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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 11, 2015
A procrastinator's guide to Valentine's Day

A procrastinator's guide to Valentine's Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Benderson Development Executive Director of Leasing Mark Chait said he has received positive feedback about the retail offerings the company has brought to the area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Benderson Development

Benderson Development already is working on an expansion to its existing University Town Center project and intends to start work on its regional mall by the end of the year, as well.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Katie Hendrick
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 20, 2013
BID discusses Circle traffic and safety

Reduced signage, lighted crosswalks for St. Armands are among the committee's suggested solutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 10, 2009
St. Armands fire station celebrates opening

The grand opening came a one-and-one-half months after the station opened.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This is the cover of the songbook for "Song of the Milky Way," artist unknown, 1931. Courtesy of the Levenson Collection.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 18, 2012
Highlights: Cultural Coalescence

Japanese culture and art deco seem like contradictory elements. When discussing '20s and '30s Japan, words such as conservative, traditional and militaristic might spring to mind.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Dog Park fetches upgrades

CDD 4's plan to spend $20,000 on improvements has tails wagging.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bob Gault |
  • September 11, 2013
Letters to the Editor: Out of the jaws of victory

Recently our Town Commission and town manager have done a responsible job of 'stopping the bleeding' from our underfunded employee pension plans by freezing them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lawmakers praised Superintendent Rick Mills for providing a thorough response to state audits and expressed confidence in his ability to move the district forward.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 13, 2014
Superintendent gains support in Tallahassee

In a bid to reduce fines owed to the state, Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills impressed legislators with his response to audit findings.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Farmers Market Executive Director Phil Pagano wants to relocate vendors north of Main Street due to future construction plans.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 19, 2016
Farmers Market targets new home during impending construction

As three private developments plan to break ground along State Street and Lemon Avenue, the Sarasota Farmers Market is discussing relocating a number of vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • March 19, 2013
Theater Review: 'Clybourne Park'

Bruce Norris, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his 2010 play, "Clybourne Park," wants to get in your face, down your craw and up in your business.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Energetic clergymen lead Key churches

The Rev. Bruce Porter, of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, has recovered from shoulder surgery he had last November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tucker Lenora picks iconic locals for her new portrait series.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 4, 2016
The Art of Being Local

Tucker Lenora's new portrait series explores what it means to be a townie.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • March 14, 2013
PREEN & CHIC: The big screen!

PREEN & CHIC: The big screen!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By George Rauch |
  • August 5, 2009
Market is operating at historical levels

The stock market has improved dramatically. The market is in a bull posture, and, if the government does the right things, the market could become robust once again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chin tucks
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 10, 2015
Correct forward head posture with exercises

Keep your head up and improve posture by trying these moves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2013
Black Tie UNTIED

The Sertoma Sarasota Celebration roasted Dr. Larry Thompson; and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art held its first Wine Walk to the Ca d'Zan.

  • Arts + Culture
starliteweb
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 14, 2015
Starlite Players shines spotlight on local playwrights

Starlite Players shines spotlight on local playwrights

  • Arts + Culture
Matt Zito has shot six holes-in-one during his 62 years of playing golf.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key resident aces his game

What are the odds? Matt Zito shot two holes-in-one in the same week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key seeks to discourage beachgoers from parking on the grassy area near the 360 North condominium complex.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 13, 2016
Town targets trespassers at 360 North

Who’s cutting through 360 North? Longboat Key residents have a few theories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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