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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
Centre Shops sale brings $3.7 million

Tenants can expect a new parking lot in January and a more extreme makeover after season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
Luffing Lassies clean Sarasota Sailing Squadron

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, the sailing group helped remove tree debris from the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2011
IDA reviews search firms

Members of the Inter-District Authority will hold a meeting at 1 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
Thomas Mann received 144.47 acres in the present-day Longbeach Village through the Homestead Act of 1862.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2013
Lore: Mann became first Longboat Key homesteader in 1891

Thomas Mann received 144.47 acres in the present-day Longbeach Village through the Homestead Act of 1862.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2010
Lenobel and Welly differ on tee times

The Longboat Key Town Commission reconvened the Islandside renovation-and-expansion hearing Friday by reviewing proposed amendments needed to allow guests of a new hotel to play on the new golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 5, 2010
Sale rummages up bargain hunters

When the doors opened at 3 p.m. Friday, March 5 for the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild's annual 'Royal Rummage Sale' preview, there were approximately 500 bargain hunters in line at the Stella Maris Activity Hall. Tickets for admittance were $5 each.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank announces the results for the 2015 Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 10, 2015
Campaign Against Summer Hunger collects $1.2 million

On the patio of the North Sarasota Public Library Wednesday morning, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank announced that more than 21,000 students will be able to be fed throughout the summer with the more than 935,000 pounds food and $1.2 million in con

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
When repairs of the North Siesta Bridge begin at night in June 2012, the bridge will continue to open for boat traffic, Florida Department of Transportation officials say.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 14, 2011
Keep Siesta Key bridge traffic moving

SKA board members urged FDOT officials to ensure smooth traffic management.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Concession to offer golf lessons with Jonathan Yarwood

Jonathan Yarwood of the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy at The Concession Golf Club and Residences will begin teaching a wide range of lessons this spring and summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River Pirates celebrate their district win April 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2013
DISTRICT DOMINANCE: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams will compete in the regional quarterfinals April 24 and April 25, respectively, after capturing district titles this past week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 31, 2011
MY VIEW: Needed: Barbarian with a pen

The mask of journalism falls when a Herald-Tribune job posting reveals the type of investigative reporter the newspaper wants - 'reporters of questionable hygiene.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its fourth-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Venice in the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 11. Photos by Tom Hubbard.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2013
LWR girls soccer captures four-peat district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its fourth-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Venice in the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 18.

  • East County
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 10, 2019
La Musica puts musicians in the kitchen

The Musical Chefs Interactive Dinner was hosted April 10 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Black Tie
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 30, 2011
MY VIEW: Needed: Barbarian with a pen

The mask of journalism falls when a Herald-Tribune job posting reveals the type of investigative reporter the newspaper wants - 'reporters of questionable hygiene.'

  • East County
  • Opinion
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Neal Communities welcomes new hires; Kiddie Academy nabs franchise award

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: The Colony

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort remains mired in legal issues, but the association of unit owners says that won't stop them from moving forward with redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Plant City Observer and Tampa Bay Times have become partners to make The Plant City Times & Observer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2013
Observer Media Group partners with Tampa Bay Times

The Plant City Observer and Tampa Bay Times have become partners to make The Plant City Times & Observer.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Siesta Village property owners have been waiting for months on county maintenance staff to address problems, including the removal of dead palm trees in front of the Michael Saunders office on Ocean Boulevard.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 21, 2011
Village property owners demand upkeep oversight

With county staff proposing to take over Siesta Village maintenance, property owners insist they need to keep control.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
East County's Riley Makeever, 6, says she likes the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's daily reading times, which are relaxing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2019
Reading initiative reaps results

Lakewood Ranch YMCA program keeps children ahead on the reading scale.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • October 9, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: RIAF Festival Films Create Moving Cinematic Experience

TWIS Talks RIAF: RIAF Festival Films Create Moving Cinematic Experience

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