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  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 30, 2009
All Angels women learn about Mote projects

The Episcopal Church Women of All Angels by the Sea had a busy agenda for their April 15 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Lynn Larson and other commissioners have urged for better signage for crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive they feel are unsafe.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Man struck in crosswalk

A pedestrian was hit by a car in the Country Club Shores crosswalk Friday morning, prompting town officials to take action to make the crosswalks safer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 30, 2009
Bashaw teacher wins backyard makeover

Heather Patoray and her husband, Joe, will receive a $16,000 makeover. Work is expected to start Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • News
Blackberg Ranch/Barefield Farm defeated Tito's 14-9 in the Rolls Royce & Merrill Lynch Cup Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
Blackberg/Barefield Farm defeats Tito's in Rolls Royce & Merrill Lynch Cup

Blackberg Ranch/Barefield Farm played Tito's in the Rolls Royce & Merrill Lynch Cup Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Firefighter Paramedics Brian Kolesa and Tirso Guerrero with Marvin Kocian and Dean Congbalay. Courtesy photo
  • By Dean Congbalay |
  • February 3, 2015
Firefighters to the rescue

Quick action by Longboat Key firefighters gave two Portobello residents stuck in an elevator a lift.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2012
Medical Center to add pediatric unit, emergency care

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center will open a pediatric unit this fall, staffed with a full-time pediatric emergency room physician.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
News Briefs

Tara Golf and Country Club missing $30,000; Photographers wanted to showcase county's beauty; Ancient Gun Club shoots for local event

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • February 24, 2010
The Observer's real-estate writer bids au revoir

After 28 years, real-estate columnist Kent Chetlain signs off with a look at his life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 11, 2013
Sarasota polo season swings into action

Athletes and the Sarasota Polo Club field maintenance team prepare for the upcoming season, which starts Dec. 15.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.2.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Floridays project would adversely impact Anna Maria Island; Floridays hotel would bring life to north end

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Roughly 141,050 people have visited Siesta beach from March 1 through March 19 this year. The number of beachgoers has decreased 45% from 260,100 in the same timeframe last year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 21, 2013
Siesta Key deputies stay alert for youth influx

Cool weather has pared crowds of students spending spring break on the island, but law enforcement remains bolstered.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fresh & Fresh Cafe owner Werner Wegener aims to add variety to Longboat Key dining.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 4, 2015
New eatery gives diners fresh option

Fresh & Fresh Café opened its doors at the beginning of October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Jacob Amontree spruced up the landscaping near the entrance to Siesta Key Chapel for his Eagle Scout community service project.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 6, 2013
Riverview junior soars toward Eagle Scout rank

Seventeen-year-old Jacob Amontree recently completed his community service project at Siesta Key Chapel. The project puts him one step closer to obtaining Eagle Scout status.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 11, 2012
Fundraiser to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

Inspired by the story of two wounded veterans, Ken Chester will host Veterans Appreciation Day to honor servicemen and women.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 11, 2012
Fundraiser to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

Inspired by the story of two wounded veterans, Ken Chester will host Veterans Appreciation Day to honor servicemen and women.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • June 4, 2009
Deal Us In: Grand Slam force

Deal Us In: Grand Slam force

  • Longboat Key
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Goodwyn
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2014
Cause for Celebration

Booker defeated crosstown rival Sarasota 18-9 in its season opener Aug. 29, giving Recharde Goodwyn his first win as a head coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River senior Ryan Walker won a pair of individual titles at the Class 3A-District 7 Swimming and Diving Championship Oct. 30. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 3, 2015
Braden River makes a splash at district meet

The Braden River High boys swim team finished second at the Class 3A-Distict 7 Swimming and Diving Championships Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gianni Damaia and Eve Caballero in The Players' "That Wasn't Me," which runs through Aug. 31. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 29, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'That Wasn't Me'

Llywelyn Jones' "That Wasn't Me" is having its premiere at The Players Theatre. You have until this Sunday to see it, but be warned, this review contains spoilers.

  • Arts + Culture
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