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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Whitney Beach Plaza gains first new tenants

The shopping center will soon add two new tenants and has leases signed for a restaurant and an attorney's office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA rising sophomore running back Allen Clark.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Allen Clark

The ODA rising sophomore running back is expected to have a big 2023 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The COVID-19 protocols at Longboat Key facilities have fluctuated throughout the pandemic. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 19, 2021
Longboat Key updates mask policy at town facilities

Masks are now voluntary inside of town of Longboat Key facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 28, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Dog burglar

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Even once they can fly, juvenile Royal terns can be seen trailing their parents, loudly begging for food. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • February 8, 2021
Bird of the week: Royal tern

Shaggy crest makes them easy to spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Rocky Khara

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Rocky Khara.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 5, 2009
Update: Arrest made in series of home invasions

The sheriff's office said DNA links a man arrested after a Venice bar fight to at least four violent attacks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 6, 2009
Update: Arrest made in series of home invasions

The sheriff's office said DNA links a man arrested after a Venice bar fight to at least four violent attacks.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS: 02.18.10

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball teams saw their seasons come to a disappointing end in the Class 4A-District 10 semifinals Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

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  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 19, 2010
Police panel concerns remain unresolved

A meeting between Police Advisory Panel members, police department commanders and City Hall leaders did not resolve the city's objections to some of the panel's recommendations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2010
Cell tower proponents prepare application

Last month, the Longboat Island Chapel signed a lease for a 150-foot cell tower to be placed on its 4.5-acre property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2012
Comment: Ranch's Berry stands tall despite injustice

It's hard enough to compete in a state tournament knowing you're surrounded by some of the state's top talent.

  • East County
  • Sports
Unit 609 at Promenade, 1211 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has two bedroom, two baths and 1,827 square feet of living area. It sold for $675,000. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 11, 2012
Two-bedroom Promenade condo sells for $675,000

Wellington Financial Enterprises LP sold the Unit 609 condominium at the Promenade, 1211 Gulf of Mexico Drive, to Jeffrey Bosse, of Evansville, Ind., for $675,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"It's so cool to see it come to life from a piece of paper," said art student Shelby Gillam, left, who helped design the statue with Brittney Pearman, Amber Wimmer and Alyssa Lambert.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2011
Art installation symbolizes Lakewood school spirit

Engineering II students recently completed a mustang statue, which was installed on the Lakewood Ranch High School campus last week.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 14, 2011
Commission plugs into north-end power issues

Commissioner Pat Zunz questioned the frequent power failures that occur at the north end of the island and affect hundreds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jose Silva
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Business Observer

Area businesses benefit from Premier; Turner Tree reports record-breaking sales; Jose Silva joins Blue Skye Lending

  • East County
  • News
JFCS CEO Rose Chapman with the agency's Senior Outreach Service group. Back row: Charles Kaye, Rose Chapman and Elaine Mattera. Front row: Enid Ellman, Saundra Singer, Bernard Rothschild and Nell Coonrod.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 3, 2011
JFCS celebrates 25 years

Jewish Family and Children's Services of Sarsasota-Manatee is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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