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  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 5, 2009
Commission to vote on $605,000 parking deal

Under the proposal, the Sarasota Opera would provide a parking easement necessary for the Palm Avenue parking garage to be built.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gilbert W. McNeal Guardian Mike Parker conducts a sweep of the hallways. He says he enjoys talking with kids at lunchtime or visiting the playground. "You can form relationships where they feel like they can talk to you," he said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2018
Second wave of Guardians head to Manatee County elementary schools

All district elementary schools now covered by Guardians.

  • East County
  • News
She might be a part-time coach at the Imagine School, but the students love Marina Mercier.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2017
Former Braden River High dance coach fights back after brain surgery

Special dance showcase in Venice will raise money to defray dancer's medical expenses.

  • East County
  • News
Stuart Roth, founder of the Center of Faith and Freedom, said the organization will create more general videos so they can be used by non-profits throughout the country rather than just for specific not-for-profits.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
Ranch's Stuart Roth named 'Humanitarian of the Year'

Stuart Roth was awarded the C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award Oct. 15 by the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
  • News
Duncan
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
Duncan enjoys lobbying for ManaSota League initiatives

As ManaSota League of Cities president, Commissioner Jack Duncan has traveled to Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The municipal facility has become an issue for the city as revenues decline and the costs of managing aging infrastructure grow. The study committee will research potential solutions to that problem.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2015
Bobby Jones committee pitches vision for future

In ambitiously examining the course’s problems, the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee hopes to discover a realistic solution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
Summer sizzler

This week, The Longboat Observer welcomes back the Keys' seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news. On the following pages are excerpts of news stories, presented in chronological order, from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 31, 2009
Land deal closes for new Publix

Lawyers for Publix Super Markets Inc. closed today on the purchase of the former Sarasota Herald-Tribune building at Tamiami Trail and Bay Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2010
SMR nixes Main Street memorial

President Rex Jensen has offered another Lakewood Ranch location for the memorial honoring veterans and first responders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

  • East County
  • News
Many Sarasotans first became familiar with Grace Howl when her exhibit, “Together and Apart: The Love Letters of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz” was at Alfstad& Contemporary in November 2016. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 14, 2017
Grace Howl's limitless approach to painting gives viewers a peek into her mind

Painter Grace Howl, who recently opened a gallery in the Rosemary District, utilizes the power of art to communicate after a life-changing head injury.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • March 28, 2012
Bridge Bites: A choice of promotions

Here is a hand where E-W can beat South's 3♥ contract in one of two ways, each involving a trump promotion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Citizens group offers fuller explanation of efforts; Parking meters should be bagged immediately

  • Sarasota
  • News
Esteban Bravo and Beth David submitted “In a Heartbeat” for the best animated short category at the Oscars. Courtesy image
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College grads win award for LGBTQ animated short

When two young filmmakers followed their hearts, their heartfelt animated film won a Student Academy award — and could also win an Oscar.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Donna Swan |
  • July 1, 2009
Deal Us In: Correct play

Deal Us In: Correct play

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis cites the town’s beach program, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center and rebuilt town facilities as some of the town’s greatest accomplishments under his direction. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
St. Denis: a history

Bruce St. Denis began his tenure with the town in October 1996 and became town manager less than a year later.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
Our View

Sign-code silliness; U.S. Marines under assault again

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key is one of four florida municipalities situated in two counties.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 24, 2017
Next steps in Longboat's one county discussion include website, straw poll

Since May, town officials have been discussing the possibility of incorporating the town into a single county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The rear patio is private and offers a great place to relax. The Samets consider their backyard an extra room of their home.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 20, 2013
Home & Garden: Outdoor room

Norman and Sylvia Samet moved in September 2001 into their Longboat Key home. The couple spends "six months and one day" each year on Longboat Key. The rest of the year is spent in Greensboro, N.C.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 22, 2016
Theater review: 'Cosi'

The Players' new production finds clarity in the crazy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 3, 2013
Town software receives global recognition

A Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department software app has made the first cut for an award that received more than 700 entries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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