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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2014
Legislature amends bill to fix a density glitch

The annual Florida Legislative session has been a good one for the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team captured the Class 2A-District 11 title with a 4-1 victory over DeSoto County Jan. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2014
District champions

The Mooney girls soccer team captured its fourth district title in five years with a 4-1 victory over DeSoto County. Jan. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This  home at 244 Cedar Park Circle sold for $1.8 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 16, 2017
Cocoanut Bayou home sells for $1.8 million

Real estate transactions for Feb. 27-March 3

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2009
Sheriff's office conducts underage drinking sting

Six East County businesses were charged with selling/serving alcohol to a person under 21 during a Manatee County Sheriff's Office underage drinking operation May 15.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Zimmerman joins MS&Co.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Roger Pettingell began his career with in 1983, with Arvida Corp. His sales volume for his career totals more than $1 billion.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Pettingell ranks No. 1 for 2013 sales volume

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's Roger Pettingell had the highest sales volume on the Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service for the second consecutive year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano Nine-year-old Zoey Lipton cares for fruits and vegetables located inside EarthBoxes at B.D. Gullett Elementary School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Students use green thumbs

Gullett students learn to care for plants using EarthBoxes.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2011
Bank takes Lakewood bowling alley site

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch said it still is committed to bringing an entertainment hub to the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 16, 2009
Aerobic Grandma

Summer goals pump up motivation

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 23, 2015
Holiday film picks

Take a look at the best films being released this holiday season.

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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 13, 2012
City manager will cull list of police chief candidates

By the beginning of next week, City Manager Tom Barwin, working with city staff, will narrow down the list of police chief candidates from 13 to five.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I'm really honored to have been accepted for my music," Katt Hefner says. "There are fans and friends all over the place, and I'm utterly grateful for their support."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 5, 2011
Vocal point

The leading lady of the Katt Hefner Trio talks about her confidence, her shyness, her voice and all that jazz.

  • Arts + Culture
Coral Sheridan at Mar Vista's Easter egg hunt in 2011. File photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 27, 2013
Tidbites: Sarasota produces food and drink winners

The Bunny Trail Is 'Hoppening'; The Bunny Trail Hops Up to the Bar; More Favorites for Feasting at Easter; Call Your Nearest Bunny or It Won't Be Funny!

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 21, 2011
Neighbors: Weldon Frost

The residents of less-tropical places may have Jack Frost nipping at their noses, but Longboat Key has it's own 'Frost' - Weldon Frost. He has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army for 23 years at the most lucrative bucket in all of Sarasota County - the Longboat Key Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Interim Superintendent David Gayler and the school board heard new academic plans from Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon in a December workshop.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Schools

Last year's budget disaster weighs on the minds of school board members and administration as they prepare to hire a new superintendent in 2013.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2012
A reason to remember

Pam Eubanks commemorates the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards

SPECIAL SECTION: The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce announced its Small Business Week winners and finalists.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Cabaret" runs through Jan. 25, at Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 11, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Cabaret'

'Cabaret' runs through Jan. 25, at Players Theatre. Read Marty Fugate's review.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 12439 Highfield Cir. sold for $1.225 million. It has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 4,055 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 19, 2015
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1,225,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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