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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2010
Neal buys more land in Country Club

Neal Communities is expected to start construction of the new neighborhood late this year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Our View

The 'why' of Thanksgiving

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A Longboat Key police report identified the pedestrian as Jo F. Schatterman, 73, of Elk Grove Village, Ill., and the driver as Petar Sibinkic, 36, of Sarasota. Sibinkic is the owner of Your Fitness Instructor, on Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2012
Year in review: January 2012, 'Pedestrian, 73, dies in GMD crash'

A woman visiting from Illinois died Friday night after being struck by a car while attempting to cross Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Josh Smithers talks to his team after practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2017
New Riverview coach makes most of quick turnaround

Smithers took over for Todd Johnson in June.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Just before student athletes hit the water for the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association State Championship April 30 at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota and Manatee officials broke ground on the extension of Cattlemen Road north to University Parkway.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
Sarasota begins Cattlemen extension

The construction also marks the course for the lake at Nathan Benderson Park to accommodate a new rowing course.

  • East County
  • News
A peacock plan is likely to come before the commission this fall once more residents are back in town to provide comments on the matter.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Peacock fowl: friends or foes?

Not everyone in Longbeach Village hates the peacocks. Some say the Longboat Key Town Commission needs to think twice before making a drastic decision on the fate of the peafowl.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County contractors remove sea flora near the end of North Shell Road to make room for one of 17 parking spaces. Residents have called the plans a "compromise." Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2014
County begins parking fix for North Shell Road

Sarasota County will close the Siesta Key roadway through July 3 to create 17 regulated parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 21, 2010
Casa del Mar reservations manager books retirement

Mildred 'Millie' Kossmann retired last week after working 28 years at Casa del Mar.

  • Longboat Key
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The Manatee County is now hiring to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Stock image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2011
County accepting applications for Planning Commission

One four-year term on the Manatee County Planning Commission needs to be filled. Applications now are being accepted.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photos The back of the John Ringling Ritz-Carlton hotel in September 1947, photographed by Arthur Ferguson.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2014
Historic Hotel

The Longboat Key Historical Society releases new photos that show the old John Ringling Ritz-Carlton hotel, including its demolition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Voting for Florida's 'best beach town' ends Jan. 16. The winner will be featured in a USA Today travel story.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 8, 2013
Siesta Key selected as one of Florida's 'best beach towns' in USA Today

Stephen P. Leatherman, aka 'Dr. Beach,' is putting Siesta Key in national headlines again with his nominations for Florida's best beach towns.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
President & CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System David Verinder, Renee Hamad, Jack Gallahan and President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. Alexandra Quarles
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2015
Sounds of success: Sarasota Memorial Hospital installs piano

The new Steinway & Sons Essex Classic baby grand piano was installed Tuesday for guests and patients to enjoy during the duration of their stays at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2010
Golden Apple still seeking financing

Theater owner Robert Turoff still hopes he can bring a dinner theater to San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • News
Jeffrey Kahane. Courtesy image.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 28, 2016
Orchestra names Jeffrey Kahane director of Sarasota Music Festival

The renowned conductor and pianist will be the third director in the festival's 53-year history.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 16, 2010
Cooperstown fever hits East County teams

The East County's Diamond Dawgs and the Suncoast Reebok are competing in the 2010 American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament through June 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County resident, Sam Woolf, 17, competes weekly on "American Idol."
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 6, 2014
Local student advances to next round of 'American Idol'

Braden River High student Sam Woolf, advanced to the next level on "American Idol."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
Counties want to create trained workforce

Sarasota and Manatee County officials say they need to get students trained in local high-paying jobs.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 5, 2013
Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 11, 2014
Rotary Club to hold inaugural Veterans Day parade

The new club's first Veterans Day parade will take place today at 4:30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 20 Key Club volunteers participated in the walk.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2010
Volunteers step it up for beach walk

Walkers headed to Florida beaches to take pictures in preparation for tourist season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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