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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 1, 2015
St. Armands’ Frightful Night

Guys and ghouls of all ages enjoyed Fright Night on St. Armands on Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Diana Greene has more than 25 years experience as an educator, two of which have been with the Manatee County School District.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2015
Diana Greene puts her stamp on Manatee County

The Manatee County School District handed the reigns over to Dr. Diana Greene May 27, when she was sworn in as the Manatee County School District's first African-American superintendent

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lynda Lilley, aka Blossom, attracts a crowd outside the Ringling Museum. "I think people are too serious these days," she says. "It sounds corny, but to make somebody smile is so heartwarming."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 2, 2011
Bozo behavior

Lynda Lilley has rocked white face paint and size 14 sneakers for three decades. The free-spirited "granny clown" explains why she'll never hang up her red nose.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • May 11, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
ODA fourth-grader James Gelvin looks up to tennis star Roger Federer. "His style is my kind of style," Gelvin says. "He hits the ball the way I dream of hitting the ball — smooth and not flat."
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2014
Rising Star

ODA fourth-grader James Gelvin won the boys 9s doubles title at the 3rd annual Little Mo Internationals-Forest Hills Aug. 24 through Aug. 30, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 50 residents attended a workshop Wednesday at Town Hall to debate telecommunications and boat parking.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 14, 2013
Consensus: No cell tower

The majority of the Longboat Key Town Commission wants to see a telecommunications ordinance that makes it clear cell towers aren't acceptable.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 26, 2015
Theater review: "Freak"

Raw honesty and gutsy insight dominate this Urbanite Theatre production

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
East County sports roundup: 04.20.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.20.17

East County sports roundup: 04.20.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The Bujibaja is $108.
  • By Kaleigh Omang | Contributor |
  • May 14, 2018
Get Your Weave On

Natural fiber woven bags are all the rage. And why not? They fit with just about anything and can go anywhere.

  • LWR Life
On Wednesday afternoon, the lot at 242 S. Washington Blvd. sat empty as food trucks prepare to move on from the site.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2013
Food trucks plan for loss of picnic site

Due to a forthcoming development, Suncoast Food Trucks prepares for its next phase of operation in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Block. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 21, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series Concerts: Stephanie Block, viola, and Yi-Fang Huang, piano

There's no doubt about it - hearing chamber music in a chamber is the way to go.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Signs to point the way

The city plans to erect 6-foot signs at road closures to indicate the businesses that are still open during upcoming downtown improvement projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A subaqueous pipeline has transported wastewater from Longboat Key to the Manatee County wastewater treatment plant for the past 41 years. The town is beginning the process of replacing the pipeline. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 17, 2014
Town seeks funding for pipe dream

The town moves closer to building a new wastewater pipeline beneath Sarasota Bay as the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program addresses ways to help find funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Ashley Bongart plays Ingrid Neel in her first professional tennis match April 17. (Photo by Kelsey Grau)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
Mustang Ashley Bongart makes debut as a pro

Lakewood Ranch High junior Ashley Bongart competed in the quarterfinals of the 2014 Sarasota Open April 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Rev. David Danner, of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 30, 2015
All Angels to hold Life Line Screening

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, will host a Life Line Screening event on Nov. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Wemple. Rick Mills became named superintendent of the Manatee County School District in March.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Battle ready

Superintendent Rick Mills' strategy to get ahead of the district's financial trouble combines precision with collaboration.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 11, 2016
Music review: 'Too Hot to Handel'

Gloria Musicae and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's sold-out performance erupted with soul.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Parking concerns and restrictions in Longbeach Village will be discussed tonight at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 3, 2012
Commission discusses Village concerns tonight

The approval of a $40,000 renovation project for the town dock is also on tonight's agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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