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File photo Sarasota's Big Pass, seen here in an aerial photo, has never been dredged.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 16, 2014
SKA: No Big Pass dredge

The Siesta Key Association says it wants more studies to prove that dredging Big Pass will not harm Siesta beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2010
Commission approves alternative project

The Town Commission approved an Islandside renovation-and-expansion project Monday that Longboat Key Club and Resort officials did not propose.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • March 23, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Whitaker Bayou

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Whitaker Bayou

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This home at 596 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,212 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.8 million. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2013
Country Club Shores home sells for $2.8 million

A home in County Club Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John and Judith Hays, of Sarasota, sold their home at 596 Halyard Lane to Melvin and Linda Rhinelander, of Ontario, Canada, for $2.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 22, 2012
Culverhouse Nature Park features take shape

Park structures have been installed on the site of The Culverhouse Nature Park in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2012
Lakewood widens main artery

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is working to widen Lakewood Ranch Boulevard from two to four lanes between Portal Crossing and Rangeland Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 26, 2010
Commencement Celebration

Every spring marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another for area graduates. This year, we asked high school graduates from Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys to reflect upon their favorite high school moments, as well as share with us their plans for the future. Future plans for some include travel, volunteering and attending law school and medical school. Congratulations to all!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A proposed 150-foot cellular tower would sit behind the Longboat Island Chapel. This photo was taken from the front yard of Ronald Platt’s home.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2010
Proposed north-end cell tower disputed

A 150-foot proposed cellular tower, which has not yet been reviewed by town staff, is already meeting resistance from neighborhood residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 17, 2009
Committee drafts Ranch city charter

The proposed charter uses a council-manager form of government. Local leaders are offering feedback.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2009
Key resident gives thanks for gift of life

Gulfshore of Longboat Key resident Charlotte Jensen received a kidney transplant six months ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • August 10, 2012
Golf Tips: Find YOUR Percentage To More Consistent Golf

One of the most over used reasons for hitting a bad shot I hear from students is that they "swung too fast."

  • East County
  • Sports
"I like people," Steven Kilndt says. "You have to — this job is all about people."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 19, 2013
Meet Gloria Musicae's new 'business-side guy'

Gloria Musicae's new executive director, Steven Klindt, has never seen the professional choral group perform in concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2011
IT restructuring irks Bartolotta

The city manager believes the Sarasota City Commission's decision to transfer the Information Technology Department out of his office is a reflection on his management ability.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2012
News Briefs

City Manager Barwin's contract approved; Van Wezel ranked No. 1 in North America

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dylan Jones hopes the festival becomes an annual event.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 4, 2013
East County performer puts on first Manatee Playreading Festival

Dylan Jones, an actor, writer and composer, wants to share the playwriting process with the public.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 512 Cutter Lane in Country Club Shores has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,592 square feet of living area. It sold for $550,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 8, 2012
Manchester Bay home sells for $1 million

Thomas and Gwendolyn Watson, of Sarasota, sold their home at 3505 Fair Oaks Court to Norman and Hannah Weinberg, of Longboat Key, for $1,025,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2009
Key Club employees save guest from drowning

Staff members of the Longboat Key Club and Resort saved a Clearwater man who was swept out to sea by a rip tide Thursday, June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 6, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Michael Staikos

Cardinal Mooney sophomore Michael Staikos has been playing goalkeeper since he was 9 years old.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Sarasota Observer welcomes letters on current, local topics. Please email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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