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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 4, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Beach Tennis Open

More than 100 players are expected to participate in the Siesta Key Beach Tennis Open, which takes place Saturday, June 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking has been closed since June 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 14, 2020
COVID closings draw mixed reviews in Longboat

Longboat Key's public beach parking has been closed since June 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brooke McDerment looks at her third grade daughter Celia's zootopia she made in class during a student-led conference. Celia McDerment dedicated the zootopia to her mother.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2019
Bashaw Elementary students take the lead in conferences

Bashaw Elementary School student-led conferences allow students to take ownership of their work

  • East County
  • News
Owners of Napier's Log Horse Cabin and Animal Sanctuary, Alan and Sheree Napier, were arrested April 17, on 15 counts of aggravated animal cruelty.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 17, 2014
UPDATE: Napiers arrested for 15 counts of animal cruelty

Owners of Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary, Alan and Sheree Napier, were arrested April 17, after months of investigations by the Manatee County Sheriff's Department.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lenny Landau |
  • June 15, 2016
Underground bills: Pay it all, or make payments?

Without knowing the total cost or interest rate, property owners can’t make an informed decision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation posts informative signs about wildlife and maps to Siesta Key landmarks on a kiosk at Beach Access 5.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 16, 2012
Kiosks guide Siesta beach visitors

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation started building informational kiosks near boat ramps, but realized they would be also useful at Siesta Key beach accesses.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Aqila Patel, a Braden River High School senior, plays xylophone as part of the pit in the band.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 16, 2019
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch high school bands march with meaning

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school bands compete with shows personal to them

  • East County
  • News
Left to right: Debbie DeLeon, Stephen Boyes,  Matthew Arriaga,  Lydia Arriaga,  Kurt Mattingly and ,Aaron Zimmermann participate in "Environment in Transportation" planning event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2019
Transportation officials look to future in Lakewood Ranch area

Transportation officials look to future in Sarasota, Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
The ice rink at Holidays on the Green drew 20,000 people last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2018
There's nothing rinky-dink about this holiday display at UTC

Benderson goes all out creating a Christmas mall masterpiece in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Library Foundation for Sarasota County President Linda Getzen and Fundraising Chair Claudia Cardillo want to see a book in the hands of every child ages 0 to 5.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 12, 2015
Library Foundation campaign to help improve early literacy

Imagination Library program gives free books to children every month for a year from age 0 to 5-years-old.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2012
Sports complex in works for Lakewood Ranch

GoodSports is working with Lakewood Ranch Schroeder-Manatee Ranch on the possible development of an indoor sports complex and hotel.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 22, 2019
James “Jim” Ninivaggi

James “Jim” Ninivaggi, 56, of Sarasota, FL passed away unexpectedly following complications from surgery on April 6, 2019 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Latest novel seduces Scottish romance fans

Latest novel seduces Scottish romance fans

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cooks prepare oysters for the Half Shell Oyster House's opening party on Friday, Jan. 6.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Half Shell Oyster House opening

The Half Shell Oyster House served as the venue for two events - its own opening and the inauguration of the Mark Wandall Foundation's 'Safety Saves Lives' program, which aims to educate motorists on safe driving habits. The restaurant officially opens Jan. 10, but the night served as a preview of the cuisine and atmosphere to come. All proceeds from the event went to the Mark Wandall Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Freya Robbins, Founder, Financial Wellness Center |
  • February 21, 2020
I don't want to talk about It

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  • Health
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"Picasso used to say that his paintings were his diary. These days, I’m more attracted to that. I want people to remember me for my works.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 21, 2015
Studio Space: Javier Rodriguez

Working in a new Longboat Key studio space, Javier Rodriguez is exploring new styles and taking risks with his artwork.

  • Arts + Culture
Karen Rose
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 26, 2018
Candidate to challenge Shirley Brown for School Board seat

Former district employee Karen Rose filed her intent to run this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
'Letters to Lee'

The following is the last installment in a three-part series of excerpts from the book, 'Letters to Lee,' a compilation of letters written by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson to his wife, Lee, during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Instead of assessing Key taxpayers for a $16 million sand and structure beach project starting this year, the town intends to assess taxpayers next summer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 25, 2012
Commission approves budget

The town of Longboat Key's new budget, which begins Oct. 1, will not assess residents for a $16 million beach project this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren said she is planning to hold a “Zoominar” to help people understand the CARES Act.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 28, 2020
Town awaits calculations on CARES reimbursements

The town of Longboat Key is tracking it's COVID-19-related expenses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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