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  • By John Ewing |
  • January 7, 2013
Don’t doom Sarasota to the ‘Sounds of Silence’

Don’t doom Sarasota to the ‘Sounds of Silence’

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 14, 2013
How to make mimosa jelly

How to make mimosa jelly

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Josh Siegel Andy Ameres, with his mother, Popi, will run the family's Lakewood Ranch location, which has a unique, rustic feel but the same family-oriented atmosphere.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 22, 2014
Doing Business: Popi's Place on the Ranch

The Amerese family's latest project and eighth family-run restaurant, Popi's Place on the Ranch, opens the week of Jan. 27, next to the Walmart in Ranch Lake Plaza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2014
Orioles to hold extended Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles minor league players will be in action during an extended Spring Training, which will continue through June.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 26, 2018
Patricia A. Farrell

Patricia A. Farrell, 82, of Tenafly, NJ and Longboat Key, FL, passed away on February 21, 2018 at her home in Tenafly, NJ after a long battle with lung cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Evan Keogh, Lucas Simon, Dimiter Zafirov, Frank Runge and Liam Henry recreate the "Thunder, lightning, power" chant.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2019
Tsunami swimmers set national relay marks at FLAGS

Sarasota Tsunami swimmers set national relay marks at the 2019 Florida Age Group Summer Championships (FLAGS).

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2010
Bright beginning

Graeme Daley submitted this sunset photo, taken the first day of 2010 at The Sanctuary. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key resident Madelyn Spoll urges the Town Commission to move as fast as possible with a Bayfront Park plan.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 3, 2015
Sticker shock: $3.9 million Bayfront estimate

The Longboat Key Town Commission temporarily puts the concept plan in park to allow Town Manager Dave Bullock to bring costs down.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says some East County residents are upset about the height of The Venue and the proximity of the buildings to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 1, 2014
Venue appearance, location concerns neighbors

The Venue apartment complex already is 15% leased but some residents worry if it fits in with the Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 29, 2009
SCAT to unveil new hybrid buses

The new buses cost $200,000 more than standard diesel buses but will save $21,000 in fuel costs each year.

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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 12, 2013
Sarasota County in top 20 for 2013 All-American City community

Sarasota County and the Patterson Foundation partnered to make Sarasota County a the 2013 All-American City community

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney grad Matthew Garcia, of the Tennessee Volunteers, screams during a meet against the Louisville Cardinals. Photo By John Golliher/Tennessee Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2019
Local winter sports alumni doing big things at the next level

Local winter sports alumni doing big things at the next level, at schools like Tennessee, Texas, Columbia, Murray State, SMU and Embry-Riddle.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Prior to the 2011 amendments, the Florida Retirement System was entirely funded by public employer contributions, and retired members received cost-of-living adjustment equal to 3% of the total monthly benefit, calculated annually.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2013
Florida court ruling saves Sarasota County $6.5 million

The Florida Supreme Court ruled the 2011 Florida Retirement System constitutional, saving Sarasota County roughly $6.5 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ryan McIntyre, John McIntyre and Mark Freeman pose outside the company's office in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2015
Main task was building his reputation

East County builder earns honors from University of Florida Construction Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Vickie Parker, 67, will play the role of the Wicked Witch at this year's "Wizard of Oz"-themed Boo Fest.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 26, 2016
Lakewood Main Street becomes Witch Way for Boo Fest

Ugly, scary, friendly attractions come to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Kim Howard and Kim McQuilken designed their home to be open and livable.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Howard Home

The annual home tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan |
  • November 4, 2009
Deal Us In - A choice: Play or defend

There are thousands of bridge books available today but not one titled "Play or Defend."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 31, 2013
Forks & Corks 2013: Showcasing Sarasota’s finest in style

Forks & Corks 2013: Showcasing Sarasota’s finest in style

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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