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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 11, 2015
Local artists show off their talent

Area artists displayed their proudest work at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts’ Florida Artists Group opening on April 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2018
Longboat Key Tennis Center hosts annual senior clay courts tournament

The super category II tournament kicked off on Nov. 27 and runs until Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
These events are worth getting uncorked.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 3, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Wine Tasting

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to sample wine.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 5, 2019
Name a turtle with Mote

Turtle name

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo from Ed Mues'        95th birthday
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 26, 2017
Happy birthday, Ed Mues!

Mues celebrated his 100th birthday on April 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vicki Mann, a former employee of a past bank in this same location, waits outside to say goodbye to her old coworkers. Friday was the last day of operation at Fidelity Bank on Longboat Key. All photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 13, 2019
Despite grassroots efforts, Longboat Key's Fidelity bank closes

Ameris/Fidelity withheld details regarding the impetus for closing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 2, 2017
Cops Corner 11.2

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
News Briefs

Fish kills sign of mullet season; Town receives reimbursement; Kiwanis Club seeks award nominations; Griffin's novel makes magazine's Top 10 list

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cindy Krider's service dog, Euker, was originally a pet, but after she discovered he could detect blood-sugar levels, she took him to a trainer to become a certified service dog.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider

Jamie Krider and his wife, Cindy, are new homeowners in Sarasota. The couple, along with Cindy's 13-year-old diabetes service dog, Euker, recently relocated from Osprey.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
Teens upload computer assistance program

Teenagers from Our Lady of the Angels are helping senior citizens learn how to use computers as the Meek Squad.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A parking garage with rooftop restaurant is one of the changes outlined in a master plan for Selby Gardens.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2017
Selby Gardens presents plans to residents

Selby Gardens is gathering feedback from neighbors as a prelude to a $67 million campus renovation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2011
School Board districts to get new boundaries

The Manatee County School Board has started the redistricting process for its School Board members.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Cutting Loose Salon celebrates fifth anniversary; Internet marketing company expands to Lakewood Ranch; Lee Wetherington Homes adds two new employees

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Pass Bridge is located at the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 27, 2015
Longboat Pass Bridge work to bring night-time lane closures

Maintenance work will take place between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for four nights next week.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 11, 2011
Siesta Key Chamber now accepting nominations

Completed nomination forms must be received no later than Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • May 19, 2012
Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2010
Referendum may settle baseball suit

The plaintiffs say they'll settle their lawsuit with the city and county if the county lets voters decide whether taxes should fund a new stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 24, 2017
Key Niners welcome new members

The club grew by 18 members and greeted some of them with lunch and a round of golf on Jan. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alicia King |
  • March 10, 2014
Storage Solutions: Jewelry

Storage Solutions: Jewelry

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Carol Baker smiles as she accepts her new kitten, Crybaby, from adoption coordinator Rick Sailors.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2013
Finding a forever home

The East County's largest animal-rescue organization, Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to the public to help.

  • East County
  • News
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