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  • By George Rauch |
  • October 10, 2012
Market Watch: Our country needs un-consolidation of power

The saying "big is bad" certainly is prophetic as it relates to the current status of the economy, particularly the consolidation of power in our federal government and the consolidation of power in our banking system.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • May 6, 2013
Smart Growth America shows how to build a city's tech industry

Smart Growth America shows how to build a city's tech industry

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 12, 2014
Our view

The lost will to work

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
Our View

A conditional surrender

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Willis Elementary School showed off their artistic talents May 26, as they presented their animated films during the Gecko Film Festival 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
News Briefs

Willis art students walk red carpet for film debuts; Foreclosed restaurant space burglarized; Scott appoints three to SCF Board; and LECOM breaks ground on dental school.

  • East County
  • News
Marco Padilla has tallied nine goals in seven games this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 1, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Marco Padilla

Senior forward Marco Padilla scored five of Lakewood Ranch's 11 goals, helping lead the Mustangs to a 3-1 record and a second-place finish in the Sarasota Thanksgiving Tournament Nov. 21-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 18, 2010
MY VIEW: Friendship Centers: our biggest secret

There's more than friendship to be found at Sarasota's Senior Friendship Centers. Visit one, you'll be amazed.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 19, 2010
Town manager addresses Key budget questions

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis prepared a list of budget reductions for the Town Commission's regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2009
Key resident disputes Key Club survey

John Summers, a retired marketing professor, disputes The Longboat Key Club and Resort's phone survey that was conducted this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 25, 2013
Manatee County School Board adopts budget

A new administration receives approval of a $568.3 million budget that attempts to shake an ugly past and build a future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Luke Morris

The Observer spotlights Braden River Middle School eighth-grader Luke Morris.

  • East County
  • Sports
The north end of Longboat Key, after an emergency sand renourishment project was performed in June 2011, shows a wide beach that connects Beer Can Island to Longboat Key. Most of the placed sand is gone now. Jack Elka.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Town plans sand project this summer

The town of Longboat Key will perform a hot spot beach project in summer 2013 to help high-erosion areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 29, 2011
Blacksmith welds wonders for Golden Apple

Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Technical Director Trez Cole fabricates sets with everything from spiral staircases and moving baskets to translucent stairs.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 24, 2010
Charges of racism, sexism hit city job search

As commissioners ready to hire a new city auditor and clerk Thursday, some community members question why they haven't already awarded the job to the interim city auditor and clerk, who is a black woman.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 804 condominium at The Water Club II has three bedrooms and four baths. It sold for $853,900.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 7, 2012
Lido Beach home sells for $2.75 million

William and Diane Wakely sold their home at 137 S. Polk Drive, in the Lido Beach Division of John Ringling Estates Inc., to Susan Kilman, trustee, Sarasota, for $2.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 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. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
News Briefs

Prominent Siesta lot again for sale; County seeks vendors for crosswalk lighting; Crunch time for school storm prep

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Our view

Lower speed limit on GMD?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 5, 2014
Technology exec's success has grown organically

Getting friendly with competitors is anathema to many executives. But one well-traveled decision maker has found a way to turn business rivalries into advantages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Birthday couple Wayne and Mindy Rollins. Photo by John Revisky.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Unmasking the Opera gala; Fierce, Fabulous and 40; Super Bowl round-up; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
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