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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
Historical Society prepares for old-fashioned fundraiser

This year's fish fry, scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway, will feature a menu of both mullet and grouper, fried-green tomatoes, cheese grits, two complimentary glasses of wine or beer and more, along with entertainment from Blues Pig.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ed Hunzeker
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 6, 2013
Different Strokes: County administrators

Manatee and Sarasota counties have lots in common. But, within a large swath of the business community there's a strong belief that one county is considerably more responsive than the other.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 1, 2010
TOP STORY, September: Colony suspends hotel operations

The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort suspended its hotel operations Sept. 27, while it attempted to reach an agreement with its association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The clubhouse includes a restaurant, lounge, pro shop and more. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2012
Happy 25th, Peridia!

Residents will celebrate the community's 25th anniversary with a special golf tournament and dinner/dance gala March 30-31, at the Peridia Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
"I was so fortunate to see the world while working," Blair Northen says.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 25, 2011
Neighbors: Blair Northen

After graduating from college, Northen decided to explore the world. She found the job of a lifetime, more beauty in her natural surroundings than she could imagine and her future husband.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor George Spoll expressed concern with taxpayers getting a shock when their tax bills double in another year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 13, 2010
Commission passes 1.8872 millage rate

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to pass a fiscal year 2010-11 budget that includes that includes a town manager-recommended tax rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The number of tourists to visit Sarasota County is up 5% this year.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 15, 2013
Sarasota tourism sees another banner year

Sarasota County tourism revenue grew by more than 10% last year, continuing a trend in the tourism industry's growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Gene Venditti |
  • September 4, 2010
Mustangs stampede Braden River 21-7

Ranch ushers in new season with a decisive win over East County rival Braden River High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • March 7, 2012
Celebrating Wellness, Contemplative Style!

Celebrating Wellness, Contemplative Style!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
I Grow My Own Veggies
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 24, 2011
Urban Sarasota gardens cultivate interest

Junior League's Simply Sarasota Kitchen Festival kicks off March 30 and runs through April 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Diane Lyons uses her love of running to have a positive influence on Sarasota's youngest athletes.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 9, 2012
Neighbors: Diane Lyons

Diane Lyons' nonprofit organization, Shamrockers USA, keeps kids on pace on the track and in life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A solid wall stands next to a wrought-iron fence. Many residents have chosen the type of front-yard fence shown on the left that people can see through.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 29, 2012
Zoning law could scale down wall heights

The city recently hired a consultant to draft a zoning law to regulate front-yard walls and fences that are built in residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Letters to the Editor: Our readers respond ...

We asked last week on this page: 'Never again?' It was referring to the Holocaust and implied that Islamic terrorists' atrocities resembled those of the Nazis. We said it was time for the U.S. to act forcefully. Our readers responded - forcefully.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 5, 2013
Plenty of sizzle in an evening with Ashton, Tudor and Walsh

Plenty of sizzle in an evening with Ashton, Tudor and Walsh

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 30, 2012
Observed: My work here is done

Even if they let me have every page of this week's newspaper, I don't think I'd have enough room to write everything I want to say.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2011
Our View

Where's the traffic control?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Josh Siegel. Rick Mills reassured his finance staff during a special holiday lunch that the district remains on a path to recovery, despite challenges presented in two state audits in the past month.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 18, 2013
Reports elicit strong response

Rick Mills, Manatee County School District superintendent, says his goals remain the same, even after two state Auditor General's Office reports revealed more financial challenges for the district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
Planning Commission seats to be filled

One of the Sarasota County Commission's most important advisory boards has three open seats that the commission will fill in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2010
NBA ref Bob Delaney launches campaign for overseas soldiers

Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney, an NBA referee and former undercover agent, is asking for donations of clothing with familiar logos - whether name-brand drinks or sports team logos - for an upcoming drive.

  • East County
  • News
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