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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

LAKEWOOD RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE

  • East County
  • Sports
McIntosh Middle Schools students are mesmerized as Principal David Jones performs a card trick.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
Principal Performer

McIntosh Middle Principal David Jones builds relationships with students by enchanting them with his magic prowess.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 20, 2009
Catch the wave of summer sizzlers

Beat the heat and grab a seat at your local movie theater this summer. Catch what's hot and forget what's not. I'll skip the sequels, prequels and re-makes. Here's my take on what looks great.

  • Arts + Culture
LECOM student Katie Rorer helps Delaney Dowdell, 11, get seeds ready to dry.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2011
Learning garden springs to life (VIDEO)

Students from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine are joining the efforts of Center Montessori School to educate children about food.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Our View: Tax hike forgets taxpayer

Local governments are weakening in their resolve not to raise taxes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Marc Medina, Braden River High School senior.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 21, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Marc Medina

Braden River High School senior Marc Medina won his heat of the 500-meter freestyle during the Pirates' first swim meet of the season Sept. 14, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dorothy Goldberg, Phyllis Lishnoff and Tanya Sherman
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rat Pack Re-Imagined, Part II

All the Daddy-Os and cool cats of Longboat Key packed into the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design on March 13. The lights were low, the men onstage were decked in their best, fitted dress shirts and suits and the audience grooved to the sounds of '50s and '60s.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rat Pack
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rat Pack Re-Imagined, Part I

All the Daddy-Os and cool cats of Longboat Key packed into the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design on March 13. The lights were low, the men onstage were decked in their best, fitted dress shirts and suits and the audience grooved to the sounds of '50s and '60s.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2014
Colony matters still up in the air

A ruling canceled an auction scheduled for last week until a Colony Lender secured claim issue is settled. Colony Lender will attempt to hold a property auction in July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is searching for a new utilities supervisor.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 13, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall searches for utilities supervisor

Former supervisor Tom Merrell was promoted to Assistant Director of Operations Sept. 29.

  • East County
  • News
Former U.S. Sen. Marlow Cook served during the Nixon administration.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2016
Former U.S. Sen. Marlow Cook dies

The Plymouth Harbour resident, who enjoyed a long political career in Louisville, Ky., died today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 1, 2014
Local restaurants receive coveted Golden Spoon award

Florida Trend magazine has recognized six restaurants in Sarasota and three eateries on Longboat Key for their excellence in food and service with the coveted Golden Spoon award.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Amanda MoralesThis home at 3631 San Remo Terrace has three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a pool and 2,746 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 21, 2015
Home in Cherokee Park sells for $4.5 million

A home in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Linda Donaldson dressed for the occasion, at Royal Tea at the Crosley Mansion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 20, 2013
Foodie takes tea in Sarasota

Foodie stops by Royal Tea Service at Powel Crosley Estate, Tasty Tea at Tastefully British, and Tea Luncheon at Shoogie Boogies

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
Leading ladies

Applications are currently being accepted for the Giving Matters Youth Philanthropy Leadership Award, in Memory of Lois B. Green.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jean Hanna
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 8, 2010
Man on the Street: Key Wishlist

We asked Longboaters what they would to see come to Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 24, 2013
Charlie and Dottie Korbuly celebrate golden anniversary

Emerald Harbor residents Charlie and Dottie Korbuly recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary - aka the "golden" anniversary - by renewing their vows at Longboat Island Chapel, followed by a champagne reception and dinner catered by Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
Inspired film

The short film 'Alike,' created by students in the Inspired Minds program, took top honors at the Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival shorts competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 25, 2009
SCAT's numbers on par with other systems

In the last five years, SCAT's fuel costs have jumped 286% and it has increased passenger fare by 88%. Of its $21 million 2008 budget, county tax dollars paid for 70% of operating costs; passenger fare accounted for 12%.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Island Chapel cell tower lease will expire - learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 16, 2013
April 16: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Chapel cell tower lease will expire; Maintenance facility construction progressing; Sarasota County hires senior strategist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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