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Cafe L'Europe owner Betsie Coolidge
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 22, 2016
Café L’Europe will change hands but not flavor

New owner Ron Milton plans to keep the same staff, menu and traditions of the 43-year-old restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The company that maintains the Longboat Pass Bridge says the town’s contractor damaged the structure during an ongoing project to replace one of two drinking water pipes for the Manatee County side of the Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2014
Contractor seeks more than $750,000 for bridge repairs

A maintenance company alleges the town's contractor caused damages to the Longboat Pass Bridge in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposed stop sign would be in the grassy median beside the left turn lane, heading into the Lakewood Ranch Country Club from southbound Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, pictured here.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
Safety a concern at Country Club entrance

Could a stop sign improve traffic patterns and improve safety?

  • East County
  • News
Students at Gocio Elementary School participate in the Art, Rhymes & Kids program.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 27, 2017
Local artists give Sarasota students a musical history lesson

Their new program teaches children the history of hip-hop through jazz.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Bridge Bites: Wake-up call

On defense, when leading a suit, we follow certain conventions such as 'top of a sequence' or 'fourth best,' all the better to help partner figure out our holding in the suit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pat Neal and Mike Kramer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Business Observer 11.25.10

The HBA Manatee Sarasota recently elected Mike Kramer as president of the trade association that represents builders and their associated businesses.

  • East County
  • News
The Missing Links decided to keep playing after being reunited at high school reunion performance. Here they are shown playing at a bonfire in February. Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2013
Blast from the past

Formed in 1967, The Missing Links reunited in 2008, to play at founding member Gary Roy's 40th high school reunion. But, the one-time gig turned into a permanent reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 83rd Annual Tarpon Tournament raised $10,001 for Suncoast Charities for Children surpassing last years donation of $7,500.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 23, 2013
Tarpon Tournament ends with big catch and big donation

The 83rd Annual Tarpon Tournament presented Suncoast Charities for Children with a $10,001 check.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bayport Beach & Tennis Club owners won Town Commission approval for a special exception on its undergrounding assessments.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat commissioners agree with neighborhood on underground-utility sticker shock

The Bayport Beach & Tennis Club's exception will likely lead to an increase for other properties islandwide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2010
Alliance chairman ready for new role

Longtime Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance member Marc Simms has big plans for the East County organization.

  • East County
  • News
The City Commission held a moment of silence at its Monday meeting in honor of two British tourists who were killed Saturday, in Newtown. The commission’s normal weekly prayer followed.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 21, 2011
Belief System

After a Sarasota citizen complained to a national group that the City Commission recites a prayer before its public meetings, city leaders received a letter asking them to stop the prayer immediately.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Sally and Sam Shapiro Day honors couple's contributions

Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell has proclaimed that Nov. 11 be known as Sally and Sam Shapiro Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Brent Parker

Brent Parker is a Sarasota architect who has a unique vision for the future of downtown. Read more about Brent in this our candid Q&A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Anne Servian has been with the Sarasota Ballet since 2010.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 16, 2016
Sarasota Ballet releases Managing Director Mary Anne Servian

Servian, who had been with the company since 2010, was released today.

  • Arts + Culture
City officials recently approved an offer from LEGOLAND to begin the construction of a Legoman Land theme park on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Legoman Land lands on Siesta

APRIL FOOLS - Sarasota County officials approved construction of a new Legoman Land theme park on Siesta Key Beach, due to the success of LEGOLAND Theme Park, in Winter Haven.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Emeril Lagasse and Michael's On East co-owner Michael Klauber.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 5, 2015
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse showcases Michael's On East

Chef Emeril gives his "BAM!" stamp of approval to Michael's On East in newest episode of television show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2014
Pension plan boards make necessary adjustments

Taxpayer costs for three frozen pension plans could rise from $2.76 million to $3.26 million in the coming fiscal year. boards of trustees lower estimated rates of return to 7%.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Marquez competed for the first time in two years March 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch pro returns to the court

Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center Head Tennis Professional Chris Marquez competed in the 2011 Tennis Exhibition Tour for Charity March 12 at Jacaranda West Country Club in Venice.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Jewfish dock in jeopardy

A decision by two boards to postpone a dock-variance request could put Jewfish Key's main dock, one residents depend upon to get to and from the island, in jeopardy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview running back Oshea Grant rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a 4-yard touchdown pass.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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