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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 27, 2013
Artist Jamie Kirkell on exhibition at The Players Theatre

Opening reception for exhibition featuring hand-painted silk florals Wednesday, March 27

  • Arts + Culture
New St. Armands restaurant LaMilanche opened its doors on Dec. 9. Patricia Fontanot, Pilar Fontanot and Azore Fontanot and Manuel (not pictured) operate the family-run business
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: LaMalinche

New St. Armands restaurant LaMilanche opened its doors on Dec. 9. Patricia Fontanot, Pilar Fontanot and Azore Fontanot and Manuel (not pictured) operate the family-run business

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By TWIS Street |
  • May 27, 2013
Farmers Market Field Trip: Peperonata Pasta

Farmers Market Field Trip: Peperonata Pasta

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2013
Sarasota Christian School broadens students' horizons

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade partnered with international schools to promote global learning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2015
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Richard Damm, a celebrity agent, and Mary Bock, as Dolly Parton.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 6, 2010
Longboat Harbour residents go "Hollywood"

The residents of Longboat Harbour had a smashing time Saturday night as they dressed up and attended the "Longboat Harbour Goes Hollywood" event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The state asked all school districts for suggestions dealing with education and funding issues for legislators to consider in March.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 27, 2013
Manatee County School Board approves state funding proposals

The Manatee County School Board chose eight platforms for the state to consider for its 2014 legislative session.

  • East County
  • News
Wickersham, near left
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2013
Third-generation resident Mark Wickersham was 'an island guy'

Longboat Key native Mark Wickersham died Dec. 4. He was 58.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 23, 2010
Fishing piers to close for two months

The popular piers at Ken Thompson park will be rebuilt and are scheduled to open in late June.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. John jacket
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2011
New Goodwill Boutique offers Armani, Burberry and Coach

The Goodwill Boutique opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Dec. 9, at 5831 Derek Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 16, 2016
Triathletes race through Longboat

The Longboat Key Triathlon had 350 participants on Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On the north end of the island, two crosswalks will be built on Gulf of Mexico Drive at Companion Way and near Banyan Club to accommodate pedestrians north and south of the Centre Shops.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 19, 2015
Crosswalk construction slated for November

Construction on four Gulf of Mexico Drive pedestrian crosswalks begins next month and will be complete by Christmas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roy Tetrick III got the call on the mound for the Braden River Little League Majors division All-Stars June 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2016
District 26 All-Stars slug way to titles

Lakewood Ranch held off Braden River to win the Majors division All-Star championship July 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kevin Connelly, Steve Fields, Diana Harrington and David Del Purgatorio
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 23, 2010
Charter candidates stump for votes

Many in the county view the Charter Review Board as one of the most important elected offices. The county's charter is essentially its constitution, and board members are tasked with suggesting changes to that document and places those suggestions on referenda. Two Charter Review Board races are up for grabs in the Nov. 2 election.

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  • News
Mikhail Baryshnikov and David Neumann performed in front of sold-out crowds at the Ringling International Arts Festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Dance Review: 'Solos with Mikhail Baryshnikov & David Neumann'

Famed dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov demonstrated at the Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF) that a dance career is not just for the young.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Anna Maria Island representatives urge opposition to offshore drilling

Vice Mayor Bob Siekmann and Commissioner Gene Jaleski discussed the impact of offshore oil drilling at a Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chastanna Nieman celebrated her birthday with the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business card exchange social

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held a business card exchange social Thursday, March 22 t Day Hagan Asset Management to let business owners network and socialize. Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper said, 'the social aspect of business is just as important as the working aspect.' Approximately 45 people attended the event where refreshments and appetizers were served. Business owners also celebrated birthday of events and office manager Chastanna Niemann with a cake from Costco.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Bunting, 360 North resident and a former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official, told the Town Commission mangrove roots are vital to the island'   s stability.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 17, 2017
Longboat Key keeps trying to get handle on north-end erosion

Engineers will present the Town Commission with long-term options in August.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Larry Bustle served as the mayor of the city of Palmetto before joining the Manatee County Commission.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2015
Manatee County Commissioner Larry Bustle returns to board

The District 1 commissioner announced, however, he will not run for re-election next year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 9, 2009
Rotarians to defend spelling bee title

The East Manatee Rotary Club won last year's Literacy Council of Manatee spelling bee.

  • East County
  • News
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