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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2010
Wayfinding sign causes confusion

The Town Commission agreed to discuss the controversial Bay Isles Road wayfinding sign at its September regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2010
AAU team bounces to top status

After losing its first three games by at least 20 points each, the Sarasota Gators fifth-grade travel basketball team rebounded to post a 12-7 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2010
Death prompts changes at Ranch intersection

The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County are making changes along Post Boulevard and State Road 70 after a woman was killed there about six months ago.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 28, 2012
Walmart’s hard lessons: the “D” Word

Walmart’s hard lessons: the “D” Word

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Waves crashed against the North Shore Road sea wall Tuesday, Aug 28.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2012
Hurricane Isaac blows past Key

Before Hurricane Isaac's shift in course to the west, high winds and rain were predicted to threaten the island early this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Norman says "hi" to his mother, Carly, who was used to start SMART's driving program about seven years ago.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2012
PONY UP:Norman finds an East County home

Norman is the newest pony at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County has removed more than 140 tons of seaweed from beaches since July 1, according to a news release.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
Cost is key in beach cleanup

Algae clumps lose mass when left to dry out, which pares the cost of disposal for Sarasota County. But, piles of marine flora baking in the sun can hurt tourism.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kevin Cooper is the executive director of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Kevin Cooper |
  • August 16, 2012
My View: The real noise issue

It has been requested that I state a position on, and even suggested that I focus this column on my opinion regarding the "noise issue" that is apparently plaguing Siesta Key as of late.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2012
Welly, White spar on project history

In 2004, the town held hearings for the Key Club's proposed Ca d'Coure plan, but Michael Welly and Bob White have different memories of the plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Black prepares his secret rib recipe at his home.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2012
Neighbors: Jack Black

Longboat Key's Jack Black proves to be famous for much more than his 'grate' barbecue skills.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The New Pass Bridge tender was never notified by a 911 operator that an ambulance was approaching and needed to get off the island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Emergency-response issue arises

The New Pass Bridge log shows that the bridge tender was not notified in 17 different instances this year when an ambulance was headed toward the bridge to reach Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
North Tamiami Trail will see an economic boost south of University Parkway when a Walmart grocery store is built along the trail this summer. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2012
Revitalization plan pitched

Engaging residents about their visions for U.S. 41 north of downtown is the key to creating a master plan that will spur economic development, city commissioners say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini’s scheduling of a meeting for Friday was called into question by the City Commission.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Bartolotta thinks 'ulterior motives' at work

The Sarasota City commissioners will hold a special meeting Friday to review an investigation of three city computers, though they have not received any preliminary report.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This conceptual draft of a brick-lined Main Street in the historic district will be presented to the public for their input on Nov. 14.  Courtesy of Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2011
Sarasota faces downtown decisions

Residents and business owners must make a decision next week on what type of Main Street project they would like to see.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kareem Lewis, 13, hit his first grand slam in the first game of the Manatee County Cup. He finished the tournament with four home runs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2011
Little Leaguer swings for the fence

Braden River Little Leaguer Kareem Lewis hit four homeruns, including a grand slam, for A/C Warehouse in the Majors Division of the Manatee County Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.04.11

We're getting what we voted for; A 3% cut in pay is still a 3% cut in pay;Deep changes needed in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robin Hartill Jennifer Horne is often on the road by 6 a.m., training before the sun rises for the ING New York City Marathon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
The Long Run

Jennifer Horne's husband, Neal, celebrated 10 years of being cancer free in June. Now, she's celebrating his marathon journey with a marathon of her own.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
For zoning purposes, recreational amenities must be available to guests at The Colony, such as these tennis courts.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2010
Town, Colony owners work to save units

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners can request code changes or ask for an extension of an abandonment deadline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
News Briefs

Wine retailer raises funds for breast cancer; Steube launches re-election campaign; Ranch Town Hall hosts new resident orientation; Wine retailer raises funds for breast cancer; Steube launches re-election campaign

  • East County
  • News
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