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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
News Briefs

North Key beach access to close for groin construction; Longboat Key's final turtle nest of the season hatches; Town Hall to close for Veterans Day; Town manager authorizes temporary 24/7 construction

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enzo and owner Ron enjoy Bayfront's dog park for the first time.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 5, 2017
Bayfront Park on Longboat Key officially opens

The $3.5 million renovation project began in June 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Charlie Wilson and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 12, 2017
Bird Key revitalizes Sarasota Bay Cup with charitable partnership

The Mote Regatta will be held on April 21 and 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sylint Group Inc. President John Jorgensen, center, said it was difficult to determine exactly what city emails were deleted and which sensitive information was accessed.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 2, 2012
City email investigation nears end

Both a third-party and FDLE investigation are wrapping up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frescura, fresh off the plane from a Chicago winter, enjoying the sun in the heart of the village.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 7, 2016
People to watch: Ann Frescura

The incoming Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce executive director brings a unique perspective.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Morris Dance Group. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 28, 2012
International artists to perform at RIAF

International artists have been visiting Sarasota as part of the Ringling International Arts Festival since 2009. And there's a new crop of artists on this year's bill Oct. 10 through Oct. 13.

  • Arts + Culture
Contractors will close a portion of the 1500 block of Main Street for the next month while working on renovations for Taco Bus and Evie’s.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2014
Work starts on downtown Taco Bus, bowling alley

Sarasota's Main Street is about 200 days away from having a bowling alley within an Evie's and a Taco Bus, as construction has started on storefronts owned by entrepreneur Jesse Biter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2014
Tourism season stretches into Labor Day

Summer sporting events and revved up marketing campaigns sparked a 77.5% occupancy rate in July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee YMCA CEO Sean Allison said improvements will help meet the needs of existing members while providing increased capacity.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Y starts expansion

When complete, the improvements will create about 20,000 more square feet of space for YMCA programming.

  • East County
  • News
Siara, Grade 4, Pine View School
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
Pelikids: Holiday Special

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Lakeview Elementary and Pine View schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Giancarlo Facciolla attended dozens of home shows throughout the state in preparation for creating his own show in the East County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2013
Home show slated for Heritage Harbour

Organizer Giancarlo Facciolla hopes to host other shows throughout the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
Debra Lynn-Schmitz vacates the position of executive director for the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 4, 2015
Siesta Key Chamber searches for new director

Debra Lynn-Schmitz leaves Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce after 16 months as executive director.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Seventeen-year-olds Megan Reynolds and Emily Sisk sport their Girl Scout vests.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Girl Scouts Luncheon

Women of varying affiliations with the Girl Scout Gulfcoast Florida chapter met March 12 at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, from ladies who work for partnering companies that let troops sell cookies outside of their doors, to the actual scouts and other corporate faces of the program. Guest speaker and Girl Scout alum Blair Bloomston spoke to attendees about bullying and the importance of leadership during the Girl Scouts Luncheon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 18, 2015
Q&A: Stephen Spotte

Read our candid Q&A with marine scientist Stephen Spotte.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Past Commander Leon Warshaw, Immediate Past Commander Susan Lomastro and Bill Andersen. Courtesy photos.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Change of watch

The Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron swore in its new commander, Bill Andersen, at a Change of Watch ceremony Friday, Jan. 11, at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Itzhak Perlman rehearses with PMP orchestra students, the culmination of which was the Celebration Concert Jan. 8.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 12, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: The Perlman Music Program: Celebration Concert

The Perlman Music Program Winter Residency Celebration concert took place Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Kids practice ball handling during the morning basketball session.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 20, 2015
Kids warm up with Risen Savior's Mega Sports Camp

The East County Lutheran Church held its sports camp July 20-24.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2009
Our View

Nine fallacies of Obamacare

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 8, 2010
Cail: a teacher of life's lessons

Anne-Marie 'Andy' Cail, of Longboat Key, died Monday, June 7. She was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeanne Ezcurra picks up trash on Higel Ave.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SKA/SKVA Adopt-A-Road pickup

The Siesta Key Association and the Siesta Key Village Association did their Adopt-A-Road pickup, Saturday Nov. 23. Volunteers met for breakfast at the Village Cafe and cleaned up from the North Bridge down Higel Ave. to Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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