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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy this classic Cops Corner entry for the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Pirates go 2-1 on the week

The Braden River High girls basketball team fell to Southeast before bouncing back to beat Palmetto and The Out-of-Door Academy this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 25, 2011
Lakewood Ranch victorious in district action

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood 7-1 in district action March 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 23, 2012
Windward Passage unit sells for $999,000

A condominium in Windward Passage was the only transaction in this week's real estate. William and Nancy Kuhn, Sarasota, sold their Unit W-7 condominium at 4712 Ocean Blvd. to Richard and Charlotte Clark, Sarasota, for $999,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Island Chapel had a reception with refreshments after the service.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

The Longboat Island Chapel hosted the 32nd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service on Tuesday, Nov. 20 in the chapel to worship with community. Various religious organizations got together to all worship together and be thankful. 'Personally I am touched every year,' said Board of Trustee Member John Holtzermann. 'The sense of community is palpable.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteers Benny Parrish and Bus Fischer work together.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 11, 2011
Volunteers make clean sweep on Sister Keys

The third annual Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Cleanup was Saturday, May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 29, 2016
Mote announces crocodilian exhibit

“Coastal Crocs” will open in early 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 10, 2015
3 Things: Better Than Ever

Sarasota may be experiencing a building boom, but its heart and soul remains its older homes in well-established neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Barbara Ford-Coates

The incumbent Ford-Coates will face Jim Bender in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Red pentas
  • By Rick Wielgorecki |
  • July 14, 2011
Is there a dwarf in your garden?

The subject of dwarf plants and their use in the landscape is the Holy Grail of homeowners - everybody wants a landscape that requires no maintenance.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 8, 2010
BRT may bypass Laurel Park

Neighborhood opposition has forced SCAT to find an alternative route for its $100 million bus rapid-transit line.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 28, 2014
Booker High School holds grand opening

The centerpiece of the campus is a two-story building built to house student clubs and communities. Construction began in 2010 was completed in December 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Finalists chosen for McNeal principal

Barry Dunn, James Horner and Norma Scott will meet staff and the public at a community forum May 14.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 7, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 28, 2016
CYD helps turn the page with Forty Carrots

Community Youth Development SRQ Volunteens spend the morning reading to preschoolers at Forty Carrots Family Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 577 S. Spoonbill Drive sold for $1.05 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 9, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $1.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2012
CCNA elects board

Lido Key Residents' Association President Carl Shoffstall also stressed the importance of keeping the Lido Beach Pool and Pavilion open to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Lawrence as Tiffany and Bradley Cooper as Pat in "Silver Linings Playbook." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 28, 2012
Film Review: 'Silver Linings Playbook'

News flash! Bradley Cooper can act. In the new film, "Silver Linings Playbook," written and directed by David O. Russell, Cooper holds his own with a hefty ensemble of award-winning actors. Cooper even manages to shine in their company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 30, 2009
All Angels women learn about Mote projects

The Episcopal Church Women of All Angels by the Sea had a busy agenda for their April 15 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2014
City Commission to discuss Sarasota Police Foundation

The Sarasota Police Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 2008, has come under scrutiny since SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino announced plans for its relaunch in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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