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Sarasota Bay Club residents do chi tao with instructor Michael Stults, left, Friday, Feb. 18, at Sarasota Bay Club. Stults has been a chi tao instructor for 28 years and has been teaching this class at Sarasota Bay Club for 10 years.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 24, 2011
Aging Initiative

Sarasota County is transforming its demographic strength into an economic asset.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A group of citizens — including former PGA Championship and Ryder Cup winner Paul Azinger — encouraged the city to create a master plan to improve Bobby Jones Golf Club.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2014
Commission moves toward Bobby Jones master plan

After hearing an appeal from professional golfer Paul Azinger, the City Commission signaled its interest in producing a comprehensive vision for the future of the municipal course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Weaver directed last season's musical play about the life of Cab Calloway at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. The production was a new work written by local playwright Larry Parr.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The right direction

Jim Weaver isn't afraid to relinquish control. The director of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'A Raisin in the Sun' explains why he loves calling the shots and eventually letting go.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ellen Meade, Lisa Saba, Dana Judge and Jamie Becker
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 18, 2015
Forever Florida

Former Miss Floridas establish The Forever's Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to connect former Miss Floridas while supporting the current Miss Florida in her endeavors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marvin Kocian, aka His Royal Highness, presides over a ball Friday night before leading the Historic Krewe of Mid-City during Sunday night's Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans. Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2015
Q+A with Marvin Kocian

Marvin Kocian led the Historic Krewe of Mid-City in New Orleans in the Sunday night Mardi Gras parade through the Big Easy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County resident Mary Forristall, president of Forristall Enterprises, says her love of working with people and building relationships will serve her well as the new chairwoman of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2015
Q+A with Mary Forristall

When the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange recognized members during its 63rd annual installation dinner and awards banquet Feb. 5, it also welcomed East County resident Mary Forristall, of Forristall Enterprises, as the organization's first chairwoman.

  • East County
  • News
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale was up for a commission evaluation June 1 and avoided that exercise with her resignation last month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 11, 2014
Town attorney rescinds resignation

Maggie Mooney-Portale met with commissioners individually this week before deciding Friday to stay on as the town attorney.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colorful artwork submitted from various organizations in on display at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2012
Children's week observed at City Hall

The city of Sarasota has an artwork display at City Hall in honor of Children's Week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seniors Brian Ragone and Zach Hoppe are eager to sport their new Nike uniforms.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2011
Out-of-Door Academy inks Nike partnership

ODA announced a three-year partnership with Nike during a press conference Aug. 19. ODA also announced the addition of four new head coaches as well as new lacrosse programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gulf Gate Library Manager Jim Mitchell and teen coordinator Robert Vaura pack library supplies Friday, Jan. 18 in anticipation of the move to Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 24, 2013
Gulf Gate Library temporarily closes its doors

Sarasota County will demolish the building this spring, after contractors complete the design for the new library.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tim Jaeger wants to encourage more participation in the visual arts.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 24, 2013
Mr. Beery's taps artists' talent

Tim Jaeger was searching for a way to boost community interest in the visual arts. As he sat at the bar and doodled on a napkin, the idea hit him.

  • Arts + Culture
ODA junior Maria Ross will compete in her first Nick Bollettieri Women's Sarasota Open April 14 through April 17.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2016
ODA junior courts new challenge

Sarasota Open showcases some of nation's top developing players.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 1, 2014
Country Club Shores sells for $760,000

A home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Geza and Ilona Benko, of Longboat Key, sold their home at 531 Chipping Lane to Victor and Anamaria Mitchell, of Castle Rock, Colo., for $760,000. Built in 1967, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,341 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $350,000 in 1995.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"The Beatles are the one thing that everyone loves," Louise Harrison says, with Marty Scott. "It's a weird-enough thing that kids can like the same music as their parents and grandparents."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2012
Beatles' guitarist's legacy 'keeps music alive'

Music education is 'getting better' with a little help from Louise Harrison - and her friends.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2014
Rappaport tenders tentative resignation

Volunteer board members of the BID and DID have plans to resign if their finances become public through mandated financial disclosure affidavits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Ranch IDA plans new hires

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority officials also are planning to make changes to Town Hall's fee structure.

  • East County
  • News
Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large development that can be built on lots just outside the community’s boundaries on Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
Laurel Park residents divided

Some Laurel Park residents want more input on nearby future development, while others believe the extra input would deter future development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Golden Apple is just like other small businesses; Letter writers madegood and bad points; Sarasota airport needs cheaper airline; Current administration should not be labeled 'anti-American'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
“You can’t swing a dead cat in this town without hitting a small business that focuses on defense something,” Legion Systems Chief Operating Officer Dan Vanderheyden, Business Observer, Oct. 2
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 5, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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