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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 24, 2013
The gift of a lifetime

We asked people throughout the Key about the best Christmas or Hanukkah gift they've ever received. Here's what they had to say about the holiday gifts that kept on giving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Suncoast Quad Squad takes its giant bat skate for a test drive in Sarasota.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 6, 2011
Roller derby divas prepare for takeoff

Sarasota's roller derby girls are putting the final touches on a giant roller skate that they hope to send soaring through the air Saturday at the 2011 Red Bull Flugtag Tampa.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Snowy plover mother pauses with one chick beside her and another under her, with just its legs visible. The babies fledged just before July 4. Photo by Catherine Luckner.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 1, 2011
Chicks flock to beaches

Six snowy plover chicks made it to the flight stage this year on county beaches, but more than 80 black skimmer chicks achieved viability.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Steve and Donna Zook
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
AMI Olive Oil Outpost opens up for Chamber

The Anna Maria Olive Oil Outpost hosted the Sept. 29 Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Business Observer

Clickbooth helps Boston bombings victims; Multimedia company relocates to LWR

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"I think (the red light cameras) are vital to the economic, social and emotional impact of our communities," said Melissa Wandall, with her daughter, Madisyn.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2012
Wandall legislation generates $2 million

The Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act, which regulates the use of red-light cameras in Florida, has generated more than $2 million for researching spinal cord injuries.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Tyler's Ice Cream is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 GMD.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 17, 2016
Here’s the scoop: Tyler’s Ice Cream

The gourmet ice cream shop is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Bayfront master plan does not include the GWIZ building, built in 1976 as the Selby Library.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 16, 2018
GWIZ preservation effort falls short

Despite a campaign to save the former Selby Library building, a majority of the commission supports demolition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Championship Landscape Maintenance Professionals entered Siesta Key Village Sept. 10 to start annual upkeep duties.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2012
Cheaper era for Village merchants begins

Village merchants, who contribute to a county maintenance fund, will pay between $80,000 and $50,000 less than forecasted for FY 2013.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 21, 2009
Stadium uncertainty could prove costly

Because the city is unsure what will happen to Ed Smith Stadium, it has had to turn away an estimated $6 million in youth, high school and college baseball tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Juliet Ferguson plays with her adopted sister, Mercy, during the celebration for Ugandan children and their adoptive families June 4 at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2011
Bayside families celebrate Ugandan adoptions

Bayside's Bridge a Life ministry welcomed Ugandan children and their adoptive families with a special picnic June 4.

  • East County
  • News
Sally Jaret, Commodore Lee Peakes and Jack Jaret
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Bowling Banquet

On April 2, Bird Key Yacht Club held a banquet in honor of its bowling league and the members that participate. The players take to the lanes in October and finish up with an awards ceremony each April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 21, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Michael Saunders & Co. releases first-quarter data; Matarese, Jasmer named top producers for Re/Max; Horn earns Quality Service Certified Platinum award

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County in 2007 had dune vegetation placed on south Siesta Key to secure sand dredged from the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 27, 2012
South Siesta nourishment slated for 2014

The contractor that Sarasota County selects will oversee a majority of the overall project, which is expected to cost $11 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch basketball, down a starter, falls in regional quarterfinals

The Mustangs lost to Riverdale High in overtime.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pamela Letts |
  • September 9, 2009
My View

Health care system needs an overhaul

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.19.18

Cops Corner, Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Joe Hambree and Kerry Kirschner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 5, 2015
Friends, colleagues celebrate Kirschner with party

To celebrate the accomplishments of former Sarasota Mayor and Executive Director of The Argus Foundation, Kerry Kirschner, friends, colleagues and family gathered Thursday night at The Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2014
Bayfront group continues to develop vision

A third public forum, held at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, served as an opportunity for Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 to refine its core values for developing the city’s waterfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karin Billings "Provence"
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Arts Center visits Sarasota Arts Center

Art Center Sarasota welcomed the Sarasota community Thursday, March 22, to its Annual Members show. There were more than 300 works of art on display made by local artists. The pieces ranged in style from oil paintings to photography and sculpture and mixed media work. First-place winner was watercolor "Double Stuff" by Esther Garfinkel. Second place was awarded to "Twinkle Toes Train Cheetah and Tootsie," followed by "Always Smiling" by Sharon Guy in third. The exhibit was coordinated by Ringling College of Art and Design alumni Emma Thurgood and was received well by guests.

  • Arts + Culture
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