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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 4, 2010
Village hosts candidate forum

Five of six candidates for Longboat Key Town Commission discussed Key issues at the group's monthly meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 4, 2010
Group endorses elected mayor

Fifteen of Sarasota's previous mayors met to discuss their ideas for a mayor directly elected by the voters, and the majority want to follow Tallahassee's example.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Lindsey Rechcigl finished as the district runner-up at No. 4 singles before winning the No. 1 doubles title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 10, 2013
Mustangs swing into regionals

The Lady Mustangs took second place at the Class 3A-District 12 tournament April 2 and April 3, held at Charlotte High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2009
Couple shares public proposal at Publix

Lamarr Glenn surprised his girlfriend, Natasha Ford, with a surprise proposal last week at the Longboat Key Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
In Brief - 3.11.10

Community news and notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Tony Gurry

The Observer highlights Out-of-Door Academy pitcher Tony Gurry.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • June 30, 2012
Parties and parades at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix

Parties and parades at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA Professionals share tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sara Moone |
  • June 29, 2012
This Song in Sarasota: Sue Aside by (the) Umbrella Cult

This Song in Sarasota: Sue Aside by (the) Umbrella Cult

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
Manatee commission begins budget discussions

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is set to adopt its final budget Sept. 28. The board recently voted against a proposed surtax to raise funds for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
Participating students heard from District 67 state Rep. Greg Steube, back center, as part of orientation. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Youth with a Mission

The newly formed Manatee Youth Commission will give high school students a voice in local policy-making efforts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Wendi Golden

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch High girls golf coach Wendi Golden.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 24, 2009
'Deadliest Catch' captain drops anchor in Ranch

Captain Keith Colburn of the fishing vessel Wizard will be the featured guest at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Block Party July 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Our view

City breaks St. Armands' trust

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dr. Frank Sulzman work for 15 years, from 1985 to 2000, at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 13, 2011
Former NASA scientist reflects on research launched by shuttle

The shuttle was a key in the NASA research that Dr. Frank Sulzman oversaw. But, as the shuttle program ends, he remains optimistic about space's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Aposporos sees his role as chamber president as being a resource for all member businesses.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Tom Aposporos

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce president puts his politics, business and theater background to work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian Kenney hopes to secure both national and local tenants for Whitney Beach Plaza.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Brian Kenney

His company purchased the struggling Whitney Beach Plaza for $3.7 million. Now, Brian Kenney will work to bring traffic back to the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
Cops Corner

Midnight - 1800 block of Bayonne Street. Disturbance. A mother has refused to allow her daughter's boyfriend into the house. On the above date, the mom suspected the boyfriend was in the house again and searched for him. She found him hiding in her daughter's bedroom closet. Mom asked police to give him a trespassing warning from her home. Officers complied.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 30, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival Roundup

Sarasota Music Festival certainly had a major scare last year when it almost went out of business. But, thanks to the good graces of the Jay and Becky Kaiserman Foundation, the festival was rescued. Better still, it's been resuscitated and is moving in directions that could keep it afloat for many decades to come.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
SIDELINES

Cougars rush past Thunder; Lady Rams defend state swim title; Cougar, Lady Tornado win state titles; Sarasota wins regional title

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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