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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2009
Town receives groin bids

The town hopes to begin construction on two groins behind The Islander Club no later than Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Greg Bortnichak |
  • August 8, 2012
Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kay Rowland
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 26, 2010
Man on the street: Black Friday

We asked Longboaters whether they were planning on braving the crowds to shop on Black Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casa del Mar unveils new website
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Business Briefs

Key Club named No. 12 resort by Tennis Resorts Online; Jack Brill to run Metz Culinary Management division; Stephania Feltz named SYC member relations director

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Veena Shrestha, Kim Lakey, Karyn Santi, Lauren Blomster, mommy-to-be Montana Taplinger, Erin Hart, Ali Thompson, Kara Cosse, Lauren O'Donoghue and Ashley Gruters. Courtesy photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Blooming babies; Tea and poetry; Da capo a fine ... ; Cooking for the cook; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Nine-year-old Ava Frank and her 6-year-old sister Ally say their favorite part about gymnastics is flipping around the uneven bars. The two sisters will compete for Kids SuperGym's level 3 team this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 8, 2012
Siblings fly high

Nine-year-old Ava Frank and her 6-year-old sister, Ally, both will compete for Kids Supergym's level 3 team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 26, 2012
Neighbors: Linda Wallin

At an early age Linda Wallin developed the desire to teach art. Today, she teaches brings art to life with the students at The Out-of-Door Academy on Siesta Key, where she has lived for more than 30 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lewis Abate has custom artwork on his Jeep to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. “It’s my tattoo,” he says of the artwork.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2011
TOP STORY, SEPT.: 9/11 Anniversary

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. On the 10th anniversary of the attacks, he shared his story.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Kids' museum explores fundraising options

Explore Some More Children's Museum will host its first Kids Festival to raise money to offer programming for schools and other outlets.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Buchter joined Selby Gardens as CEO in 2009.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Non-profit Organization finalist: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was named a finalist for Non-profit Organization at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

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Ron Carter, Pat Merryman, honoree Mary Ann Robinson, Paul Ferguson and Jim Neal
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

The color purple; Sights and sounds from Firefly Gala; Mayor for a night; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • March 24, 2010
Weekly Dish

The weekly dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • November 12, 2012
SPD wrong to arrest homeless man for charging cell phone

SPD wrong to arrest homeless man for charging cell phone

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Tony Gurry

The Observer highlights Out-of-Door Academy pitcher Tony Gurry.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • November 11, 2010
My View

Shocking reaction, indeed shocking

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2010
Let's dissect Obamacare

Let's dissect Obamacare

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This home at 3037 Gulf of Mexico Drive was denied a variance to move its property line closer to the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2010
Variance request receives setback

The Zoning Board of Adjustment turned down a Gulf-front property owner Tuesday when he asked for a variance to build an addition and move his property line closer to Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Competitors race toward the finish line in August as USRowing hosted its 2013 Masters National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 30, 2013
Year in Review: September 2013, Benderson Park to host rowers

Rowing's governing body chose Nathan Benderson Park to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, which would be the largest international event in East County's history.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Delaney, a Lakewood Ranch resident, is a former New Jersey state trooper and National Basketball Assocation referee.
  • By Bob Delaney |
  • April 18, 2012
My View: PTSD: Not all wounds bleed

Post-traumatic stress disorder has become a daily discussion in our society, because of the ravages and ripple effects of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • January 16, 2013
What's with all those twisted twigs? TWIS joins the Patrick Dougherty Project at future SMOA

What's with all those twisted twigs? TWIS joins the Patrick Dougherty Project at future SMOA

  • Arts + Culture
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