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The gallery at GWIZ has been closed to the public since September 2012, according to City Manager Tom Barwin, which has opened the door for the city to terminate its lease with the museum.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2013
GWIZ in default of lease

A letter sent last week by City Manager Tom Barwin states the children's science museum has 30 days to address violations or the lease may be terminated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • 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 Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 18, 2014
American Idol contestant set to perform locally this weekend

American Idol contestant Sam Woolf, a Senior at Braden River High, will perform at two venues in his hometown this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Scullers rower Andy LeRoux, second from the right, competed in the 2014 World Rowing Junior Championships, in Germany.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 9, 2015
Rowing to Rio

Sarasota Scullers rower Andy LeRoux was selected to compete in the men’s quadruple sculls at the 2015 World Rowing Junior Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 20, 2010
Bird nests shut down Siesta beach access

Although they were roped off, someone intentionally crossed a barrier and destroyed two snowy plover nests at Siesta Key beach access No. 7, which was then closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pablo Rodriguez, pictured with his family of aerial artists, was inducted into the St. Armands Circle Circus Ring of Fame last year.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 17, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: 27th Annual Circus Ring of Fame

Four new members will be inducted to the Circus Ring of Fame Sunday, at St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 27, 2009
Man on the street: Favorite memories

On Friday, we headed to The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, where employees and guests were saying goodbye while hotels and shops prepared to suspend operations as of Sunday, Sept. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota freshman forward Kate Meyer is one of five underclassmen returning next season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2016
Sailors season ends in semifinals

The Sarasota High girls basketball team lost to Palmetto 44-27 Jan. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Unit S-202 at La Firenza, 4125 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has 3,582 square feet, three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. It sold for $2,635,000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
Sales spike to 18 during first week of February

A total of 18 sales were recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses during the week of Jan. 31 through Feb. 4 - a total that surpassed every other week thus far in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 1, 2017
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January

Bullock made the announcement at a Town Commission meeting on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School student Paige Merriman during her performance. Merriman won 2015 Rock for a Cause competition and took home a check for $1,500.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 4, 2016
Rock for a Cause seeks band submissions

The 3rd annual Rock for a Cause is looking for local bands and music acts for the Nov. 12 event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The top 18 elementary, middle and high school STEM projects in Sarasota were on display at the STEM Fair Expo.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 1, 2019
Students use STEM to learn, compete, play

Sarasota County students had the opportunity to shine at the 2018 STEM Fair Expo.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2012
Observed: Olympic Pride

I can't believe the Olympics already are over.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 20, 2015
Three Things: Holiday getaways

Three Sarasota and Longboat Key properties that make for great escapes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 12, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel jazzes up Sunday service

Al Hixon and jazz friends performed during the chapel's Sunday morning service on Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 21, 2009
Marketable value

The Publix in the Ringling Shopping Center is the company's oldest operating store. It will move to a new location in late 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
Candidates set date with Observer, PIC

All six commission candidates have agreed to participate in a forum co-sponsored by the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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