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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Doors were a heavy burden on temple members

Temple Beth Israel members have been plagued by too heavy doors for some time, but the problem was fixed two weeks ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nikki Gainey said she is excited about the opportunity to coach the Lady Pirates.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
Gainey returns to Pirates bench

Braden River High's all-time leading scorer Nikki Gainey returned to the girls soccer team this season as an assistant coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joy Mahler, CEO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, accepts a check from Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Board Member Garrett Shinn, during a ceremony Oct. 19.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Community Fund distributes $71,000 to 21 organizations

Since 2002, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund has helped 77 charities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
News Briefs

June 18 special election early voting continues; County considers Lakewood Ranch public transit route

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: River cleanup slated for Saturday

The Old Braden River Historical Society will host this event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 31, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Doug Parks honored with President's Circle Award; Marilyn Trevethan elected to Courtyard Association; Jim Soda receives sixth Chairman's Circle Award

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Barbara P. Arau
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Obituary: Barbara P. Arau

Barbara P. Arau, 83, died June 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 1, 2009
Transients rarely serve time, nor pay for crimes

Sarasota's habitual offenders, mainly transients, usually escape time in jail. And, when fined, they don't pay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Don Roberts, left, has been Goodwill Manasota CEO since 1977. Roberts will retire at the end of the year, and the new CEO will be Bob Rosinsky, right, the current president of Goodwill Manasota. Photo by Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 29, 2012
Good Don Roberts

The retirement of a charismatic top executive doesn't have to spell doom. A prominent Gulf Coast nonprofit leads the way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Area residents commonly walk their dogs and, children play in the Fruitville Park.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 11, 2013
Residents protest Benderson project

About 100 residents have signed a petition. Benderson Development Co. still needs a zoning change before it can start construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 25, 2010
Osprey road expansion questioned

County commissioners back one group's request to explore keeping Tamiami Trail as four lanes instead of the six lanes that FDOT plans.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Welcome to the world, Liam!

Congratulations are in order for The Longboat Observer City Editor Kurt Schultheis and his wife, Observer Group Advertising-Production Coordinator Brooke. The couple welcomed their first child, Liam David, at 1:54 p.m. Aug. 3, at Manatee Memorial Hospital, in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2010
Business Observer

Oceanview Publishing will move to Mediterranean Plaza

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Quizmaster Jim Casey uses smartphones and electronic notebooks during his contests.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2016
Fundraiser's goal not trivial

Local 'quizmaster' hopes to set world record, feed hungry children.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2009
Application hinges on road

Longboat Club Road is a point of contention in The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Simple ingredients yield a marvelous result.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 5, 2011
Easy does it: cured salmon with herbs and cracked pepper

There are some dishes that make a cook look good with remarkably little effort and no special skills. This is one of them.

  • Arts + Culture
Japan's Green Band frequently performs at Disneyland. Courtesy photos.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 14, 2012
Scene & Heard

Riverview Kilties roll out the green carpet; The Players steps up its game with 'A Chorus Line'; Sarasota pole dancer slides into first place

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Richard D. Crawford receives award; LLSA Chamber announces nominees; Martinez to serve elegant French dinner; Happy anniversary, Nancy Oberlin

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The Royal Chef" Darren McGrady. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'Eating Royally'; Big-band fun; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Stephanie Peters fluffs her daughter's tutu. "All my school projects have been big and overblown," says Raven Peters. "My mom likes a good creative challenge."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 21, 2012
Stephanie Peters: Bubble Couture

For her latest iconcept concept, Sarasota hairstylist Stephanie Peters sought inspiration from her teenage daughter and materials from well-packaged cardboard boxes.

  • Arts + Culture
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