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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 11, 2011
Siesta Key Chamber now accepting nominations

Completed nomination forms must be received no later than Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Larry Marthaler and Nik Wallenda
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Longboat resident at center of Circus Ring of Fame

Larry Marthaler, who founded the Circus Ring of Fame to recognize Sarasota's colorful big-top history, receives plaque.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • August 1, 2013
Cheers: The Manhattan

Cheers: The Manhattan

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Gloria Tessaro Fiorelli

Gloria Tessaro Fiorelli, of Atlanta and formerly of Longboat Key, died Feb. 9. She was 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This week's video showcases Mitchell McKnight, Circus Sarasota board chairman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Patron Saints: Mitchell McKnight

The Observer launched a web video series in March called "Patron Saints," in which we recognize area performing-arts venues and the patrons who support them. It's all in keeping with the idea that Sarasota is an arts city, and these individuals make it possible.

  • Arts + Culture
The website is currently accessible with limited features in its beta version by clicking on the banner at scgov.net.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 13, 2012
New Sarasota County site live on Monday

Sarasota County will launch its redesigned website Monday, July 16, four months after the introduction of an online procurement system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sierra Johnson. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
East County mourns loss

Sierra Johnson, 17, died Sept. 13, after sustaining life-threatening injuries.

  • East County
  • News
Jim O’Donnell with three of his vases
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 13, 2013
Artists showcase talents

The Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch will feature artists such as wood turner Jim O'Donnell at its art show.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 21, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alex Walters

Alex Walters, 17, got into skateboarding when he was 9 years old and has been addicted ever since.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 12, 2012
Beach debate dogs commission

A debate about allowing dogs beach access has tongues wagging once again at Longboat Key Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Lakewood Ranch man dies in bicycle accident

Donald Mader died April 5, a day after a motorist struck him just blocks from his home in Summerfield.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Danny Marr has joined the St. Armands Circle office of Michael Saunders & Co

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Tavistock Development currently is building a future Earth Fare in CORE, which soon will be joined by Mercedes Medical and Optimal Outcomes.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's CORE lands a second medical project

Mercedes Medical, Optical Outcomes LLC announce their move to CORE.

  • East County
  • News
David Conway The current SCAT station is located at Lemon Avenue and First Street, next to Whole Foods.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
SCAT station could get new home

A resident proposes moving the downtown SCAT transfer station to open the site to development, but staff report potential issues with the idea.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2010
Cold snap a killer for fish on LBK

Reports of fish kills on Longboat Key spiked early last week and continued through Friday, Jan. 22, according to Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2012
News Briefs

State releases FCAT results; Local governments close for Memorial Day; Albertsons readies for June 9 closure

  • East County
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  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 21, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: M Gallery of Fine Art

'This intimate salon-like atmosphere echoes the art world's sweeping movement toward representational art,' says gallery owner Maggie Kruger.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • January 6, 2012
The Twists of Chiropractic

The Twists of Chiropractic

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2014
VIDEO: Main Street moratorium on events to take effect

With planned construction restricting the available parking downtown, the city is instituting a policy that will significantly reduce the number of Main Street events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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