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  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 30, 2014
Spring fever: Decor in bloom

Springtime ... When flowers bloom, the air is fresh and excitement is near for the slower summer months. We explored local interior shops to find the perfect spring additions to appeal to all of the senses.

  • Arts + Culture
Residents were most united regarding the proposed Siesta Promenade development at Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41, which has generated concerns about traffic.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 28, 2017
Siesta residents weigh in on Siesta Promenade, Big Pass, Beach Road and more

The Siesta Key Association surveyed its members to find out what residents think about the biggest issues facing the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 17, 2017
Chamber members celebrate Small Business Week

The Business After Hours showcased local businesses and award nominees on Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
National anthem tryouts will be held Jan. 30.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2016
Pirates ask: "Oh, say can you sing?"

Pittsburg Pirates will host auditions to sing the national anthem.

  • East County
  • News
A boat heads off into Sarasota Bay as part of the Seagrass Survey. Eric Garwood
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota Seagrass Survey shows decline

Only 30% of sites in Sarasota Bay were considered dense in 2019, compared to 60% of sites in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Judge reviews organization plan

The bankruptcy court will also decide in the coming weeks whether the Colony Association is obligated to pay $14.1 million to repair damage from the 2004 hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan celebrates his victory Tuesday night with his son, James, who won a seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2018
Two Buchanans, two victories

Incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives wins seventh term, son takes State House seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2019
Driver cited for not having a license — for more than a decade

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for the Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 13, 2013
Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 13

Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 13

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 10, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: May 11, 2017

Vicki Anderson, Florence Heitler, James Hicks, Esther Jarvis, Bonita Kass and Nancy Koons died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Arlene McKitrick began playing golf more than 30 years ago.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2010
McKitrick takes swing at 160th victory

After multiple challenges, the Longboat Key golfer won another championship.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Before coming to Longboat, Gail Loefgren served as mayor of Rochelle, Ill., an experience that helped her prepare for being the face of Longboat’s chamber.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 29, 2015
Conversation with Gail Loefgren

Q&A with Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emcee Lily with President and CEO Bill Sadlo and Emcee Jakobi
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 3, 2018
Boys and Girls Clubs supporters enjoy night in the wild west

The annual Steak & Burger fundraiser was held Feb. 2 at Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.

  • Black Tie
John and Mimi Greco
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Music Series The First Brass

Every October, Marie Selby Gardens hosts a music series and the 2013 series kicked off with The First Brass performing "Red, White and Brass: American Salute." Attendees lounged beneath the banyans Sunday, Oct. 6 where they enjoyed a patriotic salute to our veterans.

  • Arts + Culture
The city is considering an expanded version of a development designed to serve as a liner building for the State Street garage.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2015
New appraisal pegs value of State Street garage parcel

As City Commission weighs a proposed expansion of a project at the State Street garage site, a new valuation of the land in question has come in higher than the developer’s suggested purchase price.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 9, 2010
Personal-training studio opens on Longboat Key

Your Fitness Instructor offers one-on-one personal-training sessions designed for the individual client's specific needs, health history and goals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 8, 2016
Patrick Sanders invites Sarasota children to board the Polar Express

Patrick Sanders wants to keep the Christmas spirit alive, and he has just the ticket.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2014
Cops Corner

June 2 supreme being 5:16 p.m. - 2800 block of Ringling Boulevard. Dispute/Fight. The manager of a pizzeria called officers after a customer called the store demanding free pizza. The manager said that, three days earlier, the same customer came in and asked for another pizza because his pizza tasted strange. At first, the manager said that he couldn't give the customer another pizza without a receipt, but eventually gave him a new pizza because the customer was getting upset. On Monday, the customer called the store and said he wanted a free pizza or else he would beat up the manager. The customer came to the store and apologized prior to police arriving.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Manatee Technical College's main campus can now take footage of weather in real time.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 8, 2015
Manatee Technical College opens weather station

The East County school can now track the weather in real time and make weather predictions with the help of a weatherSTEM station they received for free.

  • East County
  • News
Diane and Glenn Goll, the owners of this North Shore Road, agreed to a variance that would allow them to build a 1,600 square foot house on the narrow lot. (Photo by Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 16, 2014
ZBA approves controversial variance

North Shore Road neighbors urged Zoning Board of Adjustment members to deny a variance for a vacant single-family lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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