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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Jeanne Robbins Twaskas

Jeanne Robbins Twaskas, of Longboat Key and formerly of Rahway, N.J., died July 4. She was 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheri Coryea is the new Manatee County administrator.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 21, 2019
Manatee County Commissioners approve Coryea as full-time administrator

Cheri Coryea given full title after three months as Manatee County's acting administrator.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer and Nick Tullio with their twin children, Grayson and Emma. Grayson has Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the couple is hopeful, through research, a cure for the condition soon may be found.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2011
ANOTHER DAY FOR GRAY

Nick and Jennifer Tullio's son, Grayson, 7, is battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Now, the Tullios are using the power in their own legs to help their son find his own.

  • East County
  • News
From left, Paul Dezzi, Fire Chief; Lieutenant Jason Berzowski; and Deputy Chief Dave Kyle celebrate Berzowski’s promotion Friday at the north fire station. (photo courtesy of town of Longboat Key).
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 11, 2013
Firefighter paramedic promoted to lieutenant

Berzowski will be assigned to B-shift Station 91 (north fire station) under the supervision of Deputy Chief Matt Altman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 21, 2019
Let there be (colorful) light

Ringling Causeway in line for fancy, colorful illumination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tamara Tunie
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 6, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks II Concert

Sarasota Orchestra presented a concert of ups and downs this weekend. Read June LeBell's review.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River senior Brianna Maxa
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brianna Maxa

Braden River senior Brianna Maxa hit a RBI triple with two outs in the top of the 11th inning, propelling the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over Barron Collier in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals May 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Just before student athletes hit the water for the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association State Championship April 30 at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota and Manatee officials broke ground on the extension of Cattlemen Road north to University Parkway.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
Sarasota begins Cattlemen extension

The construction also marks the course for the lake at Nathan Benderson Park to accommodate a new rowing course.

  • East County
  • News
MK Equity and ARS Architecture want to bring an “original, artistic” design to the 1335 Second St. condo project.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2018
Developer plans Second Street condo

A proposed ten-story condominium is part of a growing number of residential projects in the downtown core.

  • Sarasota
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Speakers Dr. David Matkin and James Linn, third from left, with County Commissioner Nora Patterson, panel moderator, and Tiger Bay President Mollie Cardamone. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2012
Ongoing pension woes at center of discussion

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club hosted two pension attorneys and a financial-management professor to discuss growing concerns with public-sector pensions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phase 1  Completed July 4. The tennis courts were relocated to the easternmost corner and the new parking lot was paved with pervious concrete.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 9, 2014
Siesta Key beach improvements surge ahead

Almost a year into the improvements, more than 250 parking spaces will be open in time for the Crystal Classic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lee Vickman and Carol Camiener, who came down from Michigan to join celebrations here.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 30, 2019
Rosh Hashanah luncheon brings friends together to celebrate holidays

One of the Jewish High Holidays continued through Monday, Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 8, 2015
Cops Corner 12.7.2015

Crimes from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Cecil is being monitored by Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 20, 2019
Sea turtle gets a name

Cecil was given her name through a Mote Marine Laboratory contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shanahan
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Parker Shanahan

Twelve-year-old Parker Shanahan let his bat do the talking this week, going 5-for-7 with a pair of home runs while helping lead Lakewood Ranch Little League's 10- and 11-year-old All-Star team to a runner-up finish at the Section IV Tournament July 15-16, in Haines City.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 28, 2009
The organ doctor

Bob Campbell has fixed Sarasota church organs for 40 years and still can't play a tune.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat leaders support more pickleball courts

The town commission agreed last week with the town staff's recommendation to add more public pickleball courts to the island

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Professional drag racer Allen Johnson concluded a week of winter testing at the Desoto Speedway Wednesday.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2011
Pro racers rev up at speedway (VIDEO)

Professional drag racers such as Allen Johnson and Larry Morgan made visits to the DeSoto Speedway this week.

  • East County
  • News
A new option for Midnight Pass Road, unveiled during the Florida Department of Transportation meeting on the Key, shows a painted crosswalk with a “paddle sign” cautioning drivers to be alert for pedestrians.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
County suggests pedestrian safety option

The County Commission supports the Siesta Key Condominium Association in seeking painted crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road without warning signs in the middle of them.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Matt Orr, brainchild of This Week in Sarasota, and Matt Walsh, Editor and CEO of the Observer Group
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Observer Group inks new partnership

The Observer newspapers launch a unique partnership with ThisWeekinSarasota.com to create a larger digital footprint in the Sarasota market.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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