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  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • January 6, 2012
The Twists of Chiropractic

The Twists of Chiropractic

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Deborah McKinlay took this sunset photo off Fruitville Road in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Deborah McKinlay took this sunset photo off Fruitville Road in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Publix advertised its new store before opening in June 1980. At the time, the store sold two pints of strawberries for $1.29 and loaves of bread for 49 cents. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 5, 2013
Lore: Publix shopped first grocery store to Longboat in 1980

Longboaters celebrated the opening of Publix in 1980 because they no longer had to drive to the mainland for groceries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 15, 2010
Residents comment on proposed city charter

About 40 residents gathered at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Wednesday night to discuss key components of the proposed city charter for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The GreyHawk Landing Community Development District is expected to assume ownership of GreyHawk Landing West’s new pool and amenity center this week. However, the facility will not be open to residents until late July or early August.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
GreyHawk CDD readies for turnover

The GreyHawk Landing CDD hopes to open a new pool and amenity center by early August.

  • East County
  • News
DID board member Eileen Hampshire believes advertising can help all downtown busiensses.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2017
DID considers downtown promotional push

Can the various groups within downtown Sarasota team up to promote business in the heart of the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2019
Manatee County School District maintains B

Lakewood Ranch area schools maintain, improve grades.

  • East County
  • News
Unit N-1201 at Longboat Key Towers has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,420 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,675,000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2011
Longboat Key Towers unit sells for $1,675,000

The sale was the largest of the nine sales recorded during the week of Feb. 22 through Feb. 25, which was shortened because of Presidents Day, on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The 90th Wilde Broadway Series season was announced Jan. 11 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 12, 2019
Players announces 90th anniversary Wilde Broadway Series for 2019-2020

The Players Centre for Performing Arts will continue to produce shows in its Tamiami Trail location through the end of the 2020 season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing |
  • June 14, 2013
Ringling College graduates redefine
 animation industry at Moonbot Studios

Ringling College graduates redefine
 animation industry at Moonbot Studios

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2012
Revitalization Task Force addresses age-old questions

Tom Aposporos, a Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force member and president of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, hopes to never read the following advertisement:

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pilar Gomez says she would like to see a circus-themed development on the former site of the Sarasota Quay.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 13, 2014
VIDEO: Residents sound off on future of Quay property

The Observer video team asks what residents and tourists want to see developed on the former site of the Sarasota Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office attempted to locate an armed robbery suspect with the department’s helicopter unit, Air-1, Monday evening.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 6, 2014
Deputies seek suspect who robbed hair salon

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has asked for the public to help identify a man suspected of robbing Great Clips Hair Salon at gunpoint Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Concession Golf Club will put the 100-by-100-foot helistop here, as indicated by the white marker, immediately next to its driving range.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2017
Concession's spin lands helistop support

The Concession will add the helistop as an amenity to its members.

  • East County
  • News
Kerri Crowley, Jackson Helwege and Alexandria Rogalski perform "Put on a Happy Face," from "On the Town."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2016
Theater students explore pop culture

Tunes from 'On the Town' and 'Grease' can be heard tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • May 4, 2009
First turtle nest of the season spotted

A Kemp's ridley turtle was seen nesting April 25, on Casey Key. The nest is only the third Kemp's ridley nest verified in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of Designing Daughters (standing) with Designing Daughters and Roskamp Foundation leaders (seated) — Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 15, 2017
Designing Daughters will begin strategic partnership with Roskamp Foundation

The two nonprofits will officially join forces on March 1.

  • Black Tie
Fran Harris and Al Tripodi dance together at a Thanksgiving celebration, at which he says they made their relationship "semi-official."
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2011
Article leads to courtship for tennis player

Al Tripodi fell for Francesca Harris when he saw her being interviewed for the "Player of the Week" feature in the Longboat Observer two years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Coral Sheridan, 5
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt

More than 50 children participated in the 25th Easter Egg Hunt at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Incorporation feasible for Lakewood Ranch

After reviewing a feasibility study, the Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum has determined it is feasible for Lakewood Ranch to become a city.

  • East County
  • News
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