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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 30, 2011
Spoll leads Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force

The Economic Revitalization Task Force hopes to attract entrepreneurs to help revitalize aging Key facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Travis Amuso's personal best pole vault is 13 feet, 6 inches. He's hoping to break that this season. (Photos by Jen Blanco)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2014
Familiar Heights

Pole vaulter Travis Amuso hopes to return to the Class 4A state championships this season in honor of his late grandfather and coach, Guy Amuso.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Town to seek bids for zoning code review and Comp Plan

The Longboat Key Town Commission reaches consensus to send out requests for proposals in its effort to review its codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nate Benderson last month with Deb Millman, former executive director of the Honor Animal Rescue Ranch in East Manatee.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2012
Our View: An American classic

If you wanted to create the national poster symbolizing what America used to be and is supposed to be, the late Nate Benderson should be its model.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Commissioners have heard fed-up residents say it whenever the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is discussed.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
The Colony question mark

The shuttered resort represents an unknown for potential buyers of Longboat Key properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
East County rallies against breast cancer

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will be held Oct. 22, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
McNeal Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Doris Byal's class gathered Oct. 13 for a picture in front of the school’s new science lab.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
McNeal Elementary opens new science lab, greenhouse

Teachers will use the facilty to educate students about science.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Gurl and Katherine Alexandra bring their two very different but very seasoned piano experience to the show "Four Hands...One Piano" at the Manatee Performing Arts Center
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 23, 2015
Four Hands, One Piano and Two Minds

Brian Gurl and Katherine Alexandra bring their two different piano backgrounds to their show "Four Hands...One Piano."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • May 14, 2013
Young playwrights descend on Sarasota

Young playwrights descend on Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 14, 2013
PREEN & CHIC: Party town!

PREEN & CHIC: Party town!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cooper wears a red scarf that belonged to his predecessor, Cash. He might wear a bowtie for special occasions when he gets older.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 11, 2012
Key Club's Cooper fills big paws as new office dog

Cooper became the resort's newest office dog three weeks ago and already he's getting lots of 'paws-itive' feedback.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 9, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
News Briefs

Two injured in Lakewood Ranch apartment robbery; Goodwill Manasota's new corporate campus approved; Main Street events benefit local charities

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 7, 2013
4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 16, 2010
Sports ministry focuses on faith

Woodland, The Community Church will be adding flag football to its Upward Sports program, which also includes basketball, soccer and cheerleading, this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Championship players include: Hannah Ott, Madison Taylor, Kasey Brandt, Alana DeLaGarza, Emma Bourdeau, Kayleigh Roundy, Hailey Hirter, Courtney Stout, Riley O’Neill, Allison Van Hatten and Jessica Wagner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Pirates go 2-1 in holiday tournament; Falkner Farms wins tournament championship; LRLL spring registration upcoming; Miss Manatee Softball announces registration dates for spring season

  • East County
  • Sports
Towering centerpiece and Moroccan decor created by  Ron Giarrusso. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Behind the scenes: 'Men Who Cook'; Bubbles, brows and blow outs; Sophisticated strut; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Denise Kowal is a Sarasota resident and master valuer of jewelry and gemstones.
  • By Denise Kowal |
  • March 29, 2012
My View: Know your gold's value before selling

Right behind the first tremors of the American financial meltdown in March 2008, many subtle casualties followed that often are not discussed.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 2, 2014
Our view

Legacy of Mary Fran Carroll

  • East County
  • Opinion
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