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Melinda Delpech, president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, thinks the city should buy property near the neighborhood because of communication issues regarding a 2008 land use change.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2020
Tahiti Park residents could pay for park expansion

The neighborhood wants the city to prevent commercial development on Hampton Road properties — and to pay to buy the land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fairfield resident Brian Dunne stand at the center of his community, where the pool and mailboxes are located. Behind him is an unobstructed skyline. He and others worry about the visual impact a five-story building could have.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2019
Fairfield residents oppose planned five-story building in Manatee County

Fairfield residents worry about views, traffic with proposed Bradenton plaza changes.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission could now most likely review changes to its telecommunications ordinance and Comp Plan on second reading at its Jan. 6 regular meeting.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2013
Town seeks telecommunications extension

Town Manager Dave Bullock will seek a state extension so a telecommunications ordinance and Comp Plan amendment can be reviewed together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosie Webber and Joe Casey engage in a back-and-forth duet. (Matthew Holler)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 30, 2019
When 'Outlaws and Angels' takes the stage, it's all good

Florida Studio Theatre revue tips its hat to the saints and sinners who transformed American country music

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Pharmacist Gerry Letendre says that when prescribed correctly, hormone therapy can reduce symptoms of menopause without increasing risk of future diseases.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 19, 2020
Modern hormone therapy could help balance body's health hormones during menopause

Sarasota pharmacist says when taken properly, hormone therapy can reduce menopause effects without increased risks for diseases.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Our View: Time for Town Center

Benderson Development Co. is offering a cool drink of development in a parched economic land. Hopefully, Sarasota County elected officials will have the wisdom not to dump it out.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sarasota County project scientist Rachel Herman looks over mangroves in Turtle Beach Park, during a tour around the lagoon.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 18, 2012
County wants residents more mangrove-minded

The lagoon in Turtle Beach Park offers a unique view of a thriving mangrove habitat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When reached for comment Aug. 30, several Colony parties insisted negotiations are ongoing and could be finished soon — possibly this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2013
Is a Colony settlement near?

A settlement agreement submitted to the Tampa-based U.S. Bankruptcy Court's Middle District of Florida last week is missing two things: signatures and dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock recommends holding the island’s operating millage rate flat at the current rate of 2.1763 mills.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2015
Millage rate stays flat at 2.1763 mills

The $504,061 increase from Longboat Key property value increases, along with other line item adjustments, reduces an estimated $426,000 deficit to $389,675.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Literacy Council President Donald Kayton and fellow Key residents Mary McGrath and Edward Cohen. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Literacy Council welcomes tutors

Literacy Council President and Longboat Key resident Donald Kayton welcomed volunteer tutors to a party hosted by Sarasota's Parker's Books Tuesday, Nov. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 9, 2020
Drive-by birthday party marks the new normal on Longboat Key

In keeping with safe social distancing, and the rules of the road, Country Club Shores resident enjoys a happy 50th.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Falcione, Emma Plumley and Gianna Newsome.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2019
Cardinal Mooney softball returns for first season since 2013

The Cougars were once a powerhouse, winning back-to-back state titles in 1994 and 1995.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Area residents commonly walk their dogs and, children play in the Fruitville Park.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 11, 2013
Residents protest Benderson project

About 100 residents have signed a petition. Benderson Development Co. still needs a zoning change before it can start construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nine-year-old Abby Hite has been competing in triathlons since she was 5 years old. (photo courtesy FinisherPix L.L.C.)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Only 9, Braden River Elementary student already a triple threat

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 22, 2009
Couple opens Ranch's first funeral home

Yvette Reckling and Jim Klausch offer full funeral and memorial services through Because We Care Cremation and Funeral Home Inc.

  • East County
  • News
The cutter head dredge sitting just north of Jewfish Key in Sarasota Bay will pump 100,000 cubic yards of underwater sand onto Longboat Key's shore this summer. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2014
VIDEO: The Dredge Report

The Longboat Observer accepted an invitation to see how sand is funneled from Sarasota Bay to the shores of Longboat Key as part of an $850,000 emergency sand project being performed this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 7, 2014
Students race toward nationals

Merritt Kendzior, Hannah Figueras, Madelyn Kumar, Victoria Sinclair and Domenic Aluise will compete in the F1 in Schools National Final, at Michigan International Speedway.

  • East County
  • News
Suncoast Technical College Director Todd Bowden is a finalist for Sarasota County School District superintendent.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2016
Superintendent finalist cleared of harassment allegations

A report detailing harassment allegations against superintendent finalist Todd Bowden deems the claims 'unfounded.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura and Robert Dutton
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 6, 2019
Happy Birthday, Robert Dutton!

The longtime Longboat Key resident turned 90 on Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 13, 2011
My View: Teacher lawsuit instructive

There is much to be learned from the lawsuit filed by the statewide teachers union and joined by others, including an entitlement mentality.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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