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  • By Jack Short |
  • October 26, 2015
Commissioners to consider food truck ordinances

Here's a rundown of what to look for at this week's Sarasota County Commissioners' meetings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Floridays Project Manager James Brearley told the Longboat Observer Feb. 11 his company was able to reach an agreement with the gas station, which led to a contract for the bank building on Feb. 10.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
Floridays banks on north end

Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co.'s contract to purchase two vacant properties could spur north-end redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The planned 18-story condominium at 33 S. Palm Ave. is required to preserve the facade of the historic DeMarcay Hotel building. Rendering courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
Residents make noise about condo

A number of groups have issues with the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blue Rooster co-owner Bill Cornelius worries about how businesses in the Rosemary District are being affected by an influx of homeless individuals in the area. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Addressing the homeless

A joint city and county effort to build a homeless shelter ended, and the growing population of homeless people has affected several areas in the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 21, 2022
Blanca Di Cecco

Blanca Di Cecco, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, dear friend to many and, dedicated volunteer, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022 at the age of 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 10, 2022
Robert Marshall Hurst

The Honorable Robert Marshall Hurst, 89, of Longboat Key, Florida passed away Friday April 22, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 27, 2022
Babies on parade at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

The Women's Center Halloween event returns to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2009
Commission will consider north end erosion issues

The Town Commission will consider using sand from a Longboat Pass dredging project and a revised breakwater project for the north end at its regular workshop at 2 p.m., Dec. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley Abrams, Sammy Zelitt and Sadie Gomez
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 27, 2012
Camp Spotlight: Florida Studio Theatre Summer Camp (+ VIDEO)

Today is Tuesday, June 26, and it's Meatball Day at Florida Studio Theatre. Every camper in sight is wearing a sticker that reads, "Happy Meatball Day," along with a photograph of an adorable white-haired woman who just happens to be related to FST's director of education, Beth Duda.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 26, 2011
Concert series will engage audiences

The Longboat Key Center for Arts' 2011 concert series kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hannah Asay now will move on to the state-qualifier Jan. 26 at Port Charlotte.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hannah Asay

Lakewood Ranch junior Hannah Asay lifted a combined 230 pounds at the Section 8 qualifier Jan. 13 to win the 119-pound weight class in just her first season lifting weights.

  • East County
  • Sports
Trevon Young has helped propel Braden River to a 6-2 record, including wins over Bayshore Dec. 13 and St. Pete Lakewood Dec. 17.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Trevon Young

Braden River forward and center Trevon Young scored 26 points and added 14 rebounds in the Pirates 93-64 win over Bradenton Christian Dec. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
MaKenzie Lynn Emery was born to Catherine and Andrew Emery at 9:08 p.m., Dec. 14, 2010.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
Birth Announcements 01.13.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Residents of Hudson Bayou and Gulfview Drive expressed concerns with the traffic light being removed at Orange Avenue and Gulfview Drive. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
Residents happy city sees the light

After Sarasota residents expressed concern with the potential removal of a neighborhood traffic light, city staff made a recommendation to keep the light.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jo Jo Williams races down the line toward first base.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 1, 2011
Cal Ripken Little Leaguers pitch perfect Opening Day

More than 450 Little Leaguers took to the field for Manatee Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour's Opening Day celebration Feb. 26. This spring, the league is home to 32 teams, ranging in age from coach pitch to Majors.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Terrance Cummings

Braden River High senior Terrance Cummings helped lead the Pirates to a 2-2 record Dec. 26 to Dec. 29, at the 21st annual Suncoast Holiday Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 4, 2012
Sports Scores: Basketball

Cougars tame Falcons; SMA tops Venice Christian; Riverview breezes past North Port; Lady Cougars hold Lady Falcons to two buckets

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
IB students Alexis Boenker, Marielle Pezzella, Cristina Chiodi, Hannah Loss and Jaclyn Falconetti wear Emilia: Run for Relief T-shirts to support the cause. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
Riverview IB students help earthquake victims in Italy

Community service may be a requirement for International Baccalaureate students at Riverview High School, but one group of current high school seniors has set its sights on a more global reach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2012
News Briefs

DID board member resigns due to travel; Tony Souza elected chairman of the DSA; Sarasota holiday service impacts

  • Sarasota
  • News
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