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Construction and maintenance projects resume Jan. 3.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 2, 2012
Sarasota road construction resumes tomorrow

In observance of the holiday season, construction has been suspended through today, and will resume tomorrow, Jan. 3.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
As next-door neighbors with 4-month-old daughters, Nadia Wood and Olivia Macey and their babies, Haven and Ava, have grown close. "(Olivia's) husband wants them to be tennis doubles," Nadia says with a grin. "He's determined they'll be doubles champions."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
MIRROR-IMAGE MOTHERS

In January, next-door neighbors Olivia Macey and Nadia Wood both celebrated the births of their baby girls, Ava Marianne Macey and Haven Makayla Wood, just two hours apart. This Sunday, they both will enjoy Mother's Day with their new little ones.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 17, 2011
Colony battle wages on in appeal

Merryday gave his final thoughts after hearing from Klauber's attorney, Charles Bartlett, and Colony Association attorney Jeffrey Warren. The hearing took place two weeks after Merryday ruled in favor of Klauber in his appeal of the August 2009 bankruptcy rulings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
Our View

There's more to beach than sand

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bryan Moon stands with his son, Christopher, holding a collection of 22 dog tags recovered from the remains of MIA airmen in Papua, New Guinea.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 10, 2013
No Man Left Behind

Two British-born Sarasota men are heading up the most successful civilian-led MIA recovery group in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
Betsy Falls and her father, Art Falls, at the Sea Stable
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
Our View: The Godfather of LBK

With Art Falls' death this past Saturday in Sarasota - exactly one month shy of his 87th birthday - Longboat Key lost one of its community godfathers and a man who spent 30 years making Longboat Key a better place for everyone - residents, visitors and businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 10, 2012
Mother's Day Heartstrings

Mother's Day Heartstrings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 30, 2012
Observed: My work here is done

Even if they let me have every page of this week's newspaper, I don't think I'd have enough room to write everything I want to say.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Joseph "Joe" Corben received multiple honors from the U.S. government, including a Combat Infantry Badge, a European Theater Badge with three battle stars and Bronze Star.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2011
Medal of Merit

Longboat Key resident Joseph 'Joe' Corben was recognized for his service during World War II with the French Legion of Honor medal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • February 13, 2012
TWIS Interview: Jill Sobule

TWIS Interview: Jill Sobule

  • Arts + Culture
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 14, 2011
Market Watch: Debt causes direction of market to stay questionable

Right now, even though the market has sold off recently, we remain in what is technically called a bull market. Under current economic circumstances, it's amazing the market is not at half of its current value of 12,250 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Letters to the Editor
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.03.11

I did not move here to live with other people's pets; Trial run for dogs on beach, Publix rebuild are great ideas; It's incorrect to say majority supports Key Club project

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Kelly Sims
  • By Loren Mayo and Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 25, 2011
Neighbors: Back to School 2011

First-day-of-school jitters aren't just for the little ones - they happen to moms, dads and the older kids, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 6, 2011
My View: Debt causes direction of market to stay questionable

Right now, even though the market has sold off recently, we remain in what is technically called a bull market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Our View

Tough test for St. Denis

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"It's difficult (work) for me, but it’s more fun to struggle." — Craig Rubadoux.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 13, 2013
Under Sarasota's Influence: Craig Rubadoux

Sarasota master and native Craig Rubadoux traveled the world, but he always comes back to his artistic roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Juliet Ferguson plays with her adopted sister, Mercy, during the celebration for Ugandan children and their adoptive families June 4 at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2011
Bayside families celebrate Ugandan adoptions

Bayside's Bridge a Life ministry welcomed Ugandan children and their adoptive families with a special picnic June 4.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Scott explains what happened

Florida's daily newspapers and Rick Scott's gubernatorial opponents have rushed to paint him as an unethical profiteer. And everything they present you is through their filter. We're reprinting Scott's own explanation of the Medicare fines that his former company paid in 2000 and 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2010
INCORPORATION: A Primer

The Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum will host its first public meeting regarding the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch Feb. 24. Here is everything you need to know so far.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 30, 2009
Neighbors: Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson may be retired from the teddy-bear business, but he still has a huge soft spot in his heart for the cuddly companions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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