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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 23, 2009
Manatee OKs Tara Bridge land acquisition

The commission today voted 5-2 to take land that would be used for the construction of the bridge.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • May 13, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: The Cottage

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: The Cottage

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Siesta Key Beach was ranked No. 3 by Dr. Beach.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 30, 2013
April 30: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Gas odor causes Peltz shoes, others to evacuate; Bullock outlines Colony initiatives; Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach in top six beaches in Florida; John McKenna plays kazoo at concert

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Money raised at the show benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Woodcarving Show and Sale

The show includes hundreds of hand carved wood on display and for sale. All woodcarvings are made by the Gulf Coast Carvers Guild.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 25, 2013
"It's so much more than density" - getting the conversation right

"It's so much more than density" - getting the conversation right

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Melissa Kievman explores the new world of Nilo Cruz’s “Sotto Voce” in the old world Historic Asolo Theater.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 8, 2015
Melissa Kievman returns to the Historic Asolo Theater with 'Sotto Voce.'

Melissa Kievman returns to the Historic Asolo Theater with 'Sotto Voce.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch basketball advances to regional final

The Mustangs defeated Palmetto 85-58 on Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bryan Gagg
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 4

Four area teams opened their district seasons with losses this past week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 24, 2009
Matre d'opera

Sarasota Opera's food and beverage manager, Jim Reid, can satiate a palate long enough for audience members to sit through a three-act Puccini.

  • Arts + Culture
Town officials learned the budget passed last September is on track at the mid-year mark.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 13, 2019
Longboat's mid-year revenue and spending track with budget

As town prepares for a new budget season, leaders hear positive report on how current budget is faring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Booker High School football players donned dress-up attire and showed off their new etiquette skills yesterday during a Michael's on East hosted luncheon.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 19, 2013
Booker athletes put new skills to the test

The Booker High School football team has been learning how to be a good player on and off the field this summer through the 2013 Summer Athletic Academic Enrichment and Life Skills Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Green Business of the Year nominee David Miller and chamber President Gail Loefgren file photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 27, 2017
Chamber revamps Small Business Week

After a four year hiatus, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is bringing the week-long event back.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Birth Announcements 09.24.09

The Observer celebrates new addition to our East County families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A condominium at Grand Bay II on Longboat Key topped all real estate transactions for the week, selling at $1.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 28, 2018
Grand Bay II condo tops weekly sales at $1.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Michelle Zemil
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Consultant Mark Porter addresses Longboat Key residents on plans for underground utilities work Monday morning.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 1, 2019
Longboat Key preps residents for underground utilities project

The well-attended meeting informed audience members of processes, timetables and possible inconveniences.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives during a meeting Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 13, 2017
Sarasota tries to outdo Manatee in quest to woo firm

Next week, Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives to land a New Jersey-based company’s headquarters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For the past 18 months, Sheila Loccisano has been sharing the beach with her 9,000 Instagram followers.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 19, 2017
Photographer shares the seashore from Longboat Key

Sheila Loccisano is the face behind the Instagram account @followmetolongboatkey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kevin and Missy Cooper celebrate a backyard makeover
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 26, 2013
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Development could cost the city; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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