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Longboat Key Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene at 11:26 p.m. Friday. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2014
Fire causes late-night evacuation at Sea Gate Club

Residents temporarily relocated to a community room while firefighters determined a fire was contained to a unit on the 12th floor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Grammy-nominated singer Deborah Cox performs a song from Asolo Rep's upcoming Broadway-bound musical "Josephine."
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 13, 2016
Asolo Repertory Theatre previews world premiere of 'Josephine'

Deborah Cox performed a sneak preview of songs from the upcoming Broadway-bound musical.

  • Arts + Culture
Eli Groner was appointed as Israel’s minister of economic affairs to the United States in August.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2012
Israeli economic affairs minister to speak at Beth Israel

Eli Groner will make one of his first public appearances since his appointment at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 22, 2017
Cops Corner 6.22.17

Enjoy Cops Corner for Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2013
Town to replace water meters

The town will begin replacing water meters next month at no cost to customers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Originally built in 1912, Mar Vista is one of 12 oldest structures on Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
Mar Vista could begin new story

The historic restaurant will add a second-floor, open-air dining area and an elevator as part of the renovations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
News Briefs

Iannello drops out of commission race; Spencer resigns from pension board

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 supervisors plan to eliminate security personnel from the Balmoral Woods Boulevard gate and convert it to transponder-only access and egress. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 22, 2013
CDD 6 moves forward with gate concept

No plans have been finalized, but Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 supervisors are moving forward with conceptual plans to limit traffic at their Balmoral Woods Boulevard entrance.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Art takes center stage at Primrose

Students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch proudly displayed their own unique masterpieces in an art show Jan. 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2014
TWIS Asks: Ghost Beach

TWIS Asks: Ghost Beach

  • Arts + Culture
Charles Putrino, Finn Anderson, Antoine Sanchez, Brandon Lup and Gabriel von Kessel, pictured with coach Holly Holton, won district and regional titles this season before finishing second in the state in Class 4A. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 12, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

The Riverview boys tennis team rallied to a Class 4A state runner-up finish April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 15, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
Our View

Changing of the guard

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Teresa and Bob Simmons, coordinators of the Tuttle Elementary Nutrition program
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 22, 2015
Real Estate Reports

Longboat Key Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota’s first Publix anchored the Ringling Shopping Center for more than 50 years. Photo courtesy of Rex Carr / city-data.com
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of June 11, 2015

Campaign Against Summer Hunger collects $1.2 million; Sarasota property values continue uptick

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  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 3, 2017
Ringling cuts ribbon on new soundstage

Ringling College of Art and Design calls lights, camera and action on new film facility.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2011
Lakewood falls to top-ranked Tampa Blake

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team believed it could compete with the top-ranked team in the state.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local events and issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo. Jon Thaxton will be step up to fill the role of senior vice president for community investment for Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2015
Thaxton promoted within Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Jon Thaxton will take over as the new senior vice president for community investment at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

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  • News
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