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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 14, 2015
El Greco Café: An everyday eatery

El Greco Café: An everyday eatery

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2010
Summerfield resident challenges HOA rules

Joani Ellis has had a $1,600 fine since 2006 for having too many decorative items in her yard. She says the rules need to change.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2009
TOP STORY, January: Town to receive permit

The state's intent to issue a permit for groin construction at The Islander Club most likely means construction can begin behind the condo buildings in November 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
11U Silver Hawks Baseball Club of Lakewood Ranch team: Aaron Combs, Tyler Moss, Myles Kaitz, Jordan Brown, Calvin Hedgepeth, D.J. Marra, Noe Antuna, Kevin Alonzo, Calvin Chapman, Mikey Gagnon and Michael Murphy
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 26, 2013
SIDELINES 6.27.13

Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars secure district crown; Lakewood Ranch High to hold softball camp;NJCAA announces academic award winners;Silver Hawks end season with second-place finish

  • East County
  • Sports
Mike and Cyndi Seamon, Bill and Meike Dooley and Chris and Patty Sileo dressed up in sombreros and mustaches.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 27, 2011
Festive fiesta

The people have spoken. Tommy Klauber, chef/owner at Pattigeorge's restaurant, has been organizing popular themed interactive dinners at his restaurant for years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 23, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Head Entrepreneur

When Susan Beausang's hair fell out, she dusted off her fashion merchandising degree and brought beauty to baldness.

  • Arts + Culture
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
Liz Reuth and Denise West at the Lilly Luncheon in 2014.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • October 22, 2015
Black Tie Social Calendar: November 2015

Black Tie Social Calendar: November 2015

  • Black Tie
Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2013
CCNA asks for greater oversight for School Board

At its meeting today, the group endorsed including the creation of an oversight committee in the ballot language of an upcoming School Board tax referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosemary Altea says her ability to connect with the spirit world does not make her better than anyone. “I still steal cookies from the cookie jar,” she jokes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Spiritual medium, healer to visit East County store

Rosemary Altea, with a little help from her friends, will visit the new Gold Gallery Auctions for its grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
Joshua Carter and Billie Wildrick performed "Das Barbecü" at Seattle's ACT Theatre and are now starring in Florida Studio Theatre’s production. Photo by Chris Bennion.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 20, 2012
Theater Review: Das Barbec

Florida Studio Theatre's "Das Barbecü" is a campy, energetic parody of Wagner's epic opera, "Ring Cycle."

  • Arts + Culture
Lou Gorman autographs a copy of his book, "One Pitch From Glory," in 2005 at Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2011
Former Red Sox manager gave VIP treatment to all

James "Lou" Gorman, 82, of Weston, Mass., died Friday, April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Our View: Publix plan fuels optimism

It was good timing for Publix Super Markets Inc. to unveil its redevelopment plans for the Avenue of the Flowers shopping plaza in the middle of the summer. That will allow plenty of time for Longboaters - especially the "carpers" and "cranks" - to digest it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2010
Moore family shows commission interest

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant & Marina owner Alan Moore picked up a Town Commission candidate packet, but he can't currently run for office because he is homesteaded in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy Sarasota Crew rower Jacob Franks, 16, will compete in the Junior Men's Quadruple Sculls at the 2014 World Rowing Junior Championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2014
Dream Fulfilled

Sarasota Crew rower Jacob Franks will compete in the 2014 World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 6 through Aug. 10, in Hamburg, Germany.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Layne Thompson, Nicole Grant and Kelley Ainsworth celebrate following their 3-0 victory over Fort Myers in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 8. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2014
State-bound

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will compete in the Class 7A Final Four Nov. 14 for the second time in three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Preliminary renderings of Waterford at Lakewood Ranch show a design and color scheme similar to facade of the neighboring Watercrest condominium community. Courtesy rendering
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2014
Seven-story condo approval irks residents

Homes by Towne plans smaller condo units with more floors for a more marketable project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2009
Town feels pressure of federal demands

In April, the town received $500,0000 worth of economic stimulus package money to be used for a Gulf of Mexico Drive beautification project that must begin immediately.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Sarasota resident Bill Siedlecki, right, was presented with the FHSAA football official of the year award for the first time during the FHSAA Leadership Conference last month.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 30, 2014
Football official receives top call

The Florida High School Athletic Association recently honored Sarasota's Bill Siedlecki.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2012
Sarasota County moving ahead on EEZ plans

The County Commission Wednesday agreed to an in-depth review over the next two months of plans for an Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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