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Paul Blackketter, a project manager for Benderson Development, says he is on "executive loan" from his company.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 5, 2014
Rowing park peddles plan

Needing $22 million to build facilities, the nonprofit behind Nathan Benderson Park seeks local governments' approval.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2010
Man of vision

The former chief of the company that developed much of Longboat Key says he has hope for the island to fulfill Arvida's vision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 12, 2014
Spotlight: Jamie Carter wears many hats, and he makes them, too

When Sarasota Ballet's Jamie Carter is not dancing, he's a hobby milliner, or hat maker.

  • Arts + Culture
Parking has been free for a year-and-a-half at the Palm Avenue garage, but the city will soon begin to charge those who park there for more than 90 minutes in an attempt to generate revenue for the city’s parking division.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 5, 2013
Paid parking approved for Palm

The City Commission narrowly approved the reinstitution of paid parking at the garage in an attempt to offset the parking division's budget deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
P&Z Director Monica Simpson said she looks forward to a "good discussion about the future vision of the Key."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 19, 2010
P&Z readies for Comp Plan

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board agreed to review the town's Comprehensive Plan in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Paul Dezzi and Dave Bullock visit Longboat Republicans

The fire chief and town manager spoke to the club on Feb. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 9, 2014
The art of picking the perfect Christmas tree

Picking a tree is serious business for some families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 24, 2010
East squads in starting blocks for new season

ODA opened its season Feb. 20, while Braden River and Lakewood will open their seasons tomorrow at the Bobcat Relays in North Port.

  • East County
  • Sports
A Bayfront Park concept plan, along with a recreation center, will not move forward until funds are available.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 23, 2011
Town debates Longboat recreation center

Mayor Jim Brown said the town would not move forward with a recreation center project until funds are available.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2011
Our View

Reason for optimism

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota police released this security video image of the man they say fired shots into an unoccupied Main Street condo unit.
  • By Bret Hauff and David Conway | Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2018
Sarasota shooting suspect's donation to Longboat police paid for cameras, laptops

Ryan Flanzer, who allegedly fired three rounds into an empty condominium Saturday, had donated more than $200,000 to the Longboat Key Police Department in February

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Athletes make their way off the Ringling Bridge nearly an hour into the 2018 running of the Sarasota Music Half-Marathon and Rockin' 10K.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2019
Half-marathon course prompts road-closure plans on Sunday

Ringling Bridge, St. Armands Circle, bayfront area among those affected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The property is located between Pattigeorge’s and Bayfront Park. Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2011
Commission approves former Klauber property purchase

The $452,500 purchase will allow the town to expand plans for Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • September 12, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Philadelphia's Pig Iron Theatre Company to Stage Newest Work

TWIS Talks RIAF: Philadelphia's Pig Iron Theatre Company to Stage Newest Work

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key firefighters and police responded to the scene about 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 2300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 31, 2012
UPDATE: Pedestrian, 73, dies in GMD crash

A woman visiting from Illinois died Friday night after being struck by a car while attempting to cross Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The custom-home Avena model is 5,537 square feet in size.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2010
Picture Perfect

The 13th annual Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run through Nov. 21. Nearly 30 models are being featured in this year's event.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 16, 2010
Town launches tax receipt program

Longboat Key now allows Key business owners to pay for their annual business tax receipts online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 4, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shannon McCarthy

Fifteen-year-old Shannon McCarthy set personal bests in five of six events at the Florida Senior Championships July 22-25 at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bruce Colby tried other styles of dance besides tap as a youth but "nothing I wanted to stick with," he says. He most enjoys what is called the vaudeville style of tap, which is masculine in nature, with a heavy use of arms.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2014
Happy feet

At 66 years old, Bruce Colby isn't your typical tap dancer, given his age and gender.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ashlie and Ryan Fulmer welcomed their baby, Easton, to his new Florida home on Aug. 23.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2010
Home, Sweet Home

Woodland church members Ryan and Ashlie Fulmer recently returned from Ethiopia with their 5-month-old son, Easton.

  • East County
  • News
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