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More than 30 candidates in the upcoming 2014 Primary Election were in attendance at the Republican Candidate Open House event Thursday, Aug. 8, at Sahib Shrine.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Candidate Open House

Guests had the opportunity to meet more than 30 candidates at the Republican Candidate Open House Thursday, Aug. 8, at Sahib Shrine Temple.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Letters to the Editor

They hear what they want; That settles it; I'll vote for Obama; Don't know Marxism; Treasonous remarks

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Charles Putrino, Finn Anderson, Antoine Sanchez, Brandon Lup and Gabriel von Kessel, pictured with coach Holly Holton, won district and regional titles this season before finishing second in the state in Class 4A. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 12, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

The Riverview boys tennis team rallied to a Class 4A state runner-up finish April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Vehicles for hire and for rent are a growing business niche on the Key. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Siesta Key Association to advocate for pedicab regulations

The community group wants to work with the county to establish some standards for businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 5, 2010
OBITUARY: Marlene June Gowan

Marlene June Gowan, 73, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An Atlanta-based development firm, Carter, plans to begin construction next week on 180 apartments in downtown Sarasota, in a project that dates back at least three years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2015
Developer to break ground on 180 downtown apartments

Following a $7 million acquisition, Atlanta-based Carter aims to start construction next week on a downtown Sarasota project originally conceived by local entrepreneur Jesse Biter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: King Home

The home is at 6832 Pine St.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
After his tenure as board chairman, Carlyle Luer continued to work with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and was a prolific orchid research taxonomist. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2019
Selby Gardens co-founder Carlyle Luer dies

The botanist and former board chairman helped make orchid and epiphyte research a central focus for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The "after" of a recently renovated Bird Key home. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara and Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 28, 2013
Contemporary Southwest: Before and After

In just six short months, Larry Kabinoff and Deb Knowles purchased, renovated and moved into their temporary home at 443 Bird Key Drive.

  • Arts + Culture
Fans of the Thunder and Mustangs will have to wait until Sept. 1 to see their teams play.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2017
Two area football games canceled because of storms

The games were originally postponed to Monday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Catch Billy Alstrom and Henry Wasczuk's "Fishing in the Flats" at 9 p.m. Sundays on Sun Sports Network. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 23, 2012
Key native is no fish out of water

Capt. Billy Alstrom sure knows how to make an appearance. The 21-year-old co-host of Florida fishing show, "Fishing the Flats with Henry Wasczuk," is late to his interview on the Longboat Key public dock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I couldn't think of any reason not to play Twain," says Mark Twain impersonator Rod Rawlings. "I love to tell stories, so, my goodness. Why not swipe from the master?"
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 24, 2012
Rod Rawlings: Twain Incarnate

After devoting two years to getting into character, local Mark Twain impersonator Rod Rawlings is ready to take his act on the road. His first stop: this weekend's Chorus of the Keys concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 5, 2010
Business Observer

LLSA Chamber announces small business nominees; Tax collector collects more than $1 million in April

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Mark Gordon |
  • April 26, 2012
Palm Avenue site has new plan

A new partnership between two local entrepreneurs creates optimism around a downtown property. A new restaurant could be open by late fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
Coastal Behavioral loses CEO, some of its funding

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc. lost its CEO and access to what was previously exclusive state funding for its services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key can expect rainy conditions today as the remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to bring tropical moisture onto the island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2012
Key expects rainy conditions today

Intermittent heavy downpours are expected today on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Houses sit on the lake in the GreyHawk Landing community.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 27, 2017
In a pickle over courts?

CDD explores alternatives for new pickleball courts.

  • East County
  • News
Kennedy Center teaching artist Karen Erickson leads the children in an arts integrated lesson while teachers observe from library stacks. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 27, 2014
Spotlight: Any Given Child paints a bright future for students

This year, the Sarasota County Schools system is fostering creativity even more.

  • Arts + Culture
Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon with mashed potatoes and broccolini will be served at Seasons 52 as a dinner and lunch entree for the Taste of UTC promotional.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 27, 2017
Burst of flavor returns to Mall at University Town Center

The Mall at University Town Center returns for its third annual Taste of UTC.

  • East County
  • Business
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