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Randy Clair
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2018
Questions and answers with Randy Clair

Incumbent Town Commissioner faces no challenger in March 20 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Our View: Eight years and counting ...

So here we are, September 2012 - more than eight years and millions of dollars later - and not one shovel has turned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Police investigate shooting at Siesta Key North Bridge
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 16, 2023
Police investigate shooting at Siesta Key North Bridge

Two men shot each other during an argument at a late-night party.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deputy Director of Utilities Kevin Morris and Utilities Director Evan Pilachoswki prepare for a presentation to commissioners on Jan. 17.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 26, 2023
Manatee trash collections could drop to once per week

Trash haulers are operating at a loss with twice-weekly collections, and county commissioners expressed concerns around the possibility of overburdening certain residents with rate increases.

  • East County
  • News
What affect does TV really have on us? FST's "Network" pierces the veil between television and reality.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 6, 2023
'Network' pierces the veil of the 1970s-era boob tube

Paddy Chayefsky’s "Network" satirized the TV titans of the 1970s. Florida Studio Theatre Director Richard Hopkins tells us why it’s not old news — even in the 21st century.

  • Arts + Culture
Mindy Kauffman at the future site of Boo's Ice House and Dog Bar in the Rosemary District.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 27, 2022
Opening date for Rosemary District dog bar delayed

The owners behind what they believe will be the "doggiest space to hang out" battle various construction delays.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Carroll the bear will be doing a paw painting demonstration during the Teddy Bear Tea Party May 7 at Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 28, 2022
It's tea time with mama bear at Myakka ranch

Conservation habitat facility Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City is hosting education and demonstration events with its bears.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for June 23-29

Don't miss multiple theater production openings, or enjoy a benefit concert to help Ukrainian refugees.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
News Briefs

Port Dolphin sand deal signed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 2022 Dick Vitale Gala will be held May 6 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2022
2022 Dick Vitale Gala to be held May 6

The 17th-annual event, held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, will honor Baylor men's basketball Coach Scott Drew, tennis legend Chris Evert and football superstar Keyshawn Johnson

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mel Gang, Nancy Chanos, Sandy Endres, June Hessel, Dick Antonello, Sue Antonello, and Debbie Andy enjoying their Fourth of July dinner outside the Seaplace clubhouse.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 6, 2023
Seaplace Condominiums celebrates Fourth of July

The tight-knit community celebrated Independence Day surrounded by longtime friends and loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 6, 2022
Nighttime Gulfstream roundabout work scheduled for next week

Overnight construction activities at the U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue roundabout project are scheduled for May 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Selby staff used a Rowlux material to create a shiny pool of water filled with water lilies.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 15, 2021
Selby Gardens unveils pop art garden display exhibition

The Roy Lichtenstein: Monet’s Garden Goes Pop! exhibit blends pop art with classic garden displays.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Josh Long and Daniel Hall with Benjamin Luczak and Jimy Raymond
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 1, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre enters Sherwood Forest at gala

The Robin Hood-themed gala was held April 30.

  • Black Tie
The Longboat Key Town Commission met virtually for the second time on Monday, May 4.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 4, 2020
Longboat begins assessing COVID impact on budget

Town Manager Tom Harmer and town finance director Susan Smith presented their early analysis to the Town Commission on Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer has filled his position since December 2017.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 13, 2021
Raises on the way for Longboat manager, attorney

Longboat Key town commissioners voted 7-0 to approve a 3% raise for Town Manager Tom Harmer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2010
Commission moves code changes forward

The Town Commission forwarded code clarifications and changes suggested by the Longboat Key Club and Resort to a second reading May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dick and Lorraine Vitale will celebrate 52 years of marriage next May. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2022
Dick Vitale talks turkey, lessons and love at Thanksgiving in Lakewood Ranch

The ESPN announcer gave thanks for those donating to the V Foundation, his long tenure at ESPN, his family and his 52-year love affair with his wife, Lorraine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
George Rauch, Longboat Key, is chief executive officer of Bradenton-based General Propeller and a former Wall Street investment banker.
  • By George Rauch |
  • December 5, 2012
Market Watch: Curb your appetite for high returns

Returns from the stock-and-bond markets aren't what they used to be. Today, we are mired in an economy going nowhere, which provides limited investment opportunities because of the twin government sins of excess spending and overhanging future tax increases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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