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David Scanlon, president of Phoenix Ink, and Ted Helgesen, Phoenix Ink CEO
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Think Green finalist: Phoenix Ink

Phoenix Ink was named a Think Green finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 14, 2014
CONA enters Big Pass debate

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) met Monday night to debate a controversial project to dredge Sarasota's Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Although Cash wore a tie for his interview with the Longboat Observer, he usually keeps his attire casual with a simple collar.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 1, 2011
Key Club's Cash known for dogmatic work ethic

This employee is truly the top dog when he goes to work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 1, 2012
Longboat voters pick Romney

Mitt Romney received 69.26% of votes cast on Longboat Key in the Jan. 31 Republican presidential primary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Top row: Anise Bogen, or "arches," Schokolade Busserln, or chocolate kisses, and Schokolade Macaronen, chocolate macaroons. Bottom: Zimtsterne, or cinnamon stars, Rumkugeln, or rum balls, and Vanilla Kipferl.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 15, 2010
Edibles: Waters is nuts about cookies

Baking enthusiast Elisabeth Waters shares exclusive tips and recipes for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
Dave Samler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

RE/MAX's Samler expands business; Jon Talamas joins MGA Insurance Group; Caldwell Trust Co. welcomes trust officer

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Gabriella Diaz-Granados scored a team-high 16 points in her final game in a Lady Mustangs uniform.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
Mustangs fall in semis

PALMETTO -- Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball coach Tina Hadley felt pretty confident heading into the locker room at halftime.

  • East County
  • Sports
sirardsfalafel
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 3, 2013
A Sweet Surprise at Sirard's Chocolate Café

A Sweet Surprise at Sirard's Chocolate Café

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
SIDELINES

Enjoy this week's sports briefs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Managing Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The meeting will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2012
Colony: Not the only agenda item

The Longboat Key Town Commission will end its summer hiatus Sept. 4 with two meetings and a packed agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tara Golf & Country Club Manager Tony Greising calls the club's decision to resign as property manager for the Tara Master Association a "business decision."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2012
Tara secures property manager

Resource Property Management starts work on Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • News
The cover of "Bridge with God" features Fran Mann as the fairy godmother; Joe Godefrin as God, wearing a crown; In-Between Bridge Club Director Michelle Golden, dressed in blue; and Mel Weisel, dressed as the devil.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
God has hand in new bridge book

'Bridge With God' focuses on the relationship of 'God' - i.e., the late Joe Godefrin, a nationally ranked bridge player - and his bridge partner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 19, 2010
MY VIEW: Why school accountability fails

The cuts in the Sarasota County School District's funding from the state and predictable tax hike by the School Board and school administration are the symptoms of a broad systemic breakdown in Florida education funding.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
News Briefs

Cortez bridge repair work scheduled for April; End of turtle nesting season marks the return of lights; Longboat Library resumes full-day schedule Nov. 1; Police department promotes three employees

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
News Briefs

Manatee district honors volunteers; Sheriff's office launches campaign; Buchanan speaks with business owners; Steube speaks to Republican Club; Ranch Friends initiate petition drive; and County to hold workshops.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Parking meters a bad idea, getting worse

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2011
Cops Corner

1:45 p.m. - 1800 block of Sandalwood Drive. Criminal Mischief and Assault. A homeowner was unsatisfied with some woodwork being done in his home. He was disputing a bill the worker gave him, because of the poor quality.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes will complete her second term in office next year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Donna Hayes

Donna Hayes was elected to the Manatee County Commission in 2004. In June, Hayes announced she will not seek a third term.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • September 2, 2009
$1.25 million sale at Water Club II

The sale of Unit 4 in the 11-story, 86-unit Water Club II tower for $1.25 million was one of three more than $1 million sales that highlighted the 10 realty transactions recorded on the keys during the third week of August.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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