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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Truckload of thanks rolls in

D.M. Williams, manager at Casa Del Mar, has been a big supporter of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Art Vetter from J.H. Williams Oil Company, Nolan asst. principal Lori Jones, owners Jose Rodriguez and Mike Hass, McNeal asst. principal Carol Ricks, County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and owner Nick Salen  presenting the checks.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 27, 2018
Fundraiser pumps funds into schools

Local convenience store efforts will benefit Manatee County schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
Photo courtesy Variety
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 8, 2018
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga shine in stunning 'A Star is Born' remake

The fourth version of this tragic love story, "A Star is Born," features two stars in a way even their biggest fans have never seen before.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The winners of the Kiwanis academic and technical institute scholarships pose together Thursday, Aug. 18, on the steps by The Grill.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Scholarship Ceremony 2011

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gave out a total of 21 scholarships during a morning breakfast ceremony Thursday, Aug. 18, at The Grill, at the Longboat Key Club. The 10 academic scholarships and 11 technical institute scholarships were handed out by scholarship committee Chairman Weldon Frost.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
School officials are asking for suggestions on a name for the new school.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 17, 2018
School District asks public input for new middle school's name

The new school in Lakewood Ranch is set to open next to B.D. Gullett Elementary in 2019.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Town meets state requirement

The state has approved a change to the town's Comprehensive Plan, which must be changed before charter amendment concepts can be implemented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2011
Heritage Harbour CDD begins budget cuts

The board will have several workshop-style meetings to address aspects of the proposed budget with residents.

  • East County
  • News
Baxter Bell, M.D., RYT 500 holds a side-angle pose.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2011
Baxter Bell to lead 'energetic' yoga classes

Baxter Bell will be holding yoga workshops at the Sarasota Memorial Healthplex March 4 through March 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Conner Dutting-Morrell.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2017
Another racing death doesn't diminish young driver's passion

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sixteen of the area's top junior golfers received GSJGA Tournament awards. Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2014
Sidelines

GSJGA presents awards; Mustang swimmers capture district crown

  • East County
  • Sports
Will Zin works on Norman Rockwell’s Freedom of Worship
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Festival

The annual Sarasota Chalk Festival took over Burns Court, Sunday Nov. 17. The outdoor festival invited visitors to admire the work of international and local chalk artists. This year's festival celebrated the theme 'Legacy of Valor' and featured 500 artists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Key resident Lenny Landau suggests a town wastewater pipe’s life span may be longer than the town thinks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 27, 2015
Landau outlines pipe assessment

The town of Longboat Key attempted two separate ultrasonic tests underwater in 2007 and failed to get a reading on the interior health of the pipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 1, 2010
Commission 'made a mistake' on U.S. 41 plan

Commissioner Terry Turner believes city commissioner erred in combining $134 million worth of transportation projects, saying state and federal funding requests will never be approved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 20, 2015
Three Things: Winter Getaways

Sarasota is the envy of the rest of the country every time January rolls around. With our sunny weather, white sand beaches and endless recreational activities, we offer freezing visitors from up north the perfect winter retreat.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 4, 2017
Longboat Key Center for the Arts highlights community talent

The Annual Community Juried Exhibition officially opened on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • May 16, 2012
Bridge Bites: Counting the hand

This week we start a series of hands where the key to success is counting the opponents' distribution; in each case turning a guess into a sure thing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 4, 2014
Nik Wallenda to return to Sarasota for December tightrope walk

Nik Wallenda to return to Sarasota for December tightrope walk

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2017
Manatee County hosts TSA competition

More than 800 students test technology skills, knowledge at Braden River High.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 9, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Pension contributions higher than average

A Florida League of Cities report shows that the town's required pension contributions make up a higher-than-average share of payroll costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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