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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Jaleski pushes technology

Commissioner Gene Jaleski envisions a system that all 9,500 single-family home and condominium owners on Longboat could use for phone and Internet services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2010
Pirates name new head coach

Braden River High officially named Don Purvis as its new head football coach March 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 5, 2009
Committee debates greenspace issue

The Greenspace Policy Committee is tasked with deciding whether downtown businesses will be required to mitigate areas of greenspace if, for instance, a plant bed is partially paved for an outdoor dining area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • November 4, 2009
My view

Town manager deserves thorough reviews

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • February 17, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate

Orchid Beach condo sells for $2.5 million

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • August 19, 2009
Cultural capital

European Capital of Culture 2009 brings its excitement and entertainment to Linz, Austria.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2010
Taking Back Lives erects first building

The East County-based group is working to bring education and other resources to the residents of Malawi, Africa. This summer, the organization completed construction on its first school block.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 22, 2009
Friends, family honor cowboy

Former SMR cowboy Randy Ballard died July 11 after a battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shirley Fein |
  • February 3, 2010
Cruise control

More than 50 members of Temple Beth Israel recently took a 10-day Caribbean cruise together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • June 15, 2010
Energetic Travelers: Return trip

Energetic Travelers Stuart and Lois Scheyer returned to Dubai after five years to see what kind of progress had been made in both the economy and country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 7, 2009
Long Exposure

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts opens its fall season with Ed Kashi's poignant photography exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 7, 2009
Braden River teacher earns U.S. citizenship

French teacher Doriane Rencker became an American citizen during a ceremony Sept. 28.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2009
Community Golf Scores 06.27.09 to 07.07.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 20, 2009
Creator's Choice: Jamie Day, actress

If Jamie Day looks familiar, you either pay close attention to 1-800-Ask-Gary commercials or frequent Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Our View: We recommend

If you haven't already made your election selections or turned in your absentee or early-voting ballot for Tuesday's primary election, herewith we present a few thoughts that might help you decide which bubble to color on your ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"Many orchestral musicians might find being on the road impossible," James Ehnes says. "But in the solo world, there's an intoxicating sense of control and a great deal of artistic freedom."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 12, 2011
Virtuoso reality

East County violinist James Ehnes takes a rare break at home before hitting the road with the Toronto Symphony.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2010
Subcommittee meeting sparks tourism debate

The Vision Plan Subcommittee debated whether tourism will influence or sustain Longboat Key's growth.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 16, 2009
Student trumpeter hits the right notes

Braden River High School's Christian Wayman has been moonlighting with the George Carroll Big Band.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 16, 2009
Flood Zone

Last weekend, some areas of Manatee County were drenched with more than eight inches of rain over a two-day period.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Our View

Sadly, smoking guns no surprise

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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