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Dockmaster Larry Bateman, Purser Margie Clark, Scribe Graham Sampson, Dockmaster John Shea Commodore Bill Coughlin
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 15, 2019
Longboat Harbour changes watch

For the first time since 2015, the condominium complex has new leadership.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 29, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra hosts second dinner series of the year

The New Four Seasons Chamber Dinner was held Jan. 29 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Rebecca Desch pins the lieutenant insignia on the shirt of her husband, Brandon.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2018
Fire Department promotes Desch to lieutenant

New officer has been with the department for nearly 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 4, 2019
Longboat Chamber networks downtown

The Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly networking luncheon April 4 at Amore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 2

Larry George captured the sunset from the new Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 25, 2017
New waterfront development hosts launch party

The Strand is an upcoming community that will feature 156 units.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 18, 2017
Bird Key changes watch

The yacht club installed its new officers on Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 28, 2016
Moore’s Stone Crab demolition begins on Longboat

Owners of the Shore on Longboat Key have contractors tearing apart the restaurant, making way for a new name on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 20, 2013
Founders Club names new head pro

The Founders Club recently named Chris Adams as its new head golf professional.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Island Chapel
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
Our Town: Anonymous donation scores home run for chapel

Thanks to an anonymous $300,000 donation, Longboat Island Chapel will soon draw up plans for a new parsonage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2024
Frontier adds SRQ route to Cincinnati

It will be the low-cost airline's third route at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 26, 2010
OBITUARY: Michael Townsend Martin

Michael Townsend Martin, 68, became the youngest general manager in professional sports.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SMR has several changes planned for Sarasota Polo Club, including improvements around the club grounds.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2011
SMR names new Polo Club manager

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch this morning named Rebecca Gutierrez the new manager for the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
"The sign unveiling is exciting because we know the next phase is for our new field to become a reality," said Bob Mitchell, president of The Miracle League of Manasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
News Briefs 01.20.11

The Miracle League of Manasota celebrated a special sign unveiling Jan. 10 at Longwood Park to demonstrate the organization is one step closer to building a new synthetically surfaced baseball field for adults and children with disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 19, 2011
State of the City: Challenges lie ahead

The annual mayor's address focused on the serious challenges faced the previous year and those that still face city government and Sarasota's citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peffley
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 9, 2011
Taffy's Menswear gets new location, new look

The men's apparel store will be moving in May from 14 S. Blvd. of the Presidents to 18 S. Blvd. of the Presidents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new Walmart neighborhood market is coming to the site where Winn-Dixie operated a store for four decades. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: North Trail revitalization

A Walmart grocery store and a new Goodwill Superstore have been approved by the city on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2012
News Briefs

DID board member resigns due to travel; Tony Souza elected chairman of the DSA; Sarasota holiday service impacts

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town's 30 union members voted on a new contract in shifts at the town's two fire stations over the past two days.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 21, 2013
Longboat Key firefighters ratify new contract

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union ratified a new three-year contract Thursday that freezes their pension plans and shifts them into the Florida Retirement System.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch President Laura Adcock. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club installs new officers

Lakewood Ranch area clubs get creative during pandemic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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