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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
The Road to Prosperity

Excerpts and an adaptation from a recent speech to the Florida chapter of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 6, 2019
Longboat Key Club games for a cure

The annual game day on Feb. 6 benefited Breast Health Sarasota, Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Our View: The anti-American president

He just leaves you breathless, dumbfounded ... enraged.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"The Crucible" runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera House.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 9, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: 'The Crucible'

'The Crucible' runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 4, 2016
Clambake for a cause

The annual New College Clambake was held on the lawn of College Hall on Nov. 3.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Lee Jaffe Swartz

Lee Jaffe Swartz, 88, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unit PH-5 of The Pierre condominium complex  has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,301 square feet of living area. It was built in 1991.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 24, 2021
Key Club condo sells for $1.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11-15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 30, 2018
Population fuels spending

Florida's growth is good news.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Eva Rey currently serves as the director of purchasing and support services for the Village Center Community Development District.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2011
IDA selects director for Town Hall

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board have selected Eva Rey as their new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
Joseph Caulkins is Key Chorale's artistic director.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Key Chorale fiddles with tradition in 'American Roots: Digging Deeper'

Key Chorale is showcasing an unusual bluegrass-choral fusion in its first concert of the season.

  • Arts + Culture
Invasive air potato vines can crowd out and shade native plants.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2013
City of Sarasota plans invasive-species removal

The city will partner with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to rid a North Trail park of air potatoes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Vanderford, 4, has adjusted well to life with his new family. He is pictured with his adoptive parents, Scott and Cyndee Vanderford.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2011
Bayside church to host adoption event

Bayside Community Church's Bridge a Life ministry will educate the public about domestic and international adoptions with a special event Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 31, 2019
Beware of the vitriol

Don’t let the vitriolic hyperbole about Selby’s restaurant cloud the bigger picture. Every concession weakens Selby’s ability to achieve long-term sustainability.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Residents are tasked with electing three district representatives to the City Commission this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 1, 2015
Candidates emerge for commission seats

As two recently appointed city commissioners settle into their new positions, candidates - including those appointees - are beginning to file paperwork for the March city election.

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  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 18, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: What to see Wednesday! More Matinee Madness and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

Sarasota Film Festival: What to see Wednesday! More Matinee Madness and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

  • Arts + Culture
Marlene Blalock and Dannie Sherrill
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • September 27, 2013
Lawyers and Legends - Get Back and Give Back

Lawyers and Legends - Get Back and Give Back

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Story archive

View our previous stories on the Ringling Bridge throughout the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Isabella McDevitt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isabella McDevitt

The Cardinal Mooney girls soccer captain talks breaking her back and mission trips to Jamaica.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2009
Volunteers needed to decorate St. Armands tree

Adult volunteers should bring their work gloves from 9 a.m. to noon., Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2009
McNeal mom spruces up school walls

Muralist Mercedes Movilla is working on a mural inside the front entrance of the school.

  • East County
  • News
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