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  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 17, 2010
Apple Jelly aims to stop the jiggles

Apply Jelly Studios offers fun new ways to spice up your workout.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 1, 2009
Businessman heads to African orphanage

Jack Wolff, of Investment Financial Services in Lakewood Ranch, will spend two weeks volunteering at an orphanage in Africa.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2010
Pirates name new head coach

Braden River High officially named Don Purvis as its new head football coach March 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • February 17, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate

Orchid Beach condo sells for $2.5 million

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 5, 2009
Committee debates greenspace issue

The Greenspace Policy Committee is tasked with deciding whether downtown businesses will be required to mitigate areas of greenspace if, for instance, a plant bed is partially paved for an outdoor dining area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • November 4, 2009
My view

Town manager deserves thorough reviews

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Cops Corner

Feb. 6 All bark 7:16 p.m. -- 500 block of Spinnaker Lane. Animal Nuisance. Police responded to a noise complaint and found two dogs barking loudly. The homeowner was issued a written warning, and he agreed to keep his sliding doors closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2010
Vincent Delisi: 2009 Kiwanian of the Year

Vincent Delisi: 2009 Kiwanian of the Year

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 10, 2010
Survivors recount Holocaust experience at Ranch

Fifteen Holocaust survivors from the Sarasota/ Manatee Jewish Federation spoke during the Ranch Remembers the Holocaust event on March 1-4.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shirley Fein |
  • February 3, 2010
Cruise control

More than 50 members of Temple Beth Israel recently took a 10-day Caribbean cruise together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 22, 2009
Friends, family honor cowboy

Former SMR cowboy Randy Ballard died July 11 after a battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • News
A view of Sarasota Bay from the town dock shows off one of the north end's assets.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2011
Northern Exposure

The north end of Longboat Key is home to many of the island's attractive amenities - and much of the island's history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Our View: We recommend

If you haven't already made your election selections or turned in your absentee or early-voting ballot for Tuesday's primary election, herewith we present a few thoughts that might help you decide which bubble to color on your ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pension trustee and Key resident Arnold Malasky said an audit the pension chairman asked for would be a waste of money.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2010
TOP STORY, FEB.: Tension present at pension meeting

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner's ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 7, 2009
Long Exposure

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts opens its fall season with Ed Kashi's poignant photography exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 7, 2009
Braden River teacher earns U.S. citizenship

French teacher Doriane Rencker became an American citizen during a ceremony Sept. 28.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2009
Community Golf Scores 06.27.09 to 07.07.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Tidewater Preserve home, which has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,913 square feet of living area, sold for $565,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2012
Tidewater Preserve home tops week's transactions

A home in Tidewater Preserve tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Paul Koepfer, of Fombell, Pa., sold his home at 1103 Kestrel Court to Melodi Oswald, of Bradenton, for $565,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2010
Volleyball players keep skills fresh

Dozens of East County players have joined club volleyball teams to prepare for the regular season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2010
Subcommittee meeting sparks tourism debate

The Vision Plan Subcommittee debated whether tourism will influence or sustain Longboat Key's growth.

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