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A photo simulation of what a DAS node on a light pole and a tower in the distance would look like from a motorist’s viewpoint on Gulf of Mexico Drive.  Photo courtesy of Alpha Omega Communications LLC.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2013
Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease

If Island Chapel members approve the extension of a lease agreement for a cell tower, Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile plan to submit a new application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An early Easter typically causes concern among local business owners who worry tourists and snowbirds will hop out of town alongside the Easter Bunny.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 24, 2013
Season extends past Easter on St. Armands

Snowbirds and tourists didn't flock North after Easter in March, which is good news for businesses on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
Commissioners pick through county budget

With the millage rate set to remain flat, the county is slated to dig deeper into reserves to increase its service levels.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Initially, Laurel Park residents were asking for the elimination of the city’s administrative review process entirely within the boundaries of the district.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 15, 2013
City Commission approves Laurel Park Overlay District

The City Commission approved the creation of the overlay district, which will require public hearings before the approval of nearby large developments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Woodland Early Childhood Center Director Jennifer Passmore has dreamed of opening a private school for years. A local literacy foundation has provided funding for the project. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 6, 2014
Uncommon Curriculum

A new private school focuses on crafting lessons to individual student's needs. Its funding provides it the freedom to do so.

  • East County
  • News
City staff believes the Rosemary Residential Overlay District, the boundaries of which are detailed below, could help area businesses thrive and fill vacant land within the neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 12, 2014
City, residents discuss density for proposed Rosemary overlay

The Rosemary Residential Overlay District allows for higher-density projects, designed to help inject the neighborhood with much-needed residential life. in the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
LECOM boosted the Bradenton economy by $91 million. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
Study shows job creation, tax revenues at LECOM

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine boosts Bradenton's economy.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy This rendering from Benderson Development shows what the proposed light industrial Class A park may look like.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 16, 2014
Decision revitalizes negotiations

Sarasota County commissioners approved a $3 million sale price for a 41-acre county-owned site, paving the way for development.

  • East County
  • News
Jess Mears, the clerk to the CDD boards, swears in Jerry Twiggs, left. (Photo by Josh Siegel)
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 23, 2014
Ranch CDD 2 swears in new board supervisor

Jerry Twiggs will fill the Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2 seat vacated by Kathleen Grant, who resigned in March.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Observer readers weigh in on current issues and events.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2014
Key SMR executive heads to Brevard County

SMR officials say they have no timeline for hiring a replacement.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Traffic jams and bridge openings on and near Longboat Key the past few weeks were not just seasonal traffic issues.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
Officials conspired to jam traffic

APRIL FOOLS' - The season's traffic woes began when a town official sent an email reading: 'Time for some traffic problems on Longboat Key.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Take a look inside the studios where two of Sarasota's most artistic residents find peace to do they what they do best: create.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 2, 2014
Artists' retreats

A look inside the studios where two of Sarasota's most artistic residents find peace to do they what they do best: create.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • April 4, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Darwin's on 4th

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Darwin's on 4th

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
Easter and Passover Services

A listing of local Easter and Passover services

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photos The progression of moves from the "Balance and Standing" section. Note the background grid, a great visual aid.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 21, 2014
DVD helps build strength, stability and security

Elyse Briggs has released 'Balance: Build Strength - Gain Confidence.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Big Pass debate faces the music

A performance of the Beatles song 'Let It Be' on an organ towed out to the Big Pass shoal highlights mounting opposition to a proposed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 7, 2014
Jalea: The best of Spanish and Peruvian cuisines

Jalea: The best of Spanish and Peruvian cuisines

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 12, 2013
Lolita Tartine: A fresh face in the Rosemary District

Lolita Tartine: A fresh face in the Rosemary District

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
File photo. Claire and Ralph Hunter at the old Tiny’s of Longboat Key. The Hunters were married for 35 years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 18, 2013
Claire Hunter: 'Mother' of the Longboat Observer

Claire Hunter, co-owner of the Longboat Observer for 17 years, died Sunday, at home in Bradenton. She was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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