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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2010
New books will send tongues wagging

Sue-Ellen Welfonder's passions: Scotland. The paranormal. Dogs. Welfonder, a Longboat Key resident, wishes dogs everywhere were as beloved as her Jack Russell terrier, Em. So, she has contributed a story, 'A Man, a Woman and Haggis' to 'Tails of Love,' an anthology of never published stories from 10 authors. Part of the authors' proceeds will go to the Animal Adoption Foundation. Tempted for more reading material? Welfonder also has out a new Scottish historical romance novel, 'A Highlander's Temptation.'

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 3, 2010
Paving project date set

Recent rainfall and scheduling conflicts have postponed the beginning of a Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 21, 2010
Unconditional Surrender inspires donation policy

The commission will vote today on a new policy written in direct response to the controversial sculpture's donation to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Russ Hartvigsen
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town 9.06.12

World War II vet receives new ride; Sarasota Observer announces changes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Each Sarasota County agency has a particular sector in the current emergency operations center on Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 30, 2012
Grant extended for EOC funding

The $1 million grant to Sarasota County for the new emergency operations center has been extended.

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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 18, 2011
Sarasota Opera announces new director of production

The Sarasota Opera Association announced Christopher Van Alstyne has been appointed as its new director of production.

  • Arts + Culture
iStock image, not a Half Oyster House dish. The Half Shell Oyster House will be open for lunch and dinner and Sunday brunch seven days per week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2012
New downtown restaurant opens

A new restaurant called The Half Shell Oyster House is opening at 1991 Main Street and will hold a soft opening Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mantee County Schools interim Superintendent David Gayler called Manatee County the state destination for technical education in his speech. Linda Agresta, MTI assistant director, watched. Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 20, 2013
MTI celebrates its new campus

Multiple ribbon cuttings and speeches ring in the new $44 million 210,000-square foot campus at State Road 70 and Caruso Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join us for the daily headlines at SRQ Airport!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 6, 2013
March 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: County considers new tax; Benderson expands former Circuit City; 'A storybook ending'

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Guest Author |
  • September 16, 2019
You Observed: Temple Emanu-El families enjoy Shofar Blowout

The event taught the children of the temple about the significance of Rosh Hashanah.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 9, 2019
Circus Arts Conservatory supporters celebrate arena opening

The CAC Sailor Circus Arena Dedication and Grand Opening Dinner was hosted April 9 at the arena.

  • Black Tie
Now the overlay district will go before the County Commission in January.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 14, 2017
Planning Commission advances Pinecraft Overlay District

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the County Commission approve the new district.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 17, 2016
SailFuture reveals next steps

The organization also hosted Welcome Home party for new sailboat

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 2, 2016
New Pass dredge begins this month

The town of Longboat Key will undertake a south end beach project starting Aug. 15.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota native Bello Nock wants to save the Big Apple Circus in New York.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
Bello Nock hopes to buy, revive Big Apple Circus

According to a Wall Street Journal report, the Sarasota-based clown daredevil is bidding on the bankrupt New York City circus.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeramy Burkinshaw
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 9, 2016
Mall at University Town Center names new GM

Jeramy Burkinshaw brings 14 years experience to his new job.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2015
Community Fund celebrates new donors

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund added the names of four new funds to its marker on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Anne Chakos began her Florida real estate career in 1998. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 14, 2013
Premier Sotheby's names new LBK managing broker

Anne Chakos will become the Longboat Key branch's new managing broker.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Hughes will serve as the new director of operations for the Sarasota Polo Club at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 12, 2014
Sarasota Polo Club names new director

The Sarasota Polo Club named Tom Hughes as the director of Polo operations.

  • East County
  • News
The building has been vacant for three years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2014
Meals on Wheels PLUS acquires building

The new East County site will house Meals on Wheels' adult day services program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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