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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2009
New mailboxes deliver confusion on the Key

About 40 Longboat Key residents discovered Friday they had an additional mailbox next to their existing one.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Camire

River Club resident Dave Camire takes his love of collectibles to the streets in his 600-horsepower Dodge Viper.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joanne Assaly of Country Club Shores and her dog, Toby, 10, brave the crosswalk at the Country Club Shores beach access at Longboat Club Drive in the 1000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Nov. 24 and had to wait for 10 cars to whiz by them before they could
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2015
Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks aren’t shortcuts to safety

Mayor Jack Duncan seeks an education plan for new Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks and Police Chief Pete Cumming plans to have officers present when they are fully functional.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Cosmo makes a comeback

When wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews headed to Christ Presbyterian Church Feb. 9, he brought his longtime owl, Cosmo, for educational purposes, as he normally does.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 22, 2017
Sarasota couple plugs into holiday spirit

For Madison Hipps, the holidays start with the flick of a switch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alana Sherman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 14, 2021
"American Idol" quest ends for Lakewood Ranch resident

Lakewood Ranch's Alana Sherman says "American Idol" is "not the end."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
President & CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System David Verinder, Renee Hamad, Jack Gallahan and President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. Alexandra Quarles
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2015
Sounds of success: Sarasota Memorial Hospital installs piano

The new Steinway & Sons Essex Classic baby grand piano was installed Tuesday for guests and patients to enjoy during the duration of their stays at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kevin Ingle, major reconstruction design engineer for FDOT District 1, answers questions from attendees as they view maps of the project July 23.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2015
'Ultimate' configuration begins

FDOT starts work Aug. 3 on the diverging diamond concept for University Parkway and I-75.

  • East County
  • News
Sharon Chiodi, Joel Schemmel and Tracy Eisnaugle. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Premier Sotheby's names top-sales team for 2012; New service brings restaurant food to customers' doorsteps

  • East County
  • News
Buildings with local historic designation, such as the Sarasota Times building, are subject to enhanced standards when a property owner wants to make changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 30, 2017
City explores historic preservation options

City officials are searching for way to strengthen regulations designed to preserve historic structures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Palmetto's John Tucker, 3, tries on a virtual flight suit before visiting with Santa.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2016
Families suit up for Santa

Mall at UTC unveils interactive Santa experience for children.

  • East County
  • News
Keely Pastor holding Ruby Pastor and from the front: Violet Pastor, Gigi Tuffile, Jewels Morgan, Emme Morgan, Emma Mancini and Lilly Mancini. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie & Tales updates you on social news in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 10, 2012
Commissioners on board with trolley

The County Commission pledged support for the Key's route, but both county and Longboat commissioners want a breakdown of ridership figures that reflect seasonal fluctuations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Curator Dustin Juengel hopes to explore how technology influences artists today.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2016
Life after technology

Art Center Sarasota’s #postdigitial exhibition explores the pervasive nature of technology today — with a surprisingly hopeful outlook.

  • Arts + Culture
20 plus girlfriends gathered at Yoga Shack on Feb. 13 for their third annual "Galentine'  s Day" celebration. Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.23.17

From a healthy girl's night out to some of the season's most creative outfits, this is the scoop on last week's social happenings.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Business Briefs

Three businesses close St. Armands locations; Patchington event to benefit SPARCC; Lazy Lobster Longboat Key resumes its lunch service

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 3, 2016
Leadership for others

While many Americans lament public office seekers and their sycophants who are in it for themselves, here are four volunteer civic leaders contributing for the right reasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2011
FULL STORY: Police pensions safe for now

The Sarasota City Commission Monday agreed night to table a proposal to force police officers into a 401(k) plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2012
County staff is in for an organizational overhaul

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid wants to increase accountability and break down communication blockages among departments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harvey Vengroff
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2018
In Memoriam 2018

Longboat Key said goodbye to many of its beloved residents this summer. In the following pages, we honor them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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