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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 28, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Where to watch college football

TWIS Tour Guide: Where to watch college football

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lee Pokoik

District 1 candidate Lee Pokoik believes commissioners can do more to plan the island's real-estate renovation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Kiwanis Club makes a bet on Valentine's Day in Monte Carlo

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key took a gamble last year, when it introduced a Las Vegas casino theme to its annual Valentine's Day celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Business Observer

Anna Maria businesses form merchants group; Richard Crawford opens Edward Jones branch; The Columbia Restaurant celebrates 1905 Day; and New martini drink benefits Gulf Coast oil spill victims.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Obituary: Phyllis Kee

Phyllis Kee, 88, of Framingham, Mass., and formerly of Longboat Key and Woburn, Mass., died Jan. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Topics at the conference could range from downtown density to ways to make Fruitville Road easier for pedestrians to cross.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 31, 2013
SemCon 2013 planned for Sarasota

An ad hoc committee made up of Sarasota downtown leaders met Thursday to go over the preliminary details of the conference.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 25, 2010
STEP BY STEP

Rachael Jaworski, the Lakewood Ranch 10-year-old who collapsed Dec. 26, 2009, after an arterio-venous malformation in her brain ruptured, recently underwent CyberKnife surgery. Although the surgery was successful, doctors discovered yet another AVM.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County is attempting to collect $84,000 from the town to fund the island's trolley route.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 17, 2013
Town holds firm on trolley payment

The town of Longboat Key won't pay Manatee County for a trolley service when no other municipality is paying for the same service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Plush Foto
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
OCCASIONS

ENGAGEMENTS + WEDDINGS

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 6, 2010
Tigers pull past Pirates

The Braden River High boys soccer team fell to Palmetto 4-2 in Class 4A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Bed-tax figures suggest Key is getting sleepier

Longboat Key is getting sleepier, according to the latest bed-tax collection figures. The island's share of collections of tourist development taxes - which are paid on rentals of less than six months - is down compared to other communities in both Sarasota and Manatee counties for the most recent nine months for which figures are available.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Review: October 2013, Garage delays frustrate developer

Pineapple Square developer John Simon believes delays at the State Street garage are not only a legal issue but could cause long-term damage downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Casey's Jet has had six winning pictures and is Tappan's favorite horse.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 2, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Joyce Tappan

Joyce Tappan is a horse enthusiast. Read more about her our candid "Five Things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Gurl and Katherine Alexandra bring their two very different but very seasoned piano experience to the show "Four Hands...One Piano" at the Manatee Performing Arts Center
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 23, 2015
Four Hands, One Piano and Two Minds

Brian Gurl and Katherine Alexandra bring their two different piano backgrounds to their show "Four Hands...One Piano."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 14, 2015
People with Purpose: Charlie Ann Syprett

After leaving a career in law to help families affected by cancer, Syprett says helping others find joy is her biggest passion

  • Black Tie
The minimum-wage requirement was placed in the charter through a citizen initiative and public referendum in 2007.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 1, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Charter panel votes to repeal wage law

The charter amendment chased Wal-Mart away from its Newtown store three years ago. Some residents say the area was devastated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Heritage Harbour settles lawsuit

The CDD will pay $10,000 to the plaintiffs, ending a controversy about stormwater assessments that began in 2011.

  • East County
  • News
Carlos Beruff, 58-year-old founder, owner and CEO of Medallion Home, officially announced Monday his candidacy for the Republican Party nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by presidential candidate Marco Rubio.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2016
Carlos Beruff declares candidacy for U.S. Senate

The Manatee County developer has officially entered the 2016 race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
President & CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System David Verinder, Renee Hamad, Jack Gallahan and President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. Alexandra Quarles
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2015
Sounds of success: Sarasota Memorial Hospital installs piano

The new Steinway & Sons Essex Classic baby grand piano was installed Tuesday for guests and patients to enjoy during the duration of their stays at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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