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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 15, 2019
Students play on Water Day at Braden River Elementary

"All's fair in love and war."

  • East County
  • Schools
The Longboat Key Club offers a junior tennis camp for club members and resort guests every summer.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 17, 2017
Fun in the Sun: Longboat Key gears up for summer camps

Check out these summer camps on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The community will include an amenities center at which residents can swim or enjoy other activities. Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Neal breaks ground on Fairfield

Two model homes already are under construction in Neal Community's newest development, Fairfield, in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Diane Proios checks Town Planner Maika Arnold’s blood pressure at the Longboat Key health fair May 21. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 27, 2015
Town provides helping of healthy eating tips

The town will host a wellness program for town employees and those who live and work on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2017
Pints, pups bark up birthday fun

Oak and Stone birthday bash supports Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood wins academic championship; BRSC tryouts upcoming; Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars; Lakewood honors athletic alumni

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 14, 2018
Preschoolers share the love with their families on Valentine’s Day

At First Presbyterian, you’re never too young to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2019
Church supper supports 'all God's children'

Pasta with Purpose benefits Lakewood Ranch preschool.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch and Vice Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie pose for a photo following today's City Commission meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 8, 2019
City Commission selects Jen Ahearn-Koch as mayor

At an annual statutory meeting, outgoing Mayor Liz Alpert gave a speech focused on the city’s planning efforts during a period of growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 10, 2019
All Angels members gather for annual brunch

About 70 church members attended the brunch and meeting on Feb. 10 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy Eubanks University Parkway does not have streetlights between the entrance to University Park and Honore Avenue.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 2, 2014
MPO inquires about lighting along University

The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization will explore its options to secure state funding for additional streetlights along University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
The Cask and Ale hopes to open in the 1500 block of Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2016
Commission hearing to decide fate of Main Street bar

The Cask and Ale, a St. Petersburg cocktail and small plates lounge, plans to open a downtown location — but the City Commission must approve the project first.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Full-time condo residents on the Key are fretful about a Citizens Property Insurance proposal that might scare away owners who rent out their units. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
Citizens' proposal alarms Key condominium owners

The Siesta Key Condominium Association assembled its annual team of judges Dec. 16, to pick the best condo decorations on the Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 28 Tired of it 4 p.m. - 1900 block of South Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Incident. Complainant said when he returned to his car in a parking lot, he noticed someone had let the air out of its right front tire. The man believes an elderly man, who likes to watch the parking lot, is to blame.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jim Brown
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 25, 2019
Letters to the editor

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The commission declined to move forward with a maintenance proposal that would have eradicated the grass on portions of the Bobby Jones property, holding off on that step until renovation plans are finalized.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
Bobby Jones overhaul not yet final

Although the city continues to move towards renovating the municipal golf course next year, officials are leaving room to reconsider the plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pearl and Joel Bailes show off their dance moves.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 1, 2014
36th annual New College Old-Fashioned New England Style Clambake

36th annual New College Old-Fashioned New England Style Clambake

  • Black Tie
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • July 6, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Condo on the Bay

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Condo on the Bay

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 21, 2015
Theater Review: 'Icons'

Night of the living icons at The Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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