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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Kiwanis rolls the dice for Valentine's Day

This year's dinner dance will allow participants to test their luck, Las Vegas-style.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2009
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Victoria Krupa

Victoria Krupa, 17, is enjoying a stellar junior year as Cardinal Mooney's goalkeeper for the lacrosse team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Proposed changes include restricted parking on Linley Street.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 3, 2014
Commission to vote on Village parking tonight

The proposed restrictions include a ban on parking on the north side of Linley Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alyssa Morford, Colby Lindolad and Kailey Carpenter get ready for their speeches at the ceremony.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High seniors say "Hello new world!"

Lakewood Ranch High class of 2018 sends 504 seniors into adulthood.

  • East County
  • News
The former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort will be called Zota Beach Resort when its new hotel reopens in 2016.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2015
Former Hilton becomes Zota Beach Resort

Zota Beach Resort, the new name of the former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort, will open in late 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • September 30, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
The city of Sarasota's wayfinding project includes signs indicating the arrival at a destination of interest, such as this rendering of a sign planned for the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 11, 2012
City of Sarasota shrinks signage plan

Public Works staff is still optimistic it can pare $507,000 from a wayfinding proposal without changing sign designs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 13, 2018
Cops Corner: You've got (creepy) mail

Police reports from around Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Larry Eger | Chair of Decide the Date Sarasota |
  • January 4, 2018
City voters should decide when city elections are held

Off-year voting dilutes minority and young voter influence.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 12, 2010
HOSPITAL BOARD: Candidates differ on expansion policy

Only one of six hospital board seats up for grabs is on the primary election ballot Aug. 24. The two candidates agree on the millage rate, but have different views over a possible expansion into Manatee County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 25, 2017
City staff pitches in to Keep Sarasota County Beautiful

City of Sarasota staff pitched in March 25 to help clean up Lido BeaCity of Sarasota got their hands dirty March 25 on Lido Beach as part of the Keep Sarasota County Beautiful initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 13, 2017
Tidal Tykes explore New Pass Inlet

The Mote Marine Laboratory campers spent some of their morning snorkeling before exploring Mote Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 25, 2012
April 25: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Downs races to the finish line.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: New Balance Free 5K Fun Run

Runners started the New Year off with a race at New Balance Sarasota's Free 5K Fun Run Saturday, Jan. 4 The race was the kick-off event of New Balance's Free 5K Fun Run Series that continues through May 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stephanie and  Jonathan Parker with daugthers Charlotte and Elizabeth Parker
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Light Up the Village Parade

Siesta Key celebrated the holidays with the 2013 Light Up the Village Parade Saturday, Nov. 30. At sundown, local businesses and organizations paraded along Ocean Boulevard. Afterward, children met Santa and had their 29th year, marks the beginning of the holiday season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Keely Carney |
  • January 15, 2012
Live from Sarasota

Live from Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 2, 2009
Parents question district's decision

Superintendent Tim McGonegal removed four students from Lakewood Ranch after they threw acid bombs at several homes.

  • East County
  • Schools
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 9

Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 9

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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