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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Our View

The 'why' of Thanksgiving

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key firefighters wore matching yellow T-shirts as they sat in the back of the Town Hall Chambers listening to attorneys present their case during a contract impasse hearing Thursday, Sept. 16.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2010
Town, firefighters make their case

The town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union made their cases for a new contract in front of a special magistrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Victor Kline |
  • June 13, 2012
My View: Hurricane Season: evacuate or stay?

As one of the instructors with our Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team, I spend most of my time helping our neighborhood volunteers stay prepared to respond should a major storm or other disaster threaten our area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
"An actor's instrument is not only his body and voice," says Andrei Malaev-Babel, "It's his psychology and emotions — especially if he has to rise to the heights of creative passion needed to perform Dostoyevsky."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 26, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS:The master of adaptation

Andrei Malaev-Babel, director of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's 'The Brothers Karamazov,' explains why you won't see him directing 'fluffy' plays any time soon.

  • Arts + Culture
Town Manager Dave Bullock discusses a new pension plan with the Longboat Key Police Department Union last week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 13, 2013
Longboat Key intends to freeze police pension

Town staff met with the Longboat Key Police Department Union to propose a three-year contract that caps town responsibilities and shifts officers into a state-offered pension plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Giamatti and Alex Shaffer star in "Win Win."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 13, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Win Win'

"Win Win" is a simple and forthright film, which is victorious on so many levels.

  • Arts + Culture
"When you're on stage for only 10 minutes, you've got to be prepared with your character the second the lights come up," Melliss Kenworthy says.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 6, 2011
Steel magnolia

Theatre Odyssey's Melliss Kenworthy dons two hats for this year's 10-Minute Play Festival: artistic director and actress. The feisty star gives a killer performance as both.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 19, 2009
HOA foreclosures rise in East County

Attorney Scott Petersen said his office has seen an increase in homeowner's associations beginning foreclosure proceedings.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church Youth Pastor Andy Wells and Office Manager Lee Rich are excited about the church's rebirth.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2013
NEW BEGINNINGS: Lakewood Ranch Baptist

Sarasota Baptist Church's Lakewood Ranch campus now has its own identity - Lakewood Ranch Baptist. The churches officially became separate entities July 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Our view

City breaks St. Armands' trust

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Janice Howle has many fond memories of the hundreds of children she raised on Siesta Key.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 9, 2012
Neighbors: Janice Howle

Janice Howle, better known as Miss Janice, opened the Key's first day-care center in 1950.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2011
FULL STORY: City Commission approves 5.3% millage increase

Sarasota city commissioners approved on second reading Tuesday a new fiscal year budget that raises the millage rate to 2.9249 mills.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tokyo Steak House will open this winter where Cork restaurant formerly was located.
  • By Jessica Luck and Robin Hartill |
  • September 22, 2010
St. Armands gets taste of new restaurants

At least three new restaurants will open soon on the Circle, including The Daiquiri Deck, La Malinche and Tokyo Steak House.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 2, 2015
The Grande Riviera condo sells for $2.9 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between June 15 and June 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Roughly 80,000 white lights make the Saputo home on Lighthouse Point Drive a sight to behold for anyone driving north over New Pass Bridge and the Publisher's Choice winner. Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara and Katie Hendrick
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • December 19, 2012
Light Up the Keys: Bright Spirits

Longboat Key decks its palms, guard houses, high rises and fences with creative displays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Junior Ty McLeod hauled in a 14-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2012
Mustangs' D comes up big

The Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to defeat Bayshore 21-14 in overtime Friday, Sept. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Girl Scout Troop 740 members Emily LaPlaca, Anne Robinson, Marissa Boccarossa and Anissa Sanchez all attend Willis Elementary School.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Girl Scouts improve Ranch animal safety

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall leaders will install wildlife-crossing signs this week, at the suggestion of members of Girl Scout Troop 740.

  • East County
  • News
Haile Middle School student Jordan Boyer said she loves how she can connect to people's emotions and experiences through the words of her songs. Her new song, "Goodbye Love," is scheduled to be released on iTunes soon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Haile student releases song, music video

East County resident Jordan Boyer, a longtime performer, is working toward a professional singing career with the release of her new song and music video, 'Goodbye Love.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2010
Referendum may settle baseball suit

The plaintiffs say they'll settle their lawsuit with the city and county if the county lets voters decide whether taxes should fund a new stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2009
The taste of success

In the past month, the Pastor family has opened the first two Tasti D-Lite franchises in the state of Florida. Now, it hopes to expand the brand to make it a household name.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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