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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2016
Who’s in it for you?

Marco Rubio and Carlos Beruff share similar political philosophies about the role of government. The choice is one of character. Beruff, we believe, will put taxpayers first.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
Our View: How to stop panhandlers

It's probably safe to say a lot of Sarasotans curse Michael Barfield, the face of the American Civil Liberties Union in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 6, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Le Week-End'

'Le Week-End' is simply a film about love and the commitments people make on its behalf.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 6, 2015
Meritocracy at Town Hall

Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock is implementing a private-sector, pay-for-performance system at Town Hall. He’s proving once again he’s not your ordinary government guy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Hirson
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 26, 2011
Scene & Heard

'La Bête' scribe has a Valere moment; Inspired teens nab art awards at county art show

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key residents on the north end of Longboat Key saw beach equipment arrive last week in preparation for a north-end beach-restoration project scheduled for February.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2011
Town begins sand speech

Town officials and beach engineers told Key residents Saturday why a $16 million beach project next year is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Hot, hot, hot!

After a long, cool winter, temperatures are on the upswing. The East County Observer caught up with some golfers at the Palm-Aire Country Club to see what they thought about the changes.

  • East County
  • News
Eric Bein, owner and chef of Station 400, made the deal official this afternoon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
New tenant signs on Serving Spoon space

Station 400 today signed a lease for the space formerly occupied by the Serving Spoon restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2013
Gumbo competition heats up at Linger Lodge

The Linger Lodge Restaurant is looking for chefs eager to step up to the pot to challenge its famous gumbo recipe, during a music festival and gumbo cook-off event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • March 27, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Join us IN CONVERSATION with Frank Langella and Todd Solondz!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Join us IN CONVERSATION with Frank Langella and Todd Solondz!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
Our View

We recommend...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Students walk to their seats in the convention center.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 28, 2015
Lakewood Ranch seniors say goodbye to high school

The class of 2015's 490 students walked to receive their diplomas Thursday, May 28.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Visitor praises Good Samaritan

A few weeks ago, Brenda Burke was vacationing on the Key from Massachusetts when she inadvertently left her wallet on a table outside Siesta Key Tropical Wines, in Davidson Plaza on Ocean Boulevard.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 5, 2015
OUR VIEW | Meritocracy at town hall

Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock is implementing a private-sector, pay-for-performance system at Town Hall. He’s proving once again he’s not your ordinary government guy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 12, 2015
Staged: Asolo Repertory Theatre — Costumes and Wigs

Go behind the curtain at Asolo Repertory with Staged, a new Observer featuring highlighting local arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Donna Swan |
  • May 27, 2009
Deal Us In: Making good defensive play

Deal Us In: Making good defensive play

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • February 2, 2012
A New Kind of Health Coach

A New Kind of Health Coach

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch played a tough contest Sept. 23 against Boca Ciega. Photo by Michael Eng.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2011
Mustangs win district opener

The Lakewood Ranch High football team opened its district campaign with a 19-0 victory over Boca Ciega in Class 6A-District 7 action Sept. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 15, 2010
Man on the street: Green Day

We asked Longboaters if they had plans for St. Patrick's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Harris has joined the St. Armands office of Michael Saunders & Co. Harris previously worked for Prudential Palms Realty, for which he ranked in the top 3% of nationwide fine-home specialists.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Steve Harris joins Michael Saunders' St. Armands office; Signature Sotheby's participates in international conference; Andrew Bers earns Five Star Short Sale and REO certifications

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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