Juan Florensa has worked as the public works director on Longboat Key for than 17 years.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 17, 2018
Longboat's outgoing public works director remembers 17-year tenure

Juan Florensa has had significant impact on Longboat Key in the nearly two decades that he lead the town's public works department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gary and Marilee Roberts
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's Black Tie and Tales, featuring tidbits and hot flash.

  • Arts + Culture
Traffic issues frustrate city residents.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Traffic Study

As traffic issues continue to frustrate city residents who live and work off of the mainland, leaders on St. Armands Circle are working with city and state officials on solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Memorial parade rolls onto Main

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host the Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade May 27.

  • East County
  • News
Samantha Hyatt touches up her lipstick.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 29, 2016
Crowning glory: pageant goals right on schedule

Lakewood Ranch graduate competes for Miss Florida beauty pageant title.

  • East County
  • News
File photo The town's traditional approach to beach nourishment involves using a Hopper dredge for sand placement.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 29, 2014
Consultant outlines beach options

Olsen Associates Inc. outlined five scenarios for the town's beach plan that range from $16 million to $39 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 25, 2016
Village Association to discuss merger with Chamber of Commerce

A Siesta Key Village Association agenda shows a proposal to merge the organization with the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2017
Sarasota voting kicks off with confrontation

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are vying for two seats on the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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