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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Man arrested for Lido burglary

Sarasota police arrested Francis Gerry Monday morning after he allegedly burglarized a time-share unit. He is a suspect in a string of similar incidents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 23, 2010
Theatrical Release

Just when the rest of Sarasota is winding down, Carole Kleinberg is winding up. The artistic director of Banyan Theater Company talks about the joys of summer.

  • Arts + Culture
John Rorer is the head proprietor of Richard's Foodporium. The Sarasota-based company of natural foods and specialty goods runs 13 corporate and three franchise locations in Florida, from Port Charlotte to Flagler County.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 14, 2011
Stream of Dreams

John Rorer built a small natural foods empire on the Gulf Coast during the past decade. His lynchpin is a lesson for all entrepreneurs: He isn't afraid of new ideas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Drunk man tries to get money from ATM, ends up fighting brother-in-law

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Stephanie Grosskreutz with Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy Carson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Dr. Benjamin Carson

Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Dr. Benjamin Carson

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 16, 2009
Judge orders Morgans' arrest

The Sarasota couple accused of running a Ponzi scheme did not show up for a contempt of court hearing Thursday, and a warrant was issued for their arrest.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2020
Lakewood Ranch fires up fun

S'mores, live music and science on agenda for Lakewood Ranch community campout.

  • East County
  • News
Vivian R. Johnson, best-selling author and retired educator
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 12, 2015
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe hosting civil rights discussion panel

WBTT is hosting its first panel discussion in its "Voices" series for Black History Month with a look at the impact and legacy of early civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois.

  • Arts + Culture
A fatal traffic accident tied up traffic for hours on Interstate 75 near the State Road 70 exit on Friday morning.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 29, 2018
Motorcyclist dies in I-75 crash near Lakewood Ranch

Motorcyclist dies in I-75 crash near Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
News Briefs

CRA advisory board welcomes two new members; Commissioners approve plat for Laurel Park Homes; Hundreds register for domestic partnership

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Ryan Walker
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2015
East County Sidelines: 10.08.15

East County Sidelines: 10.08.15

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  • By Adrian Moore and Spence Purnell | Contributors |
  • March 29, 2018
Florida says no to power

Voters should demand the state open its electricity market to competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Adriana, Terriona and Shamyra
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 20, 2012
Celebration Luncheon

Celebration Luncheon

  • Black Tie
The Longboat Key fire department is switching to this Phenix model in December. It is less traditional than the department's current helmets but is also lighter and allows for more mobility.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 20, 2019
Longboat Key fire department switching to lighter helmets

After many Longboat Key firefighters spoke of neck pain caused by their helmets, the department decided to switch to a new model. It settled on a Phenix model that is a pound and a half lighter.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2010
Commission delays Islandside decision

The Longboat Key Town Commission will wait until 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 30 to make a decision on the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

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  • News
Drummers Ted Robinson, who will be a 10th-grader next semester, and Max Gonzalez, 11th grade, practice for the Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2016
Lakewood Ranch marching band to appear in Tribute to Heroes Parade

Mustang Marching Band combines community involvement with desire to earn awards.

  • East County
  • News
Initial budget projection works with 3% increase in Longboat Key'   s property values.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 17, 2017
Longboat Key estimates 2017-18 revenue at $15.56 million

Initial budget projection works with 3% increase in Key's property values.

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  • News
Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill team up in "Moneyball" to compile a team of baseball misfits that ends up setting a world record. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 12, 2011
Film Review: 'Moneyball'

Too much hype can be a bad thing. Sometimes it raises expectations to unattainable levels. The usually elusive Brad Pitt is everywhere promoting his new film, "Moneyball." And that costs lots of money.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 11, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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