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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 17, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
Max Goldner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 20, 2011
Dogs to get beach access?

Max Goldner is expected to argue his case to the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rev. Jean Russo shares her experiences working with former prisoners during the Human Rights Celebration Friday, Feb. 1 at Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 4, 2013
Church Women United honor Rev. Jean Russo

Honoree helps former prisoners transition back into society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Molly Nichols poses in the foreground while Caitlin McMullen and Wendy Rucci perform their duet in Fuzion Dance’s “3-DANCE” Monday, Nov. 5, on Kurt Wenner’s chalk piece.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 3-DANCE

Fuzion Dance and the Sarasota Chalk Festival teamed up to put on a one-of-a-kind show Monday, Nov. 5, in Burns Court. The dancers performed a production called "3-DANCE" on Kurt Wenner's 3-D chalk piece that he and dozens of other artists created for the 2012 Sarasota Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Interim Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray said that planning for Longboat Key’s future in the next 20 years is crucial.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 16, 2013
Interim P&Z Director plans for Urban Land Institute

Alaina Ray, the town's interim Planning, Zoning and Building Director, said 80% of her time has been spent preparing for the Urban Land Institute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Models: Joyce Leone, Linda Wilson, Joyce Giaconia, Nedra Duffy, Pat Viani, Betsy Marker, June Hartlieb and Susan Gorney
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

The Tara Golf & Country Club sashayed into a new season with its Spring Fashion Show March 8. Models, who are all members of the country club, wore Chico's clothing from the store in St. Armands Circle.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Women's USTA 3.0 team to hit the courts at Daytona championship

The Younger family had a rather magnificent 24 hours two weeks ago. On Tuesday, March 12, Longboat Key voters re-elected Phill Younger for another term on the Town Commission. The day before, his wife, Fanny, had her own big news: Her tennis team advanced to the sectionals championship in May in Daytona.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Forward Manatee spokesman Mac Carraway presents during a debate hosted by the Women's League of Voters of Manatee. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2016
Forward Manatee kicks off campaign

Official promotion of a sales tax in Manatee County begins tonight

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 2, 2016
Siesta Key businesses grapple with homeless presence

As city and county officials contend with mainland homelessness issues, island business owners are struggling with problems of their own.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2016
Marie Selby Gardens to display never-before-seen Marc Chagall paintings

Floral paintings by the late modernist artist will make their public debut in Selby's garden setting.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Renick offers big-ticket challenge

Michael Renick, broker associate at Team Renick, has a challenge for local Realtors: Renick, a platinum sponsor of this year's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party, is encouraging each agent to buy a $100 raffle ticket to raise money for scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Doggie sunglasses will be available for purchase at the Siesta Key pavilion. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Siesta Beach goes to the dogs

APRIL FOOLS - In their Wednesday meeting, Sarasota County commissioners agreed to put into effect a pilot program that would allow dogs on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 16, 2011
Forty Carrots preschoolers show love for dads

In honor of Father's Day this Sunday, we asked preschoolers what makes their dads special.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Check your facts; Shame on Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A reception will take plate after the ceremony at Bird Key Yacht Club, 302 Bird Key Drive.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bird Key Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony

Bird Key's new historical designation will be commemorated in a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Bird Key entrance on John Ringling Boulevard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: LEGOLAND tickets are back

East County-based Foundation for Dreams, a nonprofit that provides therapeutic camping programs for children with special needs, has been chosen again to participate in LEGOLAND Florida discounted tickets.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Third-grader Gabby Stamos completed a project on whether dogs are color blind.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 22, 2015
Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch celebrates reading, science

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch May 21 offered Family Night, during which students showcased science projects and looked for books at a book fair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nicki Caffaro and Judi Graybill have been members of the Women’s Club for more than 15 years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2010
'Bells ring for Bealls' at Palm Aire fashion show

More than 230 ladies flocked to the Palm Aire Country Club Nov. 12 for the Palm Aire Women's Club's "Bells are Ringing for Bealls" event. Guests enjoyed lunch and raffles before getting a glimpse of the latest fashions during the fashion show.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 5, 2015
14th annual Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Rev. Don Roberts and Mabry Carlton were honored at the Argus Foundation’s 14th annual Lifetime Achievement awards Nov. 4.

  • Black Tie
Ron Sivits and Brian Lichterman present preliminary plans to neighbors at a workshop.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 28, 2016
Siesta owner seeks three-home subdivision

The owner of a small parcel on south Siesta Key hopes to trade extra density for increased project oversight.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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