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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2010
Mystery Florida conference reaches new chapter

The two-day event will feature publishing and film insiders, along with crime-scene investigation experts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Briana Carlson-Goodman and Ruth Goodman, at Carlson-Goodman's wedding. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 6, 2013
BACKSTAGE PASS: Nana Goodman is Eponine's biggest fan

Sarasotan Ruth Goodman once took her granddaughter to see 'Cats' on Broadway when her granddaughter was a young girl. Now, she watches her family member perform on Broadway.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2009
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2010
Mystery Florida conference reaches new chapter here

The two-day event will feature publishing and film insiders, along with crime-scene investigation experts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 19, 2009
City to test roundabouts

After Commissioner Terry Turner said he's seen research that suggests two roundabouts work better in tandem than one, the City Commission called for two test roundabouts on U.S. 41. - at 10th Street and 14th Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • May 4, 2009
First turtle nest of the season found on Longboat

Mote Marine Laboratory volunteers found Longboat Key's first loggerhead turtle nest of the season Monday, May 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Immigration reform protest in Tallahassee last month. Note use of "anti-immigrant" when the issue is "illegal immigrant," and the use of children.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 8, 2011
MY VIEW: Needed: immigration principles

Immigration reform frustratingly died in the Florida Legislature last month. What is so difficult about making everyone play by the same rules?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
File photo The Hilton will stop accepting reservations after April 30.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 5, 2014
Neighbors pitch to Hilton guests

Longboat Key will have 102 fewer tourist units for 16 to 18 months when the Hilton shuts down, but other properties are ready to roll out the welcome mat during the resort's remodel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An e-mail survey of residents in blocks 1 through 300 of North Washington Drive found that those residents supported placing a no-left-turn sign at the intersection of North Washington Drive and North Boulevard of the Presidents.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
St. Armands residents seek to stop traffic

The Key's residential side streets are a frequent shortcut for drivers who want to avoid the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • June 14, 2013
Piqued by perq coffee bar

Piqued by perq coffee bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The logo features crest design. From left: name winner Mercedes Movilla; SMR CEO Rex Jensen, Director of Sports Tim Mulqueen and logo winner Michael Muscarella
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 21, 2011
SMR announces sports complex name, logo

Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will feature 22 fields at its location near the Lakewood Ranch Post Office just east of Lorraine Road on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
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
  • News
Matthew McLendon looks over the gallery design for "American Moderns" with Carolyn Hannon, the exhibition designer. Hannon is new on staff at The Ringling. Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 12, 2013
McLendon showcases Ringling's modern art

A large fluffy cloud, leftover from Sanford Biggers' "Codex" exhibit, sits atop a bookshelf in Matthew McLendon's office.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2009
Mustangs gallop past Bruins

Quarterback Reggie Lindsey threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns as the Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Bayshore 35-14 in non-district action Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2015
Missing Memories

People who suffer from dementia, as well as their caregivers, need strong support systems in place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 22, 2010
Businesses want wider sidewalk

More than a dozen business owners on the 1300 block of Main Street signed a petition that requests the city triple the width of the sidewalk to make way for more pedestrians and outdoor-dining tables.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2009
Bank forecloses on Colony

Colony president attributes foreclosure to its dispute with Colony condo association. 'There's not going to be a chain across the property,' says Katie Klauber Moulton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
News Briefs 12.09.10

Members of the Lakewood Ranch High School's Student Government Association again organized a school-wide drive to benefit Manatee County children in need.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 1, 2012
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant moves to Palm Avenue

The tapas restaurant is moving closer to the center of downtown, and a new restaurant, Social Eatery & Bar, is slated to open on First Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city of Sarasota already has two electric car-charging stations in the Palm Avenue parking garage. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2011
City receives jolt from new program

The city of Sarasota will be receiving six electric car-charging stations in a variety of locations from Florida Power & Light by the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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