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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“Where Do You Fit In?” by Ella Emmett, Dalton Jett, Sara Martin and Palmer Mays
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 28, 2012
Art Scene & Heard

SeaFair art yacht drops anchor in Sarasota; Jersey Shore musician rocks on in Sarasota; New Opera House name a noted tribute; Downtown bayfront embraces diversity

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Cops Corner

A man parked his car in a public beach parking lot. He left it unlocked with a wallet and MP3 player inside. When he returned to the car, the items were no longer there.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
"As a painter, you can create illusions," Bruce White says. "As a sculptor, you must make something really exist. In a sense, you create a reality."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2010
Man of steel

Bruce White shares the stories behind his monumental career and the 'randomness' behind his latest sculpture in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
MTI student Jennifer Pies cleaned the teeth of Braden River Elementary School student Alexis Carrillo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 9, 2012
MTI students brighten smiles

Students in Manatee Technical Institute's Dental Assisting program provided free dental care to school children during a special clinic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Comment: 2012 proves to be Lakewood's 'Year of the Champion'

Whether it's setting a personal record, winning a championship or moving on to play at the next level, each individual athlete has his or her own idea of what it means to be a successful athlete.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jacob Byers
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 1, 2011
Class of 2011

Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the Class of 2011. These Longboat, Lido and Bird key graduates will soon start a new chapter in their lives as they pursue their goals for higher education. But, before they could say goodbye to high school, we gave them one final quiz about their past accomplishments and plans for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2011
Association appeals Colony ruling

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association Inc. has appealed to the 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court in the battle for the historic resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2011
Association appeals Colony ruling

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association Inc. has appealed to the 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court in the battle for the historic resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2010
Stewardship District sets stage for Central Park

The Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District eventually will issue bonds for Central Park to pay for the community's infrastructure.

  • East County
  • News
A plan to construct three groins on the north tip of Longboat Key to hold sand in the area is being challenged by former Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 15, 2013
McClash files another groin objection

A state permit for three groins to help hold sand on the north end of the Key has been met with objections from a former Manatee County commissioner that could cause further project delays.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Our View: Institute yes, tax support no

There is a lot to like in the Institute for the Ages. It draws on one of our area's strengths that is not well-utilized.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Liz Coursen has already received 12 autobiographies to edit since her workbook was published a year ago. “I’ve not read a dull story yet,” she says.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 5, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Tales from the script

Think your life doesn't warrant an autobiography? Sarasota writer Liz Coursen says it does - and she's got the tools to help you tell it.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Lone Ranger" is playing in theaters now.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 5, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The Lone Ranger'

Aside from being way too long, convoluted and kitschy, 'The Lone Ranger' has moments of sheer brilliance, which keep it afloat.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 19, 2010
Builders Xchange installs new board members

At an annual meeting Feb. 18, the Gulf Coast Builders Xchange installed its 2010 board of directors and executive committee members.

  • East County
  • News
Fathers Being Involved volunteers Randy Smith, Dane Schlick, Matt Davis, Chris Gore, Paul Beckel, Gary Rademaker, Larry Luh and Bob Weronik completed the renovation in just three days.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2011
Extreme Makeover: Gene Witt Elementary Edition

Members of the Fathers Being Involved group at Gene Witt tackled a 15-year-old 'wish list' project in one weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Giamatti and Alex Shaffer star in "Win Win."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 13, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Win Win'

"Win Win" is a simple and forthright film, which is victorious on so many levels.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Cedars West wins tennis-court battle

A Manatee County judge ruled that the condominium has rights to two tennis courts but must replace the asphalt.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 5,000 notice of violations have been issued to motorists traveling northbound at U.S. 41 and University Parkway.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 7, 2013
Camera increase ramps up enforcement citywide

U.S. 41 and University Parkway's cameras take the crown for the most red-light violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Officer Shawn Nagell now spends most of his work day patrolling the waters surrounding the Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Officer Nagell assumes marine-patrol position

Officer Shawn Nagell takes on a new assignment - and the wheel of the Longboat Key police boat - after assuming marine-patrol responsibilities from Officer Dennis Silverio Jr.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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