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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Trees root of north-end power problem

Florida Power & Light has hired a contractor to trim trees and vegetation near power lines on the north end of the Key in an effort to stop frequent power outages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
William Conrad Saba points out where two canals exist on each side of Broadway.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 6, 2011
Canal connection questioned

Longboat Key residents and property owners are debating whether a canal that was separated more than 100 years ago to build Broadway Street can be reconnected.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2012
Bus capacity doubles for Crystal Classic

Organizers of the November master sandsculpting competition hope to solve some of the transportation problems that arose last year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Local performer inducted into Circus Ring of Fame

Tino Wallenda, of The Flying Wallendas, was honored during the Jan. 17 ceremony at St. Armands Circle.

  • Arts + Culture
Expect lane closures and possible delays on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 19, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 18

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 24, 2009
Town Commission holds regular workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached a consensus at its Thursday, Sept. 24 regular workshop to keep its existing telecommunications ordinance intact.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2009
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to watch 2014: Beach project

Times, they are a changing. And that goes for the town's beach-management plan and how Longboat Key's coastline will be maintained moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The chorus' main goal is to entertain the audience," Chris Owens says. "My goal is to make sure people get that goose bump-y feeling on their arms."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 16, 2011
Chorus line

Eight months into his new gig as director of Chorus of the Keys, Chris Owens says that even when he's conducting, he's singing in his head.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
SMR will demolish arena walls

SMR President Rex Jensen said demolition of the partially completed structure is expected to occur during the first week of October. Concrete rubble and steel reinforcements from the project will be recycled.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Business Briefs

Lake Club model honored at Parade of Homes; Neal Communities tops sales record; Chamber gives awards in local health care

  • East County
  • News
City Parking Manager Tom Lyons hopes to have a comprehensive parking management plan completed within two months. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 29, 2014
DID continues paid parking debate

Following a presentation from the city's parking manager, Downtown Improvement District members softened their opposition to the reintroduction of paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 304 at The Beaches of Longboat Key South, 775 Longboat Club Road, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,602 square feet of living area. It sold for $580,000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 27, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sales drop to four during second week of October

Sales fell for the third week in a row on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
East County resident Cheryl Brady shows off her Vet Care Express animal ambulance Monday to 9-year-old black Labrador Faucett. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 13, 2014
Pet Care 911

Creekwood resident Cheryl Brady's Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance company struck up a partnership with East Manatee Fire Rescue this week that will soon expand countywide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
Bluegrass fest strums into Linger Lodge

The Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival will feature 10 Florida bands Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 28, 2014
Helm's Deep, Flim Flest and Sarasota's underground nightlife

Helm's Deep, Flim Flest and Sarasota's underground nightlife

  • Arts + Culture
"People don't often get the chance to hear a classical baritone sax," William Barbanera says of his favorite worn-in woodwind.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 9, 2011
Concert band sets the stage for romance

The Sarasota Concert Band celebrates Valentine's Day the only way it knows how: by providing mood music for lovers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 11, 2013
A preview: Andrés Duany and Light Imprint

A preview: Andrés Duany and Light Imprint

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jen Blanco
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 25, 2012
Comment: Emmons' legacy lives on

Legacies define the way in which we'll be remembered.

  • East County
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