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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Our View: Publix plan fuels optimism

It was good timing for Publix Super Markets Inc. to unveil its redevelopment plans for the Avenue of the Flowers shopping plaza in the middle of the summer. That will allow plenty of time for Longboaters - especially the "carpers" and "cranks" - to digest it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 16, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.17.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
News Briefs

Siesta, Venice chambers hosting networking session; City providing budget details on its website; Community orientation program kicks off Sept. 1

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mayor Jim Brown is still hopeful a community center can be built at Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Election: Brown wants rec center talks to evolve in third term

Comprehensive Plan changes and 'solving the Colony mess' top Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown's list should he get a third term as the town's District 4 commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pam Eubanks Sammy Hyatt, Beth Ciemniecki and Katie Ciemniecki love participating in the annual fair pageant together. This year, all three girls placed in their respective competitions.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2014
Pageant winners share special bond

Beth and Katie Ciemniecki and their cousin Sammy Hyatt have competed in the Miss Manatee Fair pageant together since elementary school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale hopes office hours at Town Hall “will make it convenient for commissioners to discuss any legal issues or concerns you may have with me.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 4, 2014
Town attorney starts office hour policy

With some members of the Longboat Key Town Commission questioning the town attorney's legal advice, Maggie Mooney-Portale has begun an office hour policy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
News Briefs

CDD to host information center acquisition meeting; PDQ opens for business

  • East County
  • News
Charles Salamone says his classes are demanding but he also wants students to feel at ease and to share ideas.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 10, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Charles Salamone

Charles Salamone has been a teacher for 50 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Susan Kenyon, Executive Director of Sarasota Crew.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 28, 2014
Sarasota Crew team places fifth at world championships

Shawna Sims, 18, and Devin Norder, 17, members of the Sarasota Crew rowing team, competed against 18 countries in the World Rowing Under 23 Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lee Wright and his dog, Sailor Duvall, attended Thunder By the Bay last year.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 3, 2011
Thunder By the Bay revs up for Sarasota

The 13th annual Thunder By the Bay Motorcycle Festival rolls into town this weekend to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jimmy Kuebler said his friends convinced him to give soccer a try in his senior year at the Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Jason Clary |
  • January 27, 2015
Switching positions

Jimmy Kuebler started playing soccer again as preparation for the baseball season and rediscovered his love for the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
In his spare time, Lakewood Ranch district engineer Rey Malave enjoys playing percussion for his son's Latin Christian band, "Huellas." Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2015
New district engineer surveys the Ranch

Rey Malave, an engineer with an Orlando firm, is visiting staff and creating a list of issues to address in the districts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 26, 2014
With rowing park contract, Sarasota supports nonprofit

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates formally will oversee operations for Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Grants Committee Chairwoman Audrey Bear and Chalk Festival Executive Director Denise Kowal with Jeff Mayper.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Business Observer

Key restaurants reopen for start of the season; The Peanut Shop opens on St. Armands Circle; Longboater contributes to Sarasota Chalk Festival

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit S-202 at La Firenza, 4125 Gulf of Mexico Drive, sold for $2,635,000 in February.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 16, 2011
February sales summary

The following is a summary of key residential real-estate sales recorded for the month of February at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Heidi Kurpiela I feel like I just stood up on a surfboard and caught a wave,” Gid Pool says of his recent ascent to comedy stardom. “I’m enjoying the ride, that’s for sure.”
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 18, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Comedic timing

Retiree Gid Pool never expected to find his true calling at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, nor did he expect The Wall Street Journal or the 'Today' show to laugh at his jokes.

  • Arts + Culture
The groundbreaking crew: from left, Sarasota City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell; Cheryl Loeffler, Premier Sotheby’s; Amy Brown, Aqua marketing director; architect Guy Peterson; developer Jonathan McCague; developer Michael Adams; architect Brent Parker; Mel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2015
Aqua condo breaks ground on Golden Gate Point

The developers of Aqua, the eight-unit luxury condominium slated for 280 Golden Gate Point near downtown Sarasota, broke ground Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Temples prep for High Holy Days

Jewish congregations will celebrate the High Holy Days beginning this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sandra Chororos, Elisabeth Waters, Heather Dunhill, Felice Schulaner and Marina Bourantonis
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 19, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Back in the saddle; Baker Babes; Nutcracker - the next generation; Set for dinner

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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