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Tom Aposporos is president of the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 13, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Tom Aposporos

Tom Aposporos is president of the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 21, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gulf Gate Elementary

Every day, Gulf Gate Elementary students race to the courtyard after lunch to look after their EarthBoxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 15, 2010
START program works to address red tide

A red tide control program has funded 12 research studies and disbursed more than $1.5 million between 2007 and 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The first numbers will be generated after Nov. 30, Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau said.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 1, 2011
US Airways Magazine generates Sarasota buzz

Although she wasn't expecting 'hard numbers' until November ended, Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, said this week that she has been hearing lots of positive responses to a US Airways in-flight magazine advertising section about Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 16, 2012
LLSA Chamber gets down to business

The snowbirds are gone, and the humidity is taking over.

  • East County
  • News
New Year 2015 formed from sparking digits over black background
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 5, 2015
Six things that didn't suck about 2014

Six things that didn't suck about 2014

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming was the speaker at the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club’s weekly meeting Thursday, June 13.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2013
Chief updates residents on crime

The Police Department has "another set of eyes" with the town's future license- plate-recognition cameras that will make department employees busier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Night planned for arts program; Foundation to host Parkinson symposium

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Roger Pettingell gives sweet thanks to his customers; SAR honors four members for contributions to community; Island Real Estate acquires Betsy Hills Real Estate brokerage

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2014
News Briefs

Garden Club restores historical sculpture; The Legacy Trail to receive beacon sign at crossing; USF Sarasota-Manatee selects regional chancellor

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 18, 2013
An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Circus Sarasota

Non-Profit Organization -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 18, 2009
COVER: Gourmet gathering

The 28th annual St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon took place Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Temple Beth Israel parking lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Michel named member of Top 5 in Real Estate Network; Bernadette Caswell earns the SRES designation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo Ron Green, president and founder of Another Broken Egg Café.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 20, 2014
Another Broken Egg eatery ready to hatch on Siesta Key

A longtime Siesta Key breakfast hotspot is set to reopen March 31 under new management - and a slightly different name.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Every Child Inc. provides prom dresses and tuxedo rentals to low-income students.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 28, 2014
The Good News: Judy Alexander

As CEO of Every Child Inc., Judy Alexander strives to provide equal opportunities for all.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lori Bower of Lakewood Ranch and Beth Grogan of River Club organized a toy drive for more than 130 children at Rowlett Elementary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2010
East County moms warm holidays for area children

Parents Beth Grogan and Lori Bower spearheaded efforts to collect toys for families in need at Rowlett Elementary School.

  • East County
  • News
Whitney Beach is mostly vacant today but was once home to a grocery store, florist, bar and liquor store. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2012
U.S. Census data shows 10-year loss of 40 businesses, 780 jobs on the Key

Longboat Key lost a net total of 40 establishments in the past decade and 54 from its peak of 270 in 2005, according to U.S. Census data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Gagnon, serving as superintendent on an interim basis, gives interviews after the meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Manatee County School Board adopts budget, makes cuts

Board members adopted a $555 million budget and approved $6 million in cuts.

  • East County
  • News
The new Philanthropy Center offers a relaxed atmosphere for GCCF employees to meet with potential donors.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 18, 2013
Gulf Coast Community Foundation reaches out to area philanthropists

The Venice-based organization has expanded to Southside Village in Sarasota with a newly opened philanthropy center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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