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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2010
Mote founder turns the page on new book edition

Dr. Eugenie Clark will have a new edition of her book, 'The Lady and the Sharks' at tomorrow's 'Books with Bites.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 13, 2010
Pineapple Square reveals new store

Women's fashion store Eileen Fisher will move onto Main Street by September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2012
Obituary: Robert S. Bernard

Robert S. Bernard, of Longboat Key and formerly of Albany, N.Y., died Tuesday, April 24. He was 80.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 20, 2012
Sarasota County Procurement head resigns

Sarasota County Procurement Official Mark Thiele resigned yesterday after nearly 10 months at the position. Deputy County Administrator Bill Little will serve as interim procurement official for the third time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Mary-Elizabeth 'Betty' McCoun Monroe

Mary-Elizabeth "Betty" McCoun Monroe, 85, of Plymouth Harbor, died Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2013
Mote announces new international consortium

The new consortium will bring national and international groups together for conservation efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 500 people lined up before 7 a.m. in September 2016 for the grand opening of Earth Fare'   s new store in Seminole, Fla. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2017
It's official: Earth Fare coming to Lakewood Ranch

Tavistock Development says the grocer will be an anchor of its new commercial project off State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
American Airlines will begin twice-weekly flights to Philadelphia in January.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2018
SRQ lands American Airlines flight to Philadelphia

The airline is expanding its offerings from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, adding three new destinations this winter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New district rivalries will be forged in 2019 and 2020.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2018
FHSAA football classification changes affect Sarasota schools

New district rivalries will be forged in 2019 and 2020

  • Sarasota
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  • In Memoriam |
  • October 5, 2018
Elaine Kopatz Rose

Elaine Kopatz Rose passed away September 21, 2018, she was from Poughkeepsie New York and Northville, Michigan and Longboat Key, Florida, her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Whiskey Pond's Manuel Ontiveros puts on the breaks during the Observer Cup Feb. 24.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 25, 2019
Chase to the cup

Plenty of new polo fans take in the action during the Observer Cup in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Karen Holbrook
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 14, 2017
USFSM names Karen Holbrook regional chancellor

Holbrook will begin her new role on Jan. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport officials said travelers have expressed interest in a budget airline such as Allegiant.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2018
SRQ, Allegiant announce new flights

The budget airline will launch nonstop service to Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Cincinnati beginning in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Ward will serve as the new President and CEO of the Pines of Sarasota.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 9, 2017
Pines of Sarasota announces new leadership

The rehabilitation and senior care community has appointed Mike Ward as President and CEO.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, in the commission chambers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2017
Impact fees up for discussion

Planning Commission to consider new impact fee schedule.

  • East County
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At its Monday, May 6 regular meeting, the Longboat Key Town Commission selected Maggie D. Mooney-Portale of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell as its new town attorney.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney

Maggie D. Mooney-Portale of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell was chosen as the town's new attorney Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hurricane Helene's strong storm surge wiped out the first floor of many beachfront homes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2024
Longboaters share their Hurricane Helene stories

Residents recount where they were when the hurricane hit and how it impacted their lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Fish Hole Miniature Golf co-owner Mike Driscoll said events are great for attracting future business.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2020
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020 .

  • East County
  • News
Ocean Properties Ltd. reached an agreement with Key Club Associates, LP, for an outright acquisition of the entire club and its assets for an undisclosed price.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 16, 2012
Ocean Properties to purchase the Key Club

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties will purchase all of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's assets this month and has plans for a future renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Trevor Stalcup and Jessica Assef star in George Balanchine's "Mozartiana," in Sarasota Ballet's Program Three, "Masters of Movement," which runs Dec. 19-20 at the Sarasota Opera.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 16, 2025
Sarasota Ballet taps a Balanchine disciple to stage his final major work

Maria Calegari is staging "Mozartiana," which she danced when she was a principal at New York City Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
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