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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 17, 2013
School Board's Citizen Advisory Group picks 10 best superintendent candidates

The group of 20-plus community members narrowed the 28 applicants to 10 who they believe meet the board's criteria for its next superintendent.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Shafer found an old beer can at last year’s cleanup.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2011
Trash cleanup will be treasure for Sister Keys

According to Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis, the Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Cleanup will likely draw around 80 volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Greg Bortnichak |
  • August 8, 2012
Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Five contestants battled it out for bragging rights, and $50.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 20, 2015
Hungry contestants devour hot dogs

Wolves Head Pizza and Wings held its first annual hot dog eating contest Saturday, July 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alicia Aeziman
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Police arrest dog groomer for credit card theft

Police allege Alicia Aeziman used a customer’s credit card to pay for sunglasses and a restaurant bill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Libby's Kobe meatloaf topped with a poached egg and fried onion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 15, 2013
Foodie feasts in Southside Village

Southside Village is the "west of trail" neighborhood that stretches from Hyde Park Street north to Prospect Street and from South Tamiami Trail west to Osprey Avenue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
Observed: Back from Grandma's

Last week, I flew to Detroit, to visit my 88-year-old grandmother, whom I hadn't seen since my wedding. It had been even longer since I'd seen many of my other relatives, as well.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Someone cut a "T" in the victim's screen door to his lanai. The victim thinks this probably occurred at 11 a.m., when someone knocked on the front door.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Cops Corner 09.30.10

Someone cut a "T" in the victim's screen door to his lanai. The victim thinks this probably occurred at 11 a.m., when someone knocked on the front door.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
DeDona
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona

Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona, 92, of Novi, Mich., formerly of Longboat Key, died March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Sultana is the architect for Park Residences of Lido Key. (Courtesy Realtor.com)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 30, 2014
New 18-unit condo planned for Lido Key

Patrick DiPinto has plans to develop Park Residences of Lido Key on a Taft Drive parcel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs win fifth straight district crown; ODA closes district regular season with win; Florida Meteors to hold fundraiser golf tourney; and other sports news.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
On Tuesday, Ocean Properties Ltd. announced it had reached an agreement with Key Club Associates, LP, to purchase all of the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s assets from Loeb Partners Realty LLC for an undisclosed price. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2012
Year in review: October 2012, 'It's official: Ocean Properties to purchase entire Key Club'

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties will purchase all of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's assets this month and has plans for a future renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill Tokajer retired in early March as a deputy chief with the Bradenton Police Department.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2011
Police chief defends hire of captain

Al Hogle hired last month a police captain who had previously been suspended twice from the Bradenton Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Guest speaker Frank Hopper posing with Chris Sancin by one of Hopper’s paintings.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 29, 2011
Designing Women's Salon Series lecture with Frank Hopper

Designing Women's monthly Salon Series lecture included guest speaker Frank Hopper, a local artist and painter in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Obituary: Mary Petruccione Hongen

Mary Petruccione Hongen,100, of Lakeland and Longboat Key, died Nov. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brunettes are back and onmessage. (Photo Credit: Cliff Roles)
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.25.15

This social column includes notable happenings seen at Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's "High Tide at High Noon" Luncheon, Florida Poodle Rescue's "Putting on the Poodle" luncheon and AJC's Civic Achievement Award Dinner.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • January 29, 2014
Michael Bloomberg to speak in Sarasota

The former New York mayor will give a lecture in March as part of an event organized by the Ringling College Library Association and Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 11, 2012
Next Key Club destination: mediation

With litigation pending, the town, Longboat Key Club and Resort and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition have agreed to confidential mediation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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