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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Bright idea: Time to Light Up the Keys

Dust off your favorite holiday decorations, because it's time for the Longboat Observer's annual 'Light Up the Keys' competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane briefs media daily on what residents can expect. On Wednesday, Sheriff Tom Knight, Superintendent Todd Bowden and County Administrator Tom Harmer joined him.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota County issues voluntary evacuation for Zone A, barrier islands

Brookside Middle is the only shelter that's open, but more should be opening later Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robin Draper
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 26, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Robin Draper

Read this week's Five Things You Didn't Know About our 'In the Kitchen With' star, Robin Draper.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
At the Sunday rehearsal ahead of the Greek Glendi, a group of dancers jumps into the air.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 6, 2019
Greek feeling about to take over in Sarasota

Visitors to Green Festival might be overwhelmed by "Kefi."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 25, 2015
39th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Ivy league

A Mediterranean estate with three structures has humble beginnings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cellist Julie Albers. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 24, 2013
Music Review: 'La Musica'

I'm starting to feel as if I'm in a time warp. Having attended the first three programs of this season's La Musica concerts at the Opera House, I feel I should be wearing my hair in a pageboy, bobbysocks and saddle shoes on my feet and gloves on my hands.

  • Arts + Culture
Jesse Biter purchased the buildings at 1564 and 1560 Main Street for $4.07 million. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Entrepreneur eyes additional downtown land

Jesse Biter recently purchased two buildings fronting 200 feet of Main Street, and he is already looking ahead to his next investment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jaymie and Tommy Klauber, shown at the 10-year anniversary of their restaurant on Nov. 1, closed their Polo Grill & Bar on Tuesday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2018
Polo Grill & Bar in Lakewood Ranch closes

The catering side of the business will remain open through May.

  • East County
  • News
Authorities captured the suspect today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2016
Bradenton stabbing suspect arrested

Authorities arrested Hugo Orona for stabbing his roommate.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 25, 2012
At-large interest doesn't mean it's a crowded race

It may come as a shock that the job of Longboat Key town commissioner, which comes with a salary of $0 per year, meetings that can stretch four or five hours and an island full of vocal constituents, doesn't always attract a lot of interest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The position is a new post Chief Bernadette DiPino created shortly after starting as chief
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 10, 2013
Sarasota police hire former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief

The new deputy chief was chosen from six finalists, including two local candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Blackketter, president of SANCA, helped Nathan Benderson Park land the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
Commissioners approve SANCA contract

Sarasota County commissioners approved today a five-year contract with Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates for the operation of Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nina Insinna with Donald Kayton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2011
Sarasota Council welcomes new board members in its 33rd year

Donald Kayton, of Longboat Key, was elected as the new board president of the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 28, 2010
OBITUARY: Arnold Fein

Arnold Fein was an active member of Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 15, 2012
A New World style on Main Street

A New World style on Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 6, 2012
Sarasota National Cemetery breaks ground on new amphitheater

The Patterson Foundation and the National Cemetery Administration have partnered on a project, which will serve as national model.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tahja Harrison (center) enjoys the social nature of belly dancing and its roots in Middle Eastern homes and villages. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 15, 2017
Whirling Passion: A conversation with belly dancer Tahja Harrison

Tahja puts a new spin on a timeless dance style.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 20, 2014
Black Tie Untied: Key to the Cure

Black Tie Editor Heather Merriman takes you behind the scenes at Key to the Cure.

  • Arts + Culture
A student peers into a microscope during a Mote program. (Courtesy image from Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory.)
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 16, 2018
Community Foundation gives Mote $50,000 partnership grant

Part of the funds will support youth education and outreach programs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 8, 2009
Corley takes reins at BRE

On his eighth birthday, Cooper Corley got the chance to be 'principal for the day' at Braden River Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
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