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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Our View: The anti-American president

He just leaves you breathless, dumbfounded ... enraged.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 14, 2020
Republican Club of Longboat Key hosts holiday party

The club also used the occasion to swear in its new president.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The arrival of Southwest Airlines, along with Allegiant, help drive record-setting passenger traffic at SRQ in 2021.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 20, 2021
Announcement Thursday on new airline for SRQ

Addition to airport's offerings would bring total number of carriers to 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 7, 2021
County to host walk-up vaccination clinics

Beginning at 5 p.m. April 12 the current registration system will no longer accept new accounts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
IN BRIEF

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longtime News Editor Pam Eubanks will succeed Eng as managing editor of the East County Observer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
The Observer promotes staffers

Rex Jensen may be called "Mr. East County," and Don O'Leary may be known as East County's titular mayor, but if there is anyone to rival them in their knowledge of and roots in East County, it would be East County Observer Managing Editor Michael "Mike" Eng.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2012
News Briefs

Beruff appointed to board by governor; District 5 candidates earn new endorsements; Humane Society launches food program

  • East County
  • News
Blues Pig performed at last year’s fish fry. File photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 5, 2011
Historical Society fish fry gets new name

This year, the Longboat Key Historical Society and Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub will host the society's annual fish fry under a new name: "Grouper vs. Mullet Fry Off."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town attorney David Persson called his resignation Monday night a decision "two years in the making."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 4, 2012
Town attorney submits resignation letter

Town attorney David Persson has agreed to stay on as the town's legal counsel until June 30, 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
News Briefs

Sarasota seeks new hire for finance post

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cindy Krider's service dog, Euker, was originally a pet, but after she discovered he could detect blood-sugar levels, she took him to a trainer to become a certified service dog.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider

Jamie Krider and his wife, Cindy, are new homeowners in Sarasota. The couple, along with Cindy's 13-year-old diabetes service dog, Euker, recently relocated from Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • News
2018 Chairman Mark Meador and 2019 Chairwoman Tonya Atchison at the 2019 Chamber Awards Luncheon.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 14, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce to gather for 61st annual meeting

The Chamber is looking forward to 2020 with more ways to give back to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taco Bus had planned to open on Main Street in downtown Sarasota, but re-assigned their lease to a Tampa company.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 1, 2016
Top Story — December: Taco Bus nixes downtown Sarasota location

The owners of the Cask & Ale cocktail bars in Tampa Bay have shown interest in the Main Street space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 27, 2015
Top Story — July: Sarasota Police lock down SMH, evacuate businesses

The Sarasota Police Department locked down Sarasota Memorial hospital and closed U.S. 41 as officers investigated a suspicious package found near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Curtis snaps a photo of an owl while Jonathan Handee keeps an eye on the bird.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciative event

The annual Chairman's Reception recognized everyone from past leaders to the newest members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Liz Alpert, left, will serve as Sarasota's mayor for the next year. Jen Ahearn-Koch, right, is the new vice mayor.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 11, 2018
City Commission picks Alpert as mayor

At a meeting today, the Sarasota City Commission selected outgoing Vice Mayor Liz Alpert to fill the role of mayor for the next year. Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch will serve as vice mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Winning playwright Ron Pantello pictured with his wife, Pat, at Cause 4 Hope March 21, 2013. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 19, 2019
The Players Centre for Performing Arts names New Play Festival winner

Playwright Ron Pantello is the 2019 winner of The Players Centre for Performing Arts New Play Festival for his play 'Damaged Goods.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2018
SMART's got it covered — with new arena

SMART program now can offer year-round services with covered arena.

  • East County
  • News
Erin Weinberger and her mom, Amy Weinberger, who said the Players have helped Erin earn professional acting jobs.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2019
Smitten with the Players in Lakewood Ranch

Those attending the Sarasota community theater's fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch sing its praises.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The series premiered in July, and production is currently under way on eight more episodes.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 2, 2017
'Siesta Key' reality show returning in winter 2018

The new episodes will air in winter 2018, and will include all of the original cast members.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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