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  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 19, 2009
Deal us In: Making an overtrick

An overtrick at rubber bridge usually does not matter much, but at duplicate, it can be the difference between a top result and a bottom result.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Coupland, Ernie Lisch, Ron Travis and Richard Parker hit the links at Tara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
East County Business

CornerStone, Blue Skye to offer Hot Properties event; EDGE announces new field specialist; Gateway Bank names new group VP; Hampton joins Soda Group at Keller Williams; RE/MAX tournament raises $4,650 for hospital

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patrol officers like J.D. Miller have taken on additional responsibilities as the Sarasota Police Department has undergone staffing cuts over the past several years. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
Policing policy

Down more than 20% of its sworn officers since 2007, the Sarasota Police Department is adjusting to life with a leaner force.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Keep Longboat Special co-founders Pete and Carla Rowan and Frank Morneau, who will oversee a political action committee opposing the Colony referendum.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 8, 2017
Colony opposition takes form of Longboat PAC

A group of residents from several condominiums around the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort are organizing against the coming referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lackey said the life lessons his grandfather taught him as a child were guiding influences on the rest of his life.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 21, 2015
Retired Air Force Colonel soars to new heights

Hank Lackey hopes his book inspires others to pursue goals.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. A group of approximately a dozen children trick-or-treated in the Longbeach Village on Halloween night.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
North end: Getting younger?

Some families with school-age children say they're seeking the close-knit environment Longboat Key has to offer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra named Anu Tali as its new music director. Photo courtesy Warner Music, Chris Dunlop.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 11, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra names new musical director

The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director. The 40-year-old Estonian conductor is being signed to a three-year contract that will officially begin August 1.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 9, 2015
What we pay is none of Obama’s business

The president’s new rules for overtime will be another unnecessary intrusion into the relationship between employer and employee. Enough of this dictatorship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 12, 2009
Delay may add to cost of bridge repair

A rescheduling of the repairs on Blackburn Point Bridge will take the work into hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 18, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, May 18

Week's best bets: Monday, May 18

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The curve at the intersection of Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive makes it a poor fit for a crosswalk, according to L.K. Nandem, district traffic engingeer for FDOT, who suggested the town pursue a roundabout at the location. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Commission circles Broadway for roundabout consideration

Four crosswalks are headed to an FDOT-controlled thoroughfare near you. That is, unless you live on the north end.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 9, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 10

A look at our favorite events this week.

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Lost Lagoon's original design includes a lazy river ride. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2016
Lost Lagoon makes second wave

Manatee County accepts a second round of water park proposals.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Chris Kennedy advanced to the state tournament as an individual in 2004 while playing golf for Cardinal Mooney. Kennedy returns to his alma mater this fall as the Cougars' new boys golf coach.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2012
Student becomes the teacher

Lakewood Ranch resident Chris Kennedy, a 2006 graduate of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, is returning to his alma mater this fall as the Cougars' new boys golf coach.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
Teens upload computer assistance program

Teenagers from Our Lady of the Angels are helping senior citizens learn how to use computers as the Meek Squad.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
All six city of Sarasota Commission candidates will meet Feb. 19 for a community forum hosted by the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association at Waldemere Fire Station.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 19, 2013
Sarasota City Commission candidate forum planned

The Arlington park Neighborhood Association will host all six candidates beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Waldemere fire Station.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
News Briefs

Planning Commission supports Woodbrook II; New county tool aids in disaster recovery

  • East County
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  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • July 23, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Sisterly Love

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Sisterly Love

  • Arts + Culture
Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisor Lee Bettes said his greatest lesson learned throughout his time on the board is communicating with board members and residents. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
Departing CDD supervisor shares lessons

Heritage Harbour residents and supervisors say CDD meetings lack communication and requires more time to discuss the issues.

  • East County
  • News
The Charter Review Committee recommended City Hall keep its current form of government.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 2, 2011
Committee rejects elected-mayor proposal

By a 7-3 vote, Charter Review Committee members decided not to change the city's form of government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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