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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2009
Town discovers more issues with beach fix

The town of Longboat Key is working to save 50,000 cubic yards of sand that washes away every year on the north-end beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former Teleflex manufacturing facility is more than 82,000 square feet in size.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
Missouri church buys facility in Lakewood

Faith Life Church out of Branson, Missouri, has purchased a site in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2009
Our View

Nine fallacies of Obamacare

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota police department TVs display live footage from remote cameras around the city. Views can be changed by joy sticks and a computer operated by Capt. Jeff Karr.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Surveillance-camera system expands

What started as just a few cameras installed at crime hot spots around the city has grown to a system of 43 devices. More are scheduled to go online within the next few months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Svelta Otzetova, center, pictured with Dragos Alexandru and Bob Whitford, is looking forward to the day FISA hosts competitions in Sarasota.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 23, 2011
EXPERT OPINION

Svelta Otzetova, 1976 Olympic gold medalist and Events Director for the FISA International Rowing Federation, visited Sarasota Feb. 14-16 to inspect the plans for the 2000-meter world-class sprint rowing course at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
East County students' film debuts Dec. 3

Several East County students will see their film, 'The Good Kids,' debut Dec. 3, at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

The Observer launches its 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com. The winning photo will be featured in its annual Fourth of July special section published July 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey honored Financial Director Steve Zielinski for completing five years of service.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2013
IDA selects facility contractor

The Lakewood Ranch IDA will hire Magnum Builders of Sarasota to construct its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 1212 Center Place in the Lido C Subdivision has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a swimming pool and 1,677 square feet of living area. It sold for $640,000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 20, 2010
Real Estate:Sales fall to eight during first full week of October

Sales dropped to eight for the week of Oct. 4 through Oct. 8, down from the previous week's total of 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Norma Scott replaced retiring Principal Ronna Paris two years ago. Since then, 13 teachers and staff members have either left McNeal or had their roles changed at the school.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2011
QUESTIONABLE ACTIONS?

Parents concerned about the leadership of McNeal Elementary Principal Norma Scott petitioned Manatee County School District leaders for action. However, district officials, other parents and some McNeal teachers say they support Scott.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Joe Warren sprints to first base.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 28, 2013
Boys will be boys

The smell of fresh grass clippings and dirt floats through the air, as players step up to bat at the 17th Street Park Softball Complex.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 28, 2009
Pastor turns tragedy into hope

After his daughter was killed in a car accident in 2007, the Rev. Joseph Davis vowed to lead a 'more effective life.' The purchase of an abandoned sports bar is his way of doing that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Piero Rivolta
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 11, 2012
Scene & Heard

Rivolta tackles metaphysics in new novel; Five Points Collective closes its doors; Clothesline re-opens, airs new art downtown

  • Arts + Culture
Al Bavry, president and CEO of Kimal Lumber, looks for ways to innovate to keep revenues growing.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2013
Innovation spurs on Kimal Lumber

Lumberyard entrepreneur Al Bavry has a gutsy plan for growth: He wants to bring drive-thru convenience to his industry. In the process he will wage battle with bigger competitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Cops Corner 02.17.11

The suspect was in the store and got upset over a store policy. He made some statements that he was possibly going to attack members of Walmart's staff.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold public meetings to find out what aspects of a Bayfront Park concept plan are popular with residents. The concept plan currently includes these tennis courts being relocated closer to Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Residents will shape Bayfront Park

The Longboat Key Town Commission wants to hold public meetings to ensure Longboat residents have input on what amenities a renovated Bayfront Park should include.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Author Michelle Phillips. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 22, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beauty Blueprint' soars on Amazon; FST prepares for a $5.6 million makeover; Finally, Sarasota Opera finds its 'Nemo'; Teen actress vies for spot on TV's 'Glee'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 9, 2009
Island Chapel helps seniors age in paradise

The Longboat Island Chapel plans to open a 6,000-square-foot Aging in Paradise Resource Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 3 Easy there, Arnold Palmer 12:12 a.m. - 3400 block of Fruitville Road. Reckless Driving. An apartment resident said a teenager was speeding through the complex on a golf cart and almost hit a child. Of course, one question is why is a small child standing in a parking lot at midnight?

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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