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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 18, 2015
Movie Review: Cinderella

Movie Review: Cinderella

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 14, 2012
The discovery of Zija

The discovery of Zija

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A subaqueous pipeline has transported wastewater from Longboat Key to the Manatee County wastewater treatment plant for the past 41 years. The town is beginning the process of replacing the pipeline. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 17, 2014
Town seeks funding for pipe dream

The town moves closer to building a new wastewater pipeline beneath Sarasota Bay as the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program addresses ways to help find funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Dean Consiglio

Local optometrist Dr. Dean Consiglio loves cooking up a grilled pizza for his family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Flori Roberts and Brenda Williams
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Friendship Centers makes new friends; Oh what a night!; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 18, 2010
Thousands added to flood zones

The state is creating more detailed flood-zone maps that will require up to 3,000 more homeowners to buy flood insurance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 13, 2012
Film Review: 'Savages'

Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone always operates outside of the box and constantly pushes the envelope. In his new film, "Savages," he's back with a vengeance, reaffirming his status as one of America's greatest filmmakers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 2, 2009
Bijou Cafe serves up new chef

Chef Stephen Phelps joins the Sarasota restaurant following the closing of Canvas Cafe three months ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Avenida de Mayo has become a site for overflow parking from Siesta Key Village and the public beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 14, 2013
Avenida de Mayo attracts overflow parking on Key

Some Siesta Key residents are concerned about roadway safety, but businesses say they need the legal parking.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Alcohol on beach should be banned; Banning alcohol will not prevent drinking; Banning alcohol on beach is a no-brainer

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Subcommittee compiles list of goals

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review a goals list that a subcommittee placed in the town's Vision Plan for possible implementation. The goals, which were submitted by a wide range of groups and individuals, must be discussed at the 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: inmemoriam

Longboat Key lost many beloved friends, neighbors and community members during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died and whose memories live on through their contributions to the Key - and innumerable areas. Names are listed in the chronological order of deaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wickersham, near left
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2013
Third-generation resident Mark Wickersham was 'an island guy'

Longboat Key native Mark Wickersham died Dec. 4. He was 58.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Sarasota resident Marcus Liberty spent four years playing in the NBA.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 25, 2014
Finding an Edge

Out-of-Door Academy basketball coach and former NBA player Marcus Liberty will host his first clinic.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 21, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Cops Corner

False advertising 9:22 a.m. -- 4800 block of GMD. Soliciting. A man reported a woman trespassing at his condominium and placing fliers on car windows. Police called the number on the flyer, and the woman promised to leave the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • July 6, 2012
SIM City SRQ – You plan Fruitville and Beneva

SIM City SRQ – You plan Fruitville and Beneva

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 13, 2013
Gillespie Park grill sparks safety concern

The parks board recommends posting 'charcoal only' signs to dissuade improper and unsafe use of the grill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Key was home to several farms in the early 20th century until a 1921 hurricane destroyed most of the island.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 26, 2014
Retired library director creates digital archive

Chet Pletzke brings a blast from the past to the Longboat Key Historical Society's website with a growing digital history of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 18, 2013
Café Gabbiano: Wine and food, Italian style

Café Gabbiano: Wine and food, Italian style

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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