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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Our View: Character counts: Romney

If you were to determine your vote on the basis of content and delivery in the Monday night debate (Jan. 23) in Tampa, go with Rick Santorum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 9, 2010
Paving project begins Monday

The Florida Department of Transportation will begin paving State Road 789 from Longboat Pass Bridge to Cortez Road Monday, July 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer and Alex Salguero played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls. The two will play in their final rivalry game Sept. 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2015
Rival linemen ready to tackle district opener

Senior offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer of Lakewood Ranch and Alex Salguero of Braden River played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meg Pierce's work is inspired by the colors and spirit of India.
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • July 13, 2011
Scene & Heard

YPGers distracted by unusual suspect After 300 hours, artist deems work is done WBTT, Players Theatre announce open auditions Spirit of India inspires colorful exhibition

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Public Works Director Spencer Anderson presents on behalf of Sarasota County at the Long Range Transportation Plan workshop.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 22, 2019
County officials identify transportation concerns, priorities for next 25 years

The MPO will release the first draft of their official Long Range Transportation Plan in September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 4, 2019
Owen Bloom

BLOOM, Owen of Longboat Key, FL, entered into rest on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the age of 89.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • October 23, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2016
Colony deal: No sure bet

For Unicorp and Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners to close on the proposed sale, Unicorp must clear high hurdles: the town, Colony neighbors and LBK voters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Laura Daniel Gale goes by the stage name Lady La La and Berry Ayers goes by the stage name Beneva Fruitville. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 14, 2019
Beneva Fruitville and Lady La La celebrate empowering performances

'Beneva Fruitville’s Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza' and Black Diamond Burlesque turn 9.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kinsey Goelz

Thirteen-year-old shortstop Kinsey Goelz hit a grand slam, her first over-the-fence home run, to help lead the Suncoast Storm 14U travel softball team to a third-place finish at the ISA World Series in Crossville, Tenn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • January 27, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Martha Collins

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Martha Collins

  • Arts + Culture
Bartolotta
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
Bartolotta yields higher grades in evaluation

Three of five commissioners said the city manager met or exceeded all expectations, while one commissioner felt Bob Bartolotta came in below expectations in 11 of 19 job-related categories.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michelle Taylor, right, with her husband, Andrew Lappin, won $20,000 at last year's luncheon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon

More than 20 local restaurants will serve up signature dishes at this annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2012
Obituary: Penny Rosenthal

Penny Rosenthal, of Longboat Key and formerly of St. Louis, died May 19. She was 93.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino speaks at a press conference announcing Operation Corner Stone Nov. 8.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • November 8, 2017
SPD looks to send message with undercover drug operation

There were 15 arrests during Operation Corner Stone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 15, 2009
Butterfly garden receives new irrigation system

Longboat Key Garden Club members say the project will provide watering efficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 16, 2011
Crews contain sewer leak on Gulfstream Avenue

A city Public Works Department crew is repairing a forcemain break on Gulfstream Avenue that allowed sewer water to reach Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 29, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Myah Moy

The Observer spotlights Suncoast Storm softball player Myah Moy.

  • East County
  • Sports
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