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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2012
Our View: Years of reckoning are here

This is the long-awaited public unveiling of how the Longboat Key Town Commission wants to address that frustrating, ever-festering problem of the town's $28 million unfunded employee-pension liabilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rebecca Hopkins, Jocelyn Stevens, Andrew Stevens and Beth Duda. Photo by FST.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 22, 2012
Scene & Heard

Eighth-grader donates bar mitzvah money; Here's a Little more news; Calling all singers, actors and dancers; Hitting the pavement

  • Arts + Culture
Neighbors don't want a house built on this small North Shore Road lot.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2014
Neighbors lament variance

Some North Shore Road residents say a new home on a small lot will tower over them and block sunlight from their properties. Legal recourse remains an option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Remember our veterans on 11/11/11; Beware of the dailies' outsourced call centers

  • East County
  • Opinion
Meet this week's athlete, Kyle Thoma.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Kyle Thoma

Thirteen-year-old fullback Kyle Thoma hauled in two touchdown passes, rushed for an 80-yard touchdown, kicked three extra points and racked up more than 200 yards of total offense, leading the East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget team to 24-13 victory over the Palm Harbour Panthers in the opening round of the playoffs Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Neal Communities opened Central Park in Lakewood Ranch last July. It recently celebrated the 100th home sale in the new community.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Business Observer

Neal Communities sells 100th home in Central Park; SWAT Networking launches new Lakewood Ranch chapter; Lakewood Ranch home sales continue to climb; Furniture consignment shop to hold grand opening; and Paradise Homes names new vice president.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 9, 2010
Personal-training studio opens on Longboat Key

Your Fitness Instructor offers one-on-one personal-training sessions designed for the individual client's specific needs, health history and goals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2013
National Champ: Ben Delaney

Sarasota resident Ben Delaney rowed in the stroke seat of the Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ boat that captured its first national tittle June 9, at the USRowing Youth National Championships in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rev. John C. N. Hall gives out communion to parishioners at his installation Saturday, Feb. 23. "In these first few months one word that captures the job for me is 'vision,'" Hall says. Photos by Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 28, 2013
St. Boniface welcomes new rector

The Rev. John C. N. Hall smiles at his installation Saturday, Feb 23. After months of searching and the narrowing down of 50 candidates, St. Boniface Episcopal Church has found its new rector.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Duffy. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2013
Irishman Paul Duffy hosts Irish tribute to St. Partick's Day March 10

Paul Duffy sat down with the Observer and spoke about his upcoming concert in honor of his homeland.

  • Arts + Culture
Fruitville Grove offers a variety of seasonal vegetables each week at San Marco Plaza's Friday Farmers Market.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2012
Market plans put on hold

LWR Main Street's Saturday farmers market won't re-open this season, but San Marco Plaza's market will expand.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2013
Pit bull fight frighten neighbors

The owner of the 6-year-old pit bull believes he was agitated when he fought another dog.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 16, 2012
City seeks catalyst project for vacant land

City Manager Tom Barwin said he sees the property as a "catalyst opportunity" for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A roundabout at 10th Street and U.S. 41 is one of six roundabouts planned for Sarasota's bayfront.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2010
TOP STORY, AUG.: MPO plan calls for more roundabouts

The long-range transportation plan for the entirety of Tamiami Trail through Sarasota County could place four more roundabouts in north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2011
FULL STORY: Police pensions safe for now

The Sarasota City Commission Monday agreed night to table a proposal to force police officers into a 401(k) plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kelly and Charles Sun spent their 16th birthday Sept. 9 on the course at The Concession Golf Course practicing with the Lakewood Ranch High golf team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2013
Dynamic Duo: Kelly and Charles Sun

Sixteen-year-old twins Kelly and Charles Sun have helped lead the Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team to a 57-1 record so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston with Jeanne Dubi, of Sarasota Audubon Society, Kevin Barton, of Wildlife Center of Venice, and Dr. Robin Jenkins, of Peace River Wildlife Center. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
Wildlife groups flock to SOS

Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston wants the group to improve its relationship with other organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CEO Steve Bishop, General Manager Novel Day and Managing Partner Kevin Hagerty, of Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
New businesses boom on St. Armands Circle

Next time you stroll the Circle, check out these seven new businesses that add flavor and flare to the shopping district.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 19, 2010
Interior motives

Mark Dalton spent the first 20 years of his interior-design career snubbing bargain-basement home decor. Now his business (and his home) is built around it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Terry Gans |
  • April 4, 2012
My View: Civil defense: I'm not running for office

In the wake of the recent election for one Town Commission seat in Longboat Key, there has been a suggestion that citizens and politicians conduct themselves with a bit more peace, love and understanding - with civility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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