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Booker High School students surround teacher Courtney Smith.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 12, 2022
Sarasota surprises three Teacher of the Year finalists

Booker High's Courtney Smith joins two Venice-area educators still in the running for the countywide honor.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2009
Bird Key Park construction could begin in January

The Sarasota City Commission voted 4-1 Monday at its regular meeting to approve a two-phase plan for Bird Key Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2009
Briefs

This week in briefs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2009
Town must inspect Colony units

A termite infestation report of The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort done by an engineering company was sent to the town for review. The town will also perform an independent inspection of the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Linda Luo

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Linda Luo.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
In Brief

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  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 21, 2009
Residents fight to keep post office

After it appeared on a list of nationwide post offices at risk for closure, more than two-dozen Southgate residents pleaded today with the U.S. Postal Service to save their branch from closure.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
IN BRIEF

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2009
Islandside tennis courts debated

Icard Merrill attorney Robert Lincoln, who represents the Islandside Property Owners Coalition, weighs in on the Islandside tennis courts. issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 28, 2009
TOP STORY, May: $72 million bus system advances

SCAT's rapid-transit project got past the first federal-government hurdle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 24, 2010
Manatee East unveils new concession building

Manatee East Little League recently unveiled its new concession building during the league's Opening Day celebration Feb. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2009
IN BRIEF

IN BRIEF

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Closet Bookworms

Longboat Library gets help from a few good men

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2009
New Beginnings

After one year, pastor moves on to new post

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • April 30, 2009
Turtle Watch

Turtle nest season returns to the Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 22, 2009
Residents ask for prayers ... and a sign

Jim and Susan Pressly, Longbeach Village residents, want others to pray for their injured granddaughter. But they were told the banner in their yard violates town codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2010
Leatherback turtle arrives at Mote for treatment

The species is rarely found in Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast and is the most endangered of sea-turtle species.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Algae growth blooms in Grand Bay pond

Longboat Key Club officials say the pond has been especially shallow this season, rendering past treatments ineffective.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
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