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The new stormwater project will prevent runoff flowing from the beach to the Gulf.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 14, 2011
Stormwater project could lose funding

Residents' worries about the new stormwater retention pond at Siesta Public Beach have held up a pipeline project designed to prevent future beach closures.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Sean Fenton plays defense against Fort Meyers in a regional playoff game Thursday at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jason Clary |
  • January 28, 2015
Lakewood Ranch upset by Fort Myers

Fort Myers defeats the Mustangs via penalty kicks, 2-1 (5-4)

  • East County
  • News
Hoyt Architects produced this conceptual rendering of a Women’s Sports Museum along Sarasota’s bayfront — which has already upset City Commissioner Susan Chapman.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2016
Women’s Sports Museum sets its sights on Sarasota bayfront

A local group is pitching a bayfront home for a women’s sports museum. Will the concept be a hit with city leaders and residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Darryl McCullough loved making a contribution to the community through his efforts.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2012
Gleaning event reaps benefits

Volunteers with the Suncoast Gleaning Pilot Project harvested tomatoes from King Family Farm to benefit families in need.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • January 19, 2012
Dinner at Bijou Café: A Tale of Tears, a Horse, and True Love

Dinner at Bijou Café: A Tale of Tears, a Horse, and True Love

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dora Walters turns her lens on a Halloween party in 2006. Courtesy photos.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Dora the Explorer

Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters retired after a career that spans more than six decades as an inquisitive journalist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 11, 2010
Unconditional Surrender deal is done

An agreement signed on the last day of an extended deadline paves the way for the controversial sculpture to stay on the bayfront for 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners agreed to raise the property tax rate for the first time since 2010, when the commission raised the tax rate 25.8%, from 1.5 mills to 1.8872 mills.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
Sept. 4: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Commission approves 10% millage increase; Brenner won't seek another term; Masked man robs Sarasota McDonald's; Sarasota Police seek robbery suspect

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • August 28, 2012
Having fun with locally-grown food

Having fun with locally-grown food

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Stu Rothbaum with his OSU Buckeyes golf bag.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 1, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Stu Rothbaum

When Stu Rothbaum began planning for retirement 13 years ago, he took up golf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Merrill
  • By David Merrill |
  • June 23, 2011
My View: More money is no answer

Rod Thomson's recent editorial, "Reforms, Not Money, Working," was spot-on. His argument that money hasn't led to increased test scores in our educational system is true both at the international level and at our local level.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 29, 2010
Red Cross to collect donations at St. Armands art festival

The contributions from the weekend event will benefit earthquake victims in Haiti.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guardians ad litem Carol Seigler, Rosalyn Fleischer and Betty Ewing
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: L'Ambiance Holiday Party

Residents of L'Ambiance on Longboat Key enjoyed a holiday luncheon Friday, Dec. 7. The annual holiday luncheon not only allows the ladies of L'Ambiance to get together and celebrate the holiday season, but it is also a time for the women to give back to the community. This year the group collected sweatshirts and hoodies for the guardian ad litem program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • January 27, 2011
My View

Better DEAL than Jackson Labs

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 22, 2016
Bird Key unveils new marina

The yacht club also announced a new partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This is Cheryl Lee's first year as a Salvation Army bell ringer. Her post is the Publix at the intersection of State Road 64 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 16, 2014
Salvation Army volunteer rings for bigger picture

A former child abuse investigator, Cheryl Lee is now having 'the time of her life' ringing her bell in retirement while helping kids.

  • East County
  • News
"Tom Jones" runs through June 1, at Florida Studio Theatre's Gompertz Theatre, 1247 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 13, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Tom Jones'

Bored? Here's an idea, for those of you with abundant time and disposable income. Rent a cabin and download a copy of Henry Fielding's 'Tom Jones' on your Kindle. If you're pressed for time, no worries. Playwright Mark Brown read the book for you and distilled it into a 90-minute play.

  • Arts + Culture
Joe Resnick, 14, had fun singing into the Emergency Response Vehicle's intercom system during a training exercise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Disaster Camp for Teens

East County high school students this week are learning how to help their community in times of need during the It's a Disaster! Disaster Camp for Teens hosted by the American Red Cross.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Connie Arledge, Jocelyn Stevens and Brian Arledge
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • September 19, 2013
SCOPE 2013 Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award

SCOPE 2013 Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building (P&Z) Director Monica Simpson
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Simpson independent investigation continues

Attorney H. Hamilton 'Chip' Rice is wrapping up his investigation of employee allegations surrounding P&Z Director Monica Simpson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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