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  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2014
Elected mayor backers continue their push against time

More than 1,500 signatures shy of their goal, and already past a deadline the city attorney recommended, supporters of a new charter are still pushing for the November ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Wemple
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 21, 2013
TOP SHELF: Paul Beggan

Osprey resident Paul Beggan offers a few takeaways from his long, high-level leadership career.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Following her diagnosis with breast cancer, Allison Nelson got married and started a business that would leave a legacy after she died.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 18, 2013
Leaving a mark organically

Before Allison Nelson died of breast cancer, she started an organic produce business that donates vegetables to people with cancer through the Center for Building Hope, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
File photo. Claire and Ralph Hunter at the old Tiny’s of Longboat Key. The Hunters were married for 35 years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 18, 2013
Claire Hunter: 'Mother' of the Longboat Observer

Claire Hunter, co-owner of the Longboat Observer for 17 years, died Sunday, at home in Bradenton. She was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kurt Schultheis. This home at 3315 Gulf of Mexico Drive has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,955 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.35 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 18, 2013
Longboat Shores home sells for $3.35 million

Stephen Hood, trustee, of Tampa, sold the home at 3315 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Michael and Elizabeth Roth, of St. Cloud, Minn., for $3.35 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"It seemed to be an instant connection," Jessica Cohen says of Sarasota Ballet. "The moment I got here, I felt completely at home and so welcomed … It just felt really right."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 18, 2013
Cohen steps into the center ring

New Sarasota Ballet dancer Jessica Cohen left her hometown San Francisco to run away with the circus.

  • Arts + Culture
"Saving Mr. Banks" opens Dec. 20.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 18, 2013
'Season stunners:' Holiday film picks

"It's the most wonderful time of the year" ... especially for catching great films. 'Tis the season when studios strategically release the best they've got for the upcoming awards ceremonies. The following are at the top of Pam Nadon's holiday picks list.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 28, 2009
Jewel to sparkle in Sarasota

The American singer-songwriter will perform solo Nov. 4 at the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Town, county commissioners study Longboat Pass issues

Longboat Key and Manatee County commissioners held a joint work session Tuesday to discuss the findings of the jointly funded Longboat Pass Inlet Management Study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim McGonegal
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
County preps for 'No Child Left Behind' adjustments

Manatee County Public Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal said Florida schools, for years, have been operating under two different accountability systems.

  • East County
  • News
If you know someone who should be featured as an Athlete of the Week, please call or send the suggestion to Mallory Gnaegy at 366-3468, Ext. 360 or mgnaegy@yourobserver.com.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Marcia Gutridge

Marcia Gutridge retired five years ago from being a junior high principal in Ohio. She started exercising because she finally had the time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2009
Silvers signs with Nittany Lions

Lakewood Ranch High senior Johnny Silvers signed a letter-of-intent this afternoon to swim for Penn State.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 8, 2010
Beer 101

Many beer aficionados consider fall to be the season of beer. We sat down with Mark Tuchman, owner of Mr. Beery's, in Gulf Gate, to get the scoop on two fall favorites: Märzen (Oktoberfest) and pumpkin ale.

  • Arts + Culture
The best thing about the Academy Awards is that they inspire audiences to get out and watch quality films.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 20, 2013
Film Review: And the envelope, please ...

The red carpet and the glitz and glamour are just icing on the cake, but it's a delicious indulgence in which to partake. This year's Oscar race is already controversial and looks extremely close. Although my speculations as to the winners may not coincide with the academy's, here it goes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
Firefighters present contract proposal

The agreement proposed by firefighters would make up for four years without wage increases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • November 7, 2012
Theater Review: 'Twelfth Night'

The opening night audience of FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's first play of the season doth not protest, but rather, finds Shakespeare's romantic doppelganger of mistaken identity to be a sterling choice for a showcase of student talent.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob and Peggy Donaldson say they don’t yet have any specific plans for Valentine’s Day, but they expect they will stay home and enjoy fresh seafood for dinner.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Love Story: Bob and Peggy Donaldson

Nothing reaffirms life and love with such alarming clarity as a near-death experience

  • East County
  • News
This home on Verna Bethany Road, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,032 square feet of living area, sold for $500,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 8, 2012
Verna Bethany home tops weekly transactions

A home on Verna Bethany Road tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Lisa Johnson sold their home at 6540 Verna Bethany Road to Bankunited for $500,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
This August 2001 aerial of the north end of Longboat Key was taken eight years after the town's previous island-wide beach project was performed in 1993.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2011
Beach project in limbo

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis wants direction on how the town should move forward with renourishing its beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Recently, Keith Davey, lead advocate of Lakewood Ranch incorporation, announced with a flourish that Florida State University has approved the Fishkind feasibility study, the much-debated study that concludes that incorporation is financially feasible.

  • East County
  • News
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