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The closed gas station on the north end is under contract of sale.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 30, 2017
Sale contract pending for Longboat gas station site

Resident group LBK North had hoped to relocate a historic cottage to the location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At last week's meeting, IDA representatives asked about potential ways to further trim project costs, which put square-foot costs at $220 to $237, but Town Hall officials indicated the proposal was as "bare bones" as possible.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'IDA moves forward with new maintenance facility'

Supervisors are ready to approve construction of a facility that meets the state requirement that a building withstand 140-mph winds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Paul Chetlain

Paul Chetlain is responsible for the maintenance of Lakewood Ranch's ponds and landscaping. The Bradenton native is working to use innovative and green technologies to reduce or eliminate the battle between a pleasing landscape and a healthy one.

  • East County
  • News
Fruitville Elementary School students look through the 250 books from the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 10, 2019
Hooked on phonics: Fruitville Elementary School receives book donation

The Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast hosted a free book distribution for Fruitville Elementary School students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 23, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 9.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge Trustee Jack Ogren makes a new friend.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 30, 2015
East County Elks salute veterans

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge helps foster relationship between horse and veteran.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 22, 2016
Myths about the AR-15 and bans on weapons

The editors at National Review dispelled a few AR-15 myths that everyone in Congress and all anti-gun Americans would do well to read.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2011
Our View

First job for Scott: Derail the train

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dave Bullock and Juan Florensa
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 31, 2018
They set the standard

Bullock and Florensa raised the bar of public service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Residents Barbara Campo and Jude Levy are working to unite residents concerned about the disappearance of trees from Sarasota's streets, neighborhoods and parks — including Links Plaza, where black olive trees were removed earlier this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
Save Our Sarasota regroups to focus on tree preservation

A decade after beginning a push for a downtown green space policy, Save Our Sarasota is re-forming to address new citywide concerns about trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 13, 2015
Movie Review: 'The Walk'

Robert Zemeckis reaches dazzling new heights in "The Walk," which is based on the real life story of Philippe Petit's 1974 high wire performance between the World Trade Center towers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ted Sperling park overlooks Sarasota Bay near Big Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2019
Sarasota seeks OK to use Lido park as staging area

County wants more information on proposal linked to Big Pass dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rick and Carol Ohlendorf, of Panther Ridge, say Pine Island should be protected.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
County, SWFWMD seek solution for Pine Island

SWFWMD, owner of the 66-acre Pine Island, hopes to have another entity assume ownership.

  • East County
  • News
Hazel Lenobel was an avid volunteer and was devoted to her family and friends. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
IN MEMORIAM: Lenobel remembered as family 'rock'

Hazel Lenobel, 82, died Dec. 29, 2011, after a 21-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
St. Petersburg residents say they are having trouble docking between Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant and Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub in Longbeach Village.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2015
Bullock addresses Village mooring issue

Town Manager Dave Bullock has responded to a complaint lodged by two St. Petersburg boaters that can’t find a convenient space to dock for lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jacqueline Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacqueline Putrino

The sophomore talks getting her first hole-in-one and looking toward the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 24, 2018
Weekend warriors take over Friday Fest

Reggae band Jah Movement kicks off the Van Wezel's Friday Fest series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Abby Simpson. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2019
McNeal Elementary student spreads the love

McNeal Elementary student spreads the love through goodie bags

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2010
Mike Myers inks Mustangs' first wrestling scholarship

The Lakewood Ranch senior signed a letter-of-intent May 12 to wrestle for Mercer University.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 19, 2019
Flying Scot Midwinter again to set sail in Sarasota Bay

The annual competition is expected to draw nearly 65 teams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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