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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Colton family makes news

Bill Colton and his son, who is also named Bill Colton, were quoted in the Longboat Observer and the New York Times the same day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • September 26, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Interview with Founding Member of Dirty Dozen Brass Band

TWIS Talks RIAF: Interview with Founding Member of Dirty Dozen Brass Band

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dan Milhon takes a solo on the Dobro.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic

Bluegrass fans and newcomers stomped their feet to the tunes of Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic Saturday, March 10, at the Turtle Beach pavilion. This is the second picnic since Kimsey brought the popular concert back last fall. Attendees enjoyed food and music by the Skeeterland Bluegrass Band, Sycamore Shade, Siesta Key Boys and the Tonga Street Bluegrass Band.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • A time to celebrate |
  • January 27, 2016
Just Married — Chelsea and Taylor

Chelsea Rodrigue and Taylor Clegg, who were voted “Cutest Couple” their senior year in 2008, met while attending Cardinal Mooney High School. They started dating their sophomore year on Sept. 21, 2005 and were married ten years later on Nov. 21, 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Our View

Longboat can be, should be No. 1; Our Fetish with Inflation: What Others are Saying about Dollar, Gold

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"One of our old mottos is 'fun with a purpose,' and I believe in that 100%," said Carl Weeks, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2010
Boys & Girls Clubs director celebrates 40th anniversary

Carl Weeks started going to the Boys Club in Bradenton when he was 6. This month, he celebrated his 40th year working for the organization.

  • East County
  • News
Tessa Sollom Williams
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Key ballerina is recognized

Tessa Sollom Williams, former ballet coach for the pre-junior ballet students of Sarasota Ballet School, was recognized for her work by the Royal Academy of Dance, in London.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 26, 2010
Lakewood kicks off Thanksgiving tourney with win

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Fort Myers Mariner 3-1 in the opening round of the Sarasota Thanksgiving Tournament Nov. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 9, 2009
Whimsical art museum colors North Trail

Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy, pink with colorful accents, will open in January in the old Serendipity gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 20, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BETS: Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast and Town of Longboat Key Community Open House

Take a break from the heat and sunshine on March 21 and enjoy two events on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rae Lichtenstein, Elaine and Don Turek, and Roz Lurie
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Interfaith Seder

Residents of Beachplace were invited to participate in an interfaith Passover seder on Monday, April 14, at the community's clubhouse. While Jewish residents have always celebrated seder in the past, they hope to now include people of all faiths.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2010
Happy Birthday, Dora!

Okay, so she's another year older. But Longboaters know that having Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters on the scene never gets old. On Jan. 4, Walters celebrated her birthday with cake at the office and, ever the reporter, then headed off to the Longboat Key Town Commission meeting to snap photos. When she got up to take a crowd shot, the group surprised her by singing 'Happy Birthday.' One person in attendance asked her if she was turning 39 again. Her response: 38.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
Our View

Where pot vote will take us

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Zuleika Zunz rings the bell on the fire truck.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Open House

On March 8, the community of Longboat Key was invited to attend an Open House showcasing all town departments and the services they provide. The morning included demonstrations, tours and opportunities to learn more about issues that affect the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 13, 2015
Consulting firm released draft report on Sarasota County's fiscal neutrality methods

AECOM made several recommendations to the county concerning its methods of utilizing fiscal neutrality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condominium in Inn on the Beach tops  at 210 Sands Point Road recently sold for $1,275,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,644 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2018
1980s-era Sands Point Road condo sells for $1,275,000

Residential real estate transactions for July 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 4, 2014
Administrator recommends maintaining millage rate

The county's roughly $520 million proposed budget provides funding for public radio system improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Freshman Anthony Pistella played No. 1 singles for Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2015
Double Take

After trailing the first day of the tournament, the Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis team came back in doubles to win the district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
SMR Farms Citrus Production Manager Stevie John leads a tour through the farms' sod and citrus groves.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County residents get water wiser

Water School touts water conservation.

  • East County
  • News
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