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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 16, 2010
Water-main break causes flood

The break has been repaired but caused asphalt to lift near St. Judes Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Holocaust survivors Frank and Eva Schaal (front row) were joined by Temple Emanu-El Religious School fourth-grader Julia Beatt, director of education Sabrina Silverberg and fifth-grader Joshua Cappelli following their talk.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

That's a wrap; Science stars; History remembered

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Three Things: The Good Old Days
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 17, 2014
Three Things: The Good Old Days

Sarasota back in the day was a world unto itself - off the beaten path, a quirky resort peopled by eccentric bohemians, circus folk and no-nonsense natives.

  • Arts + Culture
The city will begin a more formal budget discussion in June.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 28, 2018
City looks ahead to 2018-19 budget

Preliminary estimates show a nearly $1.5 million general fund budget deficit. Commissioners had different approaches on a solution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Our View

HEALTH CARE & SHOES

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May is giving Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties three more weeks to present a settlement that affected parties will sign.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2013
Sept. 6: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Colony settlement extension granted; Commissioners reject Waterline Road development; Sarasota Memorial Hospital previews new Courtyard Tower; County commissioners break ground at Gulf Gate Library site

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 22, 2010
Lady Mustangs edge past Lady Warriors

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Seminole Osceola 1-0 in the Class 4A-District 10 semifinals Jan. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Spice" is a mixture of herbs and spices applied with a synthetic chemical compound similar to the active ingredient in marijuana.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 12, 2014
County tightens designer drug restrictions

Sarasota County commissioners approved an ordinance Wednesday, aimed at smashing the marketplace for "spice" and other designer drugs available in local stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carlos Prieto
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 17, 2015
Scene and Heard

Fantastique Voyage; Art of Giving; and Flora Focus.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 23, 2016
Police say education is right approach for crosswalks

There’s a learning curve that comes with new crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • June 27, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 9, 2018
'On Golden Pond' finds laughter and tears in transitory human life at The Players

This Ernest Thompson play at The Players Centre for Performing Art, "On Golden Pond," is still golden 40 years after it was written, but it's tarnished with just a few dated references.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2014
Authorities seek burglar in River Club

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is following up on leads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Longboat Key Education Center dance presentation

Longboat Key Education Center will host sacred dance presentation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sophia Greenleaf loves playing dress up and wearing a bonnet and glasses.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 8, 2016
Braden River Elementary celebrates 100th day of school

Students in Cristina McCrone's kindergarten class dressed as if they were 100 years old.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Teresa Stanley in “Rock of Ages” Courtesy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 26, 2012
Scene & Heard

She's a Broadway baby once again; Spoiler alert: the finale of 'The Nutcracker;' Three Bobs wrap up third year

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
Briefs

Whole Foods plans University location; County seeks animal advocates; County resurfaces Ranch roadways

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2017
Letters to the Editor Longboat Key 02.09.17

Readers urge their neighbors to vote against density referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The community will include an amenities center at which residents can swim or enjoy other activities. Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Neal breaks ground on Fairfield

Two model homes already are under construction in Neal Community's newest development, Fairfield, in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
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