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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
East County students' film debuts Dec. 3

Several East County students will see their film, 'The Good Kids,' debut Dec. 3, at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 28, 2009
Pastor turns tragedy into hope

After his daughter was killed in a car accident in 2007, the Rev. Joseph Davis vowed to lead a 'more effective life.' The purchase of an abandoned sports bar is his way of doing that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Piero Rivolta
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 11, 2012
Scene & Heard

Rivolta tackles metaphysics in new novel; Five Points Collective closes its doors; Clothesline re-opens, airs new art downtown

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold public meetings to find out what aspects of a Bayfront Park concept plan are popular with residents. The concept plan currently includes these tennis courts being relocated closer to Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Residents will shape Bayfront Park

The Longboat Key Town Commission wants to hold public meetings to ensure Longboat residents have input on what amenities a renovated Bayfront Park should include.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Al Bavry, president and CEO of Kimal Lumber, looks for ways to innovate to keep revenues growing.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2013
Innovation spurs on Kimal Lumber

Lumberyard entrepreneur Al Bavry has a gutsy plan for growth: He wants to bring drive-thru convenience to his industry. In the process he will wage battle with bigger competitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 9, 2009
Island Chapel helps seniors age in paradise

The Longboat Island Chapel plans to open a 6,000-square-foot Aging in Paradise Resource Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 21, 2009
Best friends combine their creative talents

In just three days, two Out-of-Door Academy fifth-graders came up with an entire screenplay about four animals -- a rooster, hamster, dog and pig -- that wanted to become rappers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 20, 2009
Around the world in 114 days

Recently retired in 2007, Spanish Main Yacht Club residents Jim and Connie Cameron took a 114-day cruise

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lexie Holden |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Thespians take center stage

The Braden River High School Drama Club presented the biggest production in school history with 'Cheaper by the Dozen.'

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 20, 2009
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Across America!'

Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Across America!'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2009
Ranch officials: real estate market is recovering

According to a press release issued today, the East County community enjoyed strong numbers in the first quarter of 2009 and is projecting a 35% increase in closings in its second quarter.

  • East County
  • News
The Blue Rooster. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 16, 2013
TIDBITES

Openings and Celebrations; Darwin's on Fourth Celebrates One Year; The Ritz is Getting Dusty! Jack Dusty, that is; Eat Here is 'out there' on Siesta Key

  • Arts + Culture
A pedestrian overpass that would provide access to the Sarasota bayfront from Main Street is part of the 1959 concept originally proposed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2011
Gil Waters and Brent Parker offer their pedestrian overpass and Main Street vision

Gil Waters and Brent Parker are proposing a plan that would create a pedestrian-friendly Main Street and a pedestrian overpass to Sarasota Bay.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2009
Are oil rigs in Longboat's future?

The Longboat Key Town Commission wants to know if its constituents are for or against oil rigs being placed in the Gulf of Mexico three-to-nine miles off the island's shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2009
SMR to sell Lakewood Ranch Realty

As part of a long-term business plan, SMR has decided to focus on its core businesses of real estate investment, agriculture, mining and commercial operations.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2009
Longboat residents gear up for Bike MS

Arthur Wood was in pain the first time he rode in a National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society: Bike MS event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 14, 2009
Real Estate Transactions

Osprey Point home sells for $3.1 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2010
Dr. Kay Glasser remembered (UPDATED)

The co-founder of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center died Monday after a brief illness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 21, 2010
Community Golf Scores 06.08.10 to 06.16.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Wendi Golden

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch High girls golf coach Wendi Golden.

  • East County
  • Sports
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