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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 14, 2017
Theater review: 'God of Carnage'

'God of Carnage' explores the fine print in the social contract at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jerry Twiggs is sworn in by Jess Mears, the clerk to the CDD boards.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2014
Ranch CDD 2 swears in new supervisor

Jerry Twiggs will fill the Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2 seat vacated by Kathleen Grant, who resigned in March.

  • East County
  • News
Prominent Siesta Key property owners Jay Lancer and Jim Syprett bought the former 7-Eleven in the Village for $1.6 million.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 26, 2016
Daiquiri Deck owners buy Siesta 7-Eleven

Siesta Key Village property owners Jim Syprett and Jay Lancer bought the former convenience store on Ocean Boulevard this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"It's going to be an amazing experience and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, especially doing something you love," said Sarah Nimptsch, right, of cheering in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, with fellow cheerleader Ashley Preininger, left.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2011
ODA Cheerleaders to perform in New York

Two ODA students earned invitations to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 18, 2019
Worship Calendar

Worship Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Director of operations George Wood said booming development in Lakewood Ranch was a large reason his family decided to build their next restaurant in UTC.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 7, 2020
New dining options coming to Sarasota's UTC starting this fall

New dining options coming to Sarasota's UTC starting this fall

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. The Rev. Steve Price, co-pastor of Harvest United Methodist Church, made his television debut Nov. 26, as a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune."
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 4, 2013
The 'Price' is Right

'Wheel of Fortune' welcomes Steve Price, of United Harvest Methodist Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Gulf of Mexico Drive undergrounding referendum nixed  new poles on the island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
Welcome Back: Poles still here, but not for long

Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities are headed underground. Now, the commission surges forward to determine how to bury the rest of the island’s lines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shaun Merriman is CEO of Gateway Bank.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2011
Young Business of the Year finalist: Gateway Bank

Gateway Bank was named a finalist for Young Business of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Alex Horan pitched a complete game, leading the Thunder to a Class 2A-District 11 title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 4, 2011
ODA captures district title

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Shorecrest Prep 1-0 to win the Class 2A-District 11 championship April 29. Also, Lakewood Ranch finished as the Class 4A-District 10 runner-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Manager Dave Bullock announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding  with Ringling College President Larry Thompson Monday night at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2016
Town, Ringling College announce partnership

The town of Longboat Key and Ringling College of Art and Design are working to create plans for a future cultural center as part of a new town center.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Follow the money

A group of Collier County government appointees asked The Jackson Laboratory tough questions. In the end, Collier decided it was too risky.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Our View

Tough test for St. Denis

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The new rescue facility will have a veterinary clinic, cafe, groomer and a community space to host birthday parties and weddings. “Everything we’re adding will be a revenue stream to support the animals,” says Rob Oglesby, director of development.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2018
Honor Bound

The pack leaders at Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue say the organization is on pace to break ground early next year on its $8 million Lorraine Road expansion.

  • LWR Life
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 11, 2009
Legalization of drugs the main topic at Tiger Bay

During a criminal-justice forum Thursday, panelists, including the sheriff, police chief and judges, talked about the pros and cons of decriminalizing illegal drugs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city is investigating its options for constructing a parking garage on what is currently a surface lot on North Adams Drive.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 2, 2015
City eyes paid parking to fund St. Armands Circle garage

Progress on a St. Armands parking garage is continuing as stakeholders offer their support for various funding mechanisms — including parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Conversation with Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders, the woman whose local real estate empire surpassed $2 billion in sales last year, grew up barefoot on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
There are approximately 50 species of gulls found throughout the world. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • April 9, 2021
Bird of the Week: Laughing gull

Laughing gulls, common in our area, are aggressive feeders — which is precisely why they should not be fed by humans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota resident Jason Collins started coaching when he was 15 years old after spending six years as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
Artistic Excellence

Former competitive gymnast Jason Collins returned to the gym last year and was named the Sarasota Surge's new program director in December after spending 15 years as a professional opera singer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan showed the audience two charts depicting federal debt and the budget.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Congressman Buchanan warns against rising debt

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan kicked off a Longboat Key Town Hall meeting by warning against the 'Tidal Wave of Debt.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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