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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2010
IDA board reiterates support for Fernandez

Lakewood Community Manager Bob Fernandez said he would consider an anonymous survey of his employees, but the IDA has not required it.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Longboat behind China in cell-phone reception; Proposed Key cell tower is anything but stealth; Commissioners owe an apology to Hogle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Billy Burke, Kristy Landers, Lindsey Landers, Judy Landers-Niedenfuer and Adam Evans. Courtesy photos.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 3, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Summer roundup; Landers says yes to dress; Close encounters of the surprise kind; QUADRUPLE the fun; Whoa, Sally, that girl!

  • Arts + Culture
The World Trade Center artifact was erected in front of the Sarasota Police Department Monday, then covered with a red, white and blue tarp. It will be unveiled during a Sept. 11 ceremony. Photo courtesy of Norman Schimmel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
World Trade Center beam to be dedicated Sept. 11

The morning of Sept. 11, the city of Sarasota welcomes the public to a dedication of a World Trade Center beam that has been erected in front of the police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2012
Consultant: Ranch watering requires significant changes

The recommendations include a potential for about $1.7 million in a first phase of improvements, which would loop pipes to improve pressure.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2010
North LBK out of gas for nearly 24 hours

The incident occurred after a contractor nicked a gas line while installing water pipes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rex Jensen
  • By Rex Jensen and Ed Hunzeker |
  • June 20, 2012
My View: How will we grow?

Once we move past the age-old debate of whether to grow and on to the question of how we should grow, we can move to a more realistic and rewarding discussion.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2010
The Islandside 'gift' factor

The Longboat Key Club and Resort and Mayor George Spoll disagree about how much money the club should have to pay to compensate for the loss of Islandside open space.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 19, 2011
Benches to be removed from park

Citizens say taking away six benches from Selby Five Points Park did nothing to stop transients from gathering and monopolizing the remaining three benches, so the commission will take away all the park's benches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The complainant called police to report a Jaguar blocking his driveway.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2010
Cops Corner 09.16.10

The complainant called police to report a Jaguar blocking his driveway.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2010
Commission delays Islandside decision

The Longboat Key Town Commission will wait until 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 30 to make a decision on the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Culverhouse Nature Park community garden organizer Catherine Dente took this picture just outside the park's fence. T Photo courtesy of Catherine Dente
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Culverhouse park fence questioned

Stonebridge residents are upset with a chain-link fence that was placed around a community garden at the Culverhouse Nature Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
CDD will assume additional operations

Heritage Harbour Community Development District leaders will assume gatehouse and landscaping management.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
CDD will assume additional operations

Heritage Harbour Community Development District leaders will assume gatehouse and landscaping management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
It turns out the Easter Bunny’s timing is good this year: Last year, the holiday came two weeks later, creating a lull in post-spring break traffic during the first two weeks of April.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
Businesses prepare for hopping Easter weekend

The Easter Bunny's timing is just right this year for local hotels and motels that are prepping for one of the busiest holiday weekends in recent years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
James Wood and Kate Thomas conduct an interview for a family's book and documentary.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • December 12, 2013
Couple brings family histories to life

James Wood and Kate Thomas help Sarasota families preserve their genealogy through books and documentaries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: L'Annexe

L'annexe consignment boutique joined the Rosemary District June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
MARKET WATCH | Current record stock market is strong

Although the existing stock market is not without risk, there is a string of reasons why the market has done well.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 8, 2009
Primrose debuts precious program

Children at the Lakewood Ranch school are learning about helping animals and proper pet care through its Precious Pets event this month.

  • East County
  • News
A modern-day Renaissance woman, Tanya Weinberger has spent her career in various artforms.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
Neighbors: Tanya Weinberger

From animation and film to books and jewelry, Tanya Weinberger has done it all.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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