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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 10, 2013
Casa Italia: A tale of ethnicity, authenticity and passion for food

Casa Italia: A tale of ethnicity, authenticity and passion for food

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
When the Palm Avenue parking garage opens in December, 18 surveillance cameras will keep watch over the people parking their cars inside.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 28, 2010
Surveillance cameras will be watching

From Newtown, to downtown, to Payne Park, the city is planning a network of security cameras designed to keep people safe and help fight crime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Letters to the Editor

A note of thanks and appreciation; Thanks to community for support of event; Longboat Key should widen its bike lanes; People should abide by dog-leash law

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"I was always of the mindset that you do what you love while you can," says Matt Coombs. "You’ve only got so many days. How do you want to spend them?"
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 6, 2012
Matt Coombs: Uncharted Territory

Matt Coombs isn't afraid of the unknown. In fact, it defines most of his art. The Ringling College student discusses his love of mysterious spaces while he gears up for his first show at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 22, 2012
Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Donna Swan |
  • July 15, 2009
Deal us in: A simple play

South refused to be preempted out of action by West's four-heart bid. South had no problem reopening by bidding four spades, despite the fact that he held only eight working points.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peter Crowley, broker/owner of Re/Max Alliance Group, and Andrew Vac, broker/owner of Re/Max Excellence, announced Tuesday that the two companies will merge.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
Re/Max companies merge for expanded Key presence

Andrew Vac's Re/Max Excellence will merge with Re/Max Alliance Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2011
Our View: Civic-mindedness wins

With the results of the straw poll showing Lakewood Ranch residents really do not want to incorporate as a city at this time - at least those who voted in the poll - the issue is dead.

  • East County
  • Opinion
This rendering depicts the revised plans for the North Palm Avenue streetscape improvement project — which pleased residents who wanted to preserve a palm grove.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2015
Sketching the future of an evolving Palm Avenue block

Controversy surrounding the push to preserve a palm grove on North Palm Avenue has sparked a broader conversation regarding the design of a busy segment of the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 19, 2013
Study will sketch St. Armands Circle garage plans

Commercial property owners and residents agree on a preliminary proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
Letters to the Editor

It's Time we say 'enough time'; It's past the time; Consider the ramifications

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Otus
  • By Otus |
  • December 12, 2013
Ask Otus: Otus Wishes You A Very Scary Christmas

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Our View: The 'seen' and 'unseen'

When we saw the front-page-sized view of the architect's rendering of a redeveloped Bayfront Park, including a new 18,000-square-foot community center on the bayfront, we couldn't help but say: "Wow. That would be great."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
4011 Shell Road. Photo courtesy of Premier Sotheby's
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 29, 2013
3 things: Great Enough for Gatsby

Jay Gatsby would feel right at home in Sarasota. With our wealthy newcomers and lavish social life, it's the perfect place for a glamorous multimillionaire with a mysterious past.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Our View: Put land buying on hold

If the government buying up land in Sarasota County for environmental protection is not a low priority in this economy, nothing is. And it may be a growing risk.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Our View

Pension experts at the ready

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Longboat Island Chapel announced its plans for the Aging in Paradise Resource Center in December 2009.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 13, 2011
Aging in Paradise Center will build upon chapel's tradition of service

Construction will begin soon for Longboat Island Chapel's planned 3,700-square-foot Aging in Paradise Resource Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 23, 2009
Creative EXPOSURE

Ringling College's annual juried student art exhibition is personal and provocative.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2013
Commission picks new attorney

Maggie D. Mooney-Portale will replace Town Attorney Dave Persson.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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