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Children's Guardian Fund Honorary Chairpersons Mort and Carol Siegler. Photos by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 8, 2014
Plymouth Harbor event highlights children's fund

Gianna Hall, a freshman at Sarasota High School, spoke to the crowd Sept. 30, at Plymouth Harbor, about being part of the fund's Guardian Ad Litem program, touching on how the program gives her a sence of normalcy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 17, 2014
WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2014
Commission to discuss St. Armands event moratorium

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss the possible extension of a moratorium on special events in St. Armands Circle Park during the height of tourist season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bob Gault |
  • September 11, 2013
Letters to the Editor: Out of the jaws of victory

Recently our Town Commission and town manager have done a responsible job of 'stopping the bleeding' from our underfunded employee pension plans by freezing them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week

Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
County approves tentative budget and millage rate

The Manatee commissioners approved a tentative $530 million budget at a public hearing Sept. 10, the next step before adopting the budget this week.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Children's charities drive Gourmet Lawn Party

This year's luncheon will feature 30 restaurants and a top raffle prize of a 2013 Ford Fusion or $10,000 cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alaina Ray was instrumental in guiding the town’s Urban Land Institute process, as well as reviewing applications such as the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 9, 2014
Alaina Ray named PZ&B director

After three months as the town's interim Planning, Zoning and Building Director, the town manager officially gave Alaina Ray the position on Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Ray Rajewski cuts the ribbon on his recently donated DVD collection at the Longboat Library with Patrice Greene and Joan Rotenberg.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 15, 2014
Movies land star role at Longboat Library

Thanks to a resident's donation, Longboat Library members can now rent more than 500 DVDs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An undated photo of the Osprey fishing pier, located on Blackburn Bay, just south of Historic Spanish Point. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Parks and Recreation
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 20, 2014
Osprey pier reconstruction moves forward

With permitting complete, a county project to rebuild the historic Osprey fishing pier has moved into the design phase.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • August 19, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Planned renovations of the pavilion at Siesta Beach will expand the facility while respecting architect Tim Seibert's original design. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 29, 2013
Options emerge for Siesta Key Beach project

The Siesta Beach Park Improvement Project is expected to come in under budget, giving the County Commission a choice of potential add-ons.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 4, 2013
Business Observer

Register for the East Meets West Regional Business Expo; Boston Proper on the Circle will open next week; Reid T. Winder completes financial planner series; Community Harvest begins next month

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pattigeorge's on Longboat Key serves up red snapper, which can be caught in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Tastiest fish in Sarasota waters

Among the perks of living in a waterfront town, Sarasotans enjoy a buffet of delicious seafood options swimming in Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Yum!

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
One of the solar-powered kiosks Musgrove is endorsing for Sarasota is in place at the University of Florida, used there to monitor the school's array of solar panels. Courtesy photo
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2013
Kiosks proposed as wayfinding solution

Chris Musgrove is trying to sell the city on installing solar-powered interactive kiosks downtown, which would be the first of their kind in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 20, 2014
Your Neighbor: Eve Plews

Plews is the founder of Meet the Sky, a monthly event during which stargazers observe the night sky with telescopes and binoculars.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Colony Lender Attorney Michael Assaf told a bankruptcy judge the Colony Association has let the Colony buildings deteriorate “and now seeks to benefit from that by trying to get the property for a third of the actual value."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2014
Colony ruling delayed until Feb. 10

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May wants more time to digest arguments before he rules on a Colony settlement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo A variety of performers, including those from local schools, will be featured during the seventh annual event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2014
Arts take spotlight

Lakewood Ranch's Grand Ovation also will showcase local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
Beckham Nicholas Buchanan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Occasions

The Observer welcomes welcomes three new East County residents and celebrates a 50th anniversary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Obituary: William Robert Jones

William Robert Jones, 82, of Irvington, N.Y., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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