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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
Fraud info a phone call away for Longboaters

Longboat Key police have a new program they hope will educate residents about scams and identity theft.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nicole Rissler began her position in September.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 25, 2013
Nicole Rissler rides sports tourism wave of success

As Visit Sarasota Sports Commission director of sports, Rissler combines her love of sports and marketing know-how.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophomore Chris Pearcey filled in at running back in the second half, finishing with with 33 yards on seven carries.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2011
Flu bug bites Mustangs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Largo 42-22 Oct. 28, allowing the host Packers to capture the Class 6A-District 7 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2009
Baritone produces blow-out sound

Three Sarasota vocalist groups serenaded the audience that gathered for the tree-lighting ceremony Nov. 27, at J.D. Hamel Park - but only one of them blew out the lights on the Christmas tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jonny's Free Beach Rides driver Dave Catalfino drives a golf cart down Ocean Boulevard. Owner Mike LePore thinks the point-to-point service gives the free rides an advantage over a trolley.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 30, 2016
Siesta Key Village Association pursues trolley plans

Siesta Key business owners hope to finally move forward with plans to introduce an open-air trolley system on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy rendering The estimated $22 million bridge will connect Fort Hamer and Upper Manatee River roads.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 9, 2014
Fort Hamer Bridge satisfies NEPA permit requirements

With permits issued, Manatee County soon can begin designing the Fort Hamer Bridge project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.16.2015

Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.16.2015

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Baugh focused the Oct. 1 Lakewood Ranch Town Hall meeting on the audience's biggest concern — traffic as a result of The Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 2, 2014
Vanessa Baugh talks UTC impact on traffic, growth

District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh fielded a range of questions on new mall traffic and other issues, concerned attendees asked at the Oct. 1 Lakewood Ranch Town Hall session with the official.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Lakewood Ranch man dies in bicycle accident

Donald Mader died April 5, a day after a motorist struck him just blocks from his home in Summerfield.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 16, 2013
Colony unit owners in discussion with PZ&B

Some Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners are ready to renovate and open beachfront buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County staff looked to Northwest Crossing in Bend, Ore. as an example of a New Urban development during Sarasota 2050 discussions.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2013
Sarasota 2050 tweaks come into focus

Sarasota County staff have posted initial recommended changes to the county's long-run planning document.

  • East County
  • News
The commission voted 4-2 to continue the July 1 public hearing to allow Town Manager Dave Bullock to return with language that adds a five-year DROP option to the ordinance.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 28, 2013
Year in Review: July 2013, Employees seek DROP benefit

The Longboat Key Town Commission's decision Aug. 14 will affect the financial futures of town employees and taxpayers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maggie Mooney-Portale
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2014
Town attorney considers rescinding her resignation

Maggie Mooney-Portale will meet with commissioners individually to evaluate whether she will leave the post.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • September 30, 2014
Factory Girl: Broke and fabulous

Factory Girl: Broke and fabulous

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Caitlyn Klein battles Riverview's Gabrielle Levy during the Lady Mustangs' 1-0 victory Dec. 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

No breaking these Mustangs in January

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 Vice Chairman Jim Hill uses a tablet during a meeting. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2014
Town Hall improves document access

Town Hall invested $3,500 for 11 tablets, and already the savings are adding up.

  • East County
  • News
Jackie Peters Cully is a textile designer and silk painter.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 27, 2011
Towles Court gets new gallery on the block

When Kathleen Power Johnson noticed the for-sale sign on what was formerly the Katherine Butler Gallery, in Towles Court, she felt a sudden urge to purchase the quaint building and offer Sarasota artists a supportive venue for their work by turning it into a non-traditional co-op. At the time, she was retired.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Our View: R.I.P PIC

Directors of the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee decided to dissolve the 27-year-old organization last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Smooth Operator: Bob Barnes

If you've called a Sarasota or Manatee County public schools in the past 10 years, chances are you've been greeted by a smooth baritone voice while you're on hold.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An Artspace project — such as the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale — could be managed in perpetuity by the nonprofit organization to ensure it remains affordable.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 27, 2015
Arts Alliance readies Artspace fundraising push

In need of $40,000 for the next stage of a possible artist live/work housing project, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is asking the public to help chip in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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