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Courtesy photo. Jay Berman with Phil King
  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2013
Glasser/Schoenbaum Center selects executive director

The center announced Jay Berman will succeed Phil King as the organization's next executive director. Berman will start his new role the first of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found floating in a water retention area in the 8400 block of Tamiami Trail.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 8, 2013
May 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail; Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex; Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney; Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Colony Lender and Unicorp National Development Inc. now must comply with May’s order to drop lawsuits against unit owners in state court .
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2015
Colony Lender’s sanctions appeal is denied

Colony Lender is now forced to comply with an order to dismiss lawsuits against Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners while it waits to appeal again once sanctions are finalized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • August 19, 2009
Cultural capital

European Capital of Culture 2009 brings its excitement and entertainment to Linz, Austria.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A town-conducted survey of the Key’s 53 canals revealed that the majority of the waterways are still deep enough for boats.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 18, 2013
Town dredges up canal project

Canal dredging isn't in the near future, but commissioners want to set aside funds for the project that will cost millions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 17, 2013
Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation. The arrest came after a six-month investigation conducted by narcotics unit detectives.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 6, 2013
May 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Three men severely injure man on Siesta Key Public Beach; Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation; Commission to review Colony issues tonight

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 26, 2010
Player of the Week: Murray Miller

Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Parents try to understand the problems their children are learning in classrooms today. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Parents grapple with standards

To help their children with homework, parents must learn new methods.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Henry Taub

Henry Taub, 83, was a leader in the American Technion Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 7, 2011
VIDEO: Amy Williamson Miller: Confectionery Queen

When Amy Williamson Miller entered the world of life-sized confectionery art, she didn't search art stores for tools to put on the finishing touches - she built her own.

  • Arts + Culture
Dorothy Wallace Foisy with several of her quilts, which will be donated to local children in need.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 24, 2015
100-year-old Longboat Island Chapel member threads love to children

Dorothy Wallace Foisy sews five quilts a week for charity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sharon Chiodi, Joel Schemmel and Tracy Eisnaugle. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Premier Sotheby's names top-sales team for 2012; New service brings restaurant food to customers' doorsteps

  • East County
  • News
Al Bavry, president and CEO of Kimal Lumber, looks for ways to innovate to keep revenues growing.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2013
Innovation spurs on Kimal Lumber

Lumberyard entrepreneur Al Bavry has a gutsy plan for growth: He wants to bring drive-thru convenience to his industry. In the process he will wage battle with bigger competitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 1, 2009
River Club in fighting form

The Homeowner's Association has budgeted nearly $40,000 to fight a proposed cell tower. But some residents argue they had no say in the decision to spend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • June 18, 2012
Pride: A Deeper Love

Pride: A Deeper Love

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2013
OUR VIEW: The high cost of police

As of Tuesday and Wednesday, when the Sarasota City Commission resumed its budget discussions, commissioners faced a projected $2.54 million budget shortfall for the upcoming 2013-2014 fiscal year, beginning Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 9, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Olivia

With a passion for fashion, Olivia owner Annika Sandstrom was drawn to the open-air shopping concept of St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“We will have an affordable menu, fresh seafood, steak and fine Italian cuisine,” said W. Howard Rooks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: September

W. Howard Rooks and Andrea Bozzolo plan to open a new Italian eatery in the vacant former Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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