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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
U.S. Navy Captain Robert O'      Neill
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 25, 2017
A memory worth fighting for

For most, Pearl Harbor is history, but for Captain Robert O’Neill it’s personal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Linen Locker lands at Whitney Beach

A couple show dry cleaning doesn't have to be a hassle. It just needed some technology to iron out the kinks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore's longest job at his restaurant was the face patrons saw as they entered the door with menus in hand ready to take them to their tables.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
'End of an Era' for Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant

The Moore family prepares for its next course after selling the iconic 47-year-old Longboat Key restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • A time to celebrate |
  • September 17, 2020
Les and Nora Ivell

Cheers to 70 Years of Happiness

  • East County
  • Celebrations
The "vacant, former children's museum," or G Wiz, which is likely to be removed from the list of 14 remaining parcels since it is shuttered.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 24, 2015
How much city money does county want: $51,000 or $1 million?

City officials fear the assessments on city-owned properties could lead to annual property taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jon Bullas was named a top 50 coach by U.S. Kids Golf.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2020
Laurel Oak golf instructor named top-50 kids coach nationally

Jon Bullas believes there's a different energy in the air when coaching young golfers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
We've got spirit, yes we do

Saturday's Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade attracted thousands of spectators and participants, all decked out in their holiday finest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
James Woods
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 18, 2012
Scene & Heard

Woods works the crowd at RCAD; Jose Carreno pulls double duty as tour guide; Sarasota Film Fest flashes new logo

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy. Joe Seidensticker is overseeing an expansion of Libby's into east Manatee County.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2018
Popular Sarasota restaurant plans second location in East County

A prominent restaurant outside downtown Sarasota, Libby’s Café & Bar, is expanding to East Manatee County. Expansion is part of a revival of the Libby’s brand, which dates back to 2008.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue's 33 firefighter/paramedics recently completed training on the marine rescue vessel. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
News Briefs

Fire Rescue completes boat-training exercises; FDOT meeting to focus on Cortez Bridge future; TripAdvisor names Mote in top 10 aquariums list

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A 125-foot tower proposed on this county property would look like a pine tree to blend in with its surroundings.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 4, 2011
T-Mobile seeks Palmer Ranch tower

Residents will have an opportunity next week to hear the proposal for a 125-foot communications tower off McIntosh Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 24, 2011
Deal Us In: Entry management can be key to defense

How do you make six clubs when West leads the Jack of diamonds? The North-South bidding was a bit aggressive, but the slam seems to depend on the finesse through East, who had opened the bidding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Family members Spyder Broussard and Tommy Klauber team up each year to add spice to the East County’s summer offerings.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2012
Shrimp boil adds spice to summer

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its fifth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 24, 2021
Bay Isles home top seller for the week at $5.23 million

Harbor Point Road property sells for the highest price on Longboat Key for the week of Oct. 11-15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • A time to celebrate |
  • September 17, 2020
Bryan and Sylva Langton

in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
State transportation officials are considering a traffic circle in Sarasota, near the entrance to the Ringling Bridge.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 19, 2017
Longboat Key leaders leery of roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue

The Town Commission heard a presentation about the plan on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 4, 2017
Siesta fireworks dazzle despite damp weather

Over 2,000 fireworks shells exploded over the beach on Siesta Key. Then came the rain.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The School Board of Manatee County has approved the application for Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy. Charter Schools USA is working with Southwest Charter Foundation to open the school. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves new charter school in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy will now negotiate a contract with the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
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