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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2009
Jaleski questions town breakwaters

Commissioner Gene Jaleski sent an e-mail to other commissioners that said he thought breakwaters to help stave off erosion at the North Shore Road beach access are 'a bad idea that shouldn't be allowed to proceed until a thorough study of Longboat Pass has been completed.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Martha Catholic Church
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 7, 2013
Celestial Community

Sarasota's St. Martha Catholic Church celebrates 100 years of family worship and service to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kaitlin Bohan
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 18, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gullett Elementary (VIDEO)

Puppy raisers from Southeastern Guide Dogs visited fourth- and fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School Thursday. The East County Observer caught up with students after the presentation to see what they learned.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2009
Junior golfer aims for perfection

Domenico Geminiani, 13, has become one of the top ranked junior golfers in both the United States and Italy.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
SPORTS BRIEFS

Braden River club announces tryouts; i9 Sports to host summer camp; Tabernacle golfers finish perfect season; and Pirates set summer basketball camp.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Briefs 09.09.10

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • July 29, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Heavy metal

Let's Talk Looks: Heavy metal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The opening of the walkway roofing makes the property’s canal front location visible.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
North-end properties refreshed

Whitney Beach Plaza and the vacant Longbeach Chevron station have both received noticeable facelifts in recent weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chelsea Yoder, 8
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 16, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

We caught up with some Imagine School cheerleading campers after school let out Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 17, 2012
Dec. 17: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rats discovered at Town Hall; Board to consider RESTORE projects; and Three Key restaurants receive Golden Spoon awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Schools expect a budget shortfall within three years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
School District to discuss millage

School Board members clash over millage increase to solve funding woes.

  • East County
  • News
Obama: No signs of leadership
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Our View

It's a crisis. He's not leading. Congress, fill the void.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue became a four-way stop last week to prepare for roundabout construction.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2011
Multiple projects under way this week

Construction work began this week on two Ringling Boulevard four-lane roundabouts at the same time resurfacing of Fruitville Road began.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ernie Ritz helped preserve the historic character of Worth's Block, a building that dates back to 1913 and currently serves as the home of the Gator Club.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Downtown leaders call for greater emphasis on district's history

Despite the 2009 establishment of a downtown historic district, some leaders fear Sarasota’s urban core is losing its connection to the past.

  • Sarasota
  • News
LBK North coordinators Denton Crews, Pat Zunz and Bob Appel have organized a forum on a variety of issues for Jan. 18.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 16, 2017
Longboat group plans wide-ranging forum

LBK North will bring town officials and experts together this week to discuss erosion, traffic and drainage problems.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteers laid wreaths at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Volunteers honor veterans with holiday wreaths at Sarasota National Cemetery

Volunteers and the Sarasota Military Academy laid holiday wreaths on all 5,170 graves Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Sarasota Military Academy students sold wreaths during the school year to raise money to buy enough wreaths for each grave. 'We all get to see our families for Christmas and these fallen heroes did more than we know,' said Sarasota Military Academy Sergeant Major Christopher Conlon. 'No fallen hero should go without a wreath on their headstone.' About 60 bikes from the Patriot Guard and other motorcycles escorted a semi truck with the wreaths into the cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The northeast corner of the Tom Bennett Park property, pictured here with Interstate 75 in the distance, is where the water park would be located.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2016
Will Lost Lagoon come up short for this ride?

Manatee County about to discover whether water park planning can move forward.

  • East County
  • News
The Publix construction site, as visible from the Bank of America parking lot, has been cleared of most of the debris from the old store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2012
Old Publix is a knockout

The old Publix is history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Raising children, by far, has been the greatest adventure we've been on," Christine Bradford said. "It's a blast." Pictured clockwise from left: Christine, Levi, Hannah, Keegan, John, Hayden, Elijah, Nathen, Quinn and Shane.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Willis teacher wins washer/dryer

Christine Bradford, and her husband, John, won a washer/dryer set from Home-Tech over the Christmas holidays. With eight children, the couple is putting it to good use.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 6, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 7

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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