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  • By Donna Swan |
  • October 14, 2009
Deal Us In: Double dummy

'Double dummy' means looking at all four hands and deciding what line of play would be best.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Booker High wideout Talik Keaton, a sophomore at Marshall, and other athletes can now promote brands on social media thanks to the NCAA's new Name, Image and Likeness laws, which went into effect July 1. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New NCAA laws boost Sarasota-area alumni's potential earnings

The Name, Image and Likeness laws went into effect July 1, and a former Booker High wideout has taken advantage

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Charlie Hunsicker has worked on a variety of environemental projects for Manatee County, including overseeing the parks department since 2014.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 20, 2020
Relentless – with Heart

Lakewood Ranch’s Charlie Hunsicker has been pushing for better Manatee County parks and natural resources for more than 40 years.

  • LWR Life
Longboat Key'  s south fire station is in line for renovation or replacement.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat talks fire station upgrades

Town looks deeper at a renovation plan and a replacement plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Contributing Authors |
  • January 9, 2020
Help Is Available For Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Help Is Available For Diabetic Foot Ulcers

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Prices for sand for the town's beach projects are coming in lower than anticipated.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 1, 2021
Projections show cheaper sand for beach projects

Estimates show a cost of $37,094,730 for 1,023,000 cubic yards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jimmy and Tina O'Brien |
  • June 28, 2018
HOW TO BECOME A SAVVY HOME SELLER

Getting the best price for your residence can be easy, particularly if you allocate the necessary time and resources to become a savvy home seller.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Mela Sharma.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 01.30.19

East County High 5 Moments: 01.30.19

  • East County
  • Sports
Visitors to VRBO.com can find rental properties in Laurel Park available for shorter than the minimum eight-night stay the city requires.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Resident keeps watch for short-term rentals

As property owners in residential neighborhoods like Laurel Park rent homes to vacationers, neighbors and city staff are wary of negative impacts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Martin “Marty” Zawatsky

Martin A. (“Marty”) Zawatsky, age 89 (September 10, 1929 to April 1, 2019). Resident of Wakefield, RI, but spent many years in Longboat Key, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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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
The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate the 2016 Giving Challenge.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 30, 2018
Ready, set, give! 24-hour Giving Challenge 2018 launches at noon May 1

This year's Giving Challenge starts in less than 24 hours.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phil and Janette Derstine say when they got married 40 years ago, they did not want to be pastors. Now, they can't imagine life in different roles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 23, 2016
Faith is served up Family style

Christian Retreat's Family Church celebrates 30-year anniversary.

  • East County
  • News
Two new proprietors have signed a lease for the space located at 25 N. Pineapple Ave. They wish to remain silent partners for the time being.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 1, 2013
Professional mime group proclaims 'silence is golden'

Silence is Golden Theatre, the non-profit educational and performing-mime group, plans to open in early November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
Sept. 18: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Sarasota manufacturing industry shines in 2012; Lakewood Ranch Medical welcomes new CEO; Realtor breakfast highlights future of downtown, North Trail; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eagle Trace's Sharon Lahl joined the Elks during the open house while neighbor Diane O'Conner already is a member.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 12, 2019
Elks host open house in Lakewood Ranch

Elks host open house in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Built in 1995, the home at 3307 Sabal Cove Circle has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,193 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 24, 2020
Sabal Cove Circle home sells for $1.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug.10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sydney Deal, Matt Robertson and Treyvon Thomas
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School's All in the Timing

Booker High School students had audiences in stitches during their performance of one-act comedies written by David Ives. The students explored the boundaries of time in a series of eight vignettes, including a sketch in which three captive primates tested the theory that monkeys with typewriters could eventually produce Shakespearean works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sixteen of the area's top junior golfers received GSJGA Tournament awards. Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2014
Sidelines

GSJGA presents awards; Mustang swimmers capture district crown

  • East County
  • Sports
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