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Spencer Dunford, general manager of Hidden Harbor Marina, said the revamped facility will feature concierge services, a boating club and a future restaurant.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 31, 2013
Hidden Harbor Marina plans to reopen amid resurging market

After more than six years, Hidden Harbor Marina is just weeks away from reopening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Cal Davidson Turner holds four Cardinal Mooney school records for cross-country and track. File photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2015
Running man

Cardinal Mooney’s Cal Davidson Turner closed out his high school career with a pair of medals at the Class 1A Track and Field Championships. May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 10, 2010
Creative baggage

Longboat Key bag lady June Ansorge thinks every woman should own a Gucci handbag - molded out of clay, of course.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 20, 2013
Neighbors: Mark Kaluga

As his dad lay dying in a VA hospital, Mark Kaluga saw hearts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
Village crosswalk lighting receives green light

Merchants and residents helped design the project to aid pedestrians and cars.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rod Girdwood, Jay Berman, Taylor Collins and Debbie Johnson
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 8, 2012
Managers talk collaboration at Tiger Bay meeting

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin, Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock, North Port City Manager Jonathan Lewis and Venice City Manager Edward Lavallee spoke to the Tiger Bay Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The aerial photo shows the parking lot of Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key and portions of the vacant site next to the parking lot. The park is a favorite for kayakers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2013
Our View

Tragedy of the kayaks

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 22, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Barb Harrison

Palm-Aire resident Barb Harrison shot a 68 to set a new course record May 8, on the Lakes Course at Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood wins academic championship; BRSC tryouts upcoming; Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars; Lakewood honors athletic alumni

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Engineer Anne Ross was promoted to assistant town manager. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 9, 2013
Bullock hires assistant town manager

The manager position was created to find a town manager successor and look for future managers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Jessica Salmond One bioswale, located in front of Purmort & Martin Insurance Agency, uncovered owner Jamie Purmort’s irrigation system and ruined the landscaping in front of his business.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 31, 2014
County digs up complaints with ditches

The county dug nine ditches to retain stormwater as part of the Hudson Bayou Improvement project, but it had to refill two of them after they caused problems and failed to drain properly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathie Viner and her elegant, gentle yellow lab, Abby
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 26, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Dogs rock!; Dejà vu all over again; Groucho lives; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Three businesses to open in San Marco Plaza

Pedigree Lily Pet Spa and Boutique, Underseas Paradise, and Larry G. Harness with Edward Jones Investments all will open in the Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza in the coming months.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2011
Lakewood clubs seek members

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. will host its Club Day Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2011
Beach project in voters' hands

Town of Longboat Key registered voters will vote on a $16 million beach project and a charter amendment that clarifies commissioners' partial terms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bondi
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Our View: Same-sex marriage: It's here

In the battle - or should it be 'war'? - over same-sex marriage, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has provoked demonstrative opposition, particularly in Florida's gay citizenry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
News Briefs

Grossman resigns from ULI committee; Freedom Fest parade seeks volunteers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2009
Lady Pirates top rival Lady Mustangs

The Braden River High volleyball team improved its record to 7-2 (3-0 in Class 4A-District 10) with a 3-1 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
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