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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2012
The Glenridge finishes expansion

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch recently completed construction of a 10,700-square-foot expansion to The Carroll Center, the neighborhood in the community that provides Medicare-approved skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat Neal, President of Neal Communities. Neal Communities has 365 contracts signed so far this year, putting 2011 on track as a record-setting year for the company.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2011
Local developers celebrate 2011 record high home sales

Neal Communities in November hit a record high for new home sales in 2011.

  • East County
  • News
Individuals can nominate candidates who live in either Sarasota or Manatee county online at www.home-tech.com/index.php/santasuds.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2011
Local business to give away three $1,700 washer and dryer sets

Home-Tech is giving away three new Whirlpool washer and dryer sets to three local families. Nominations are being accepted through Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2010
Support for local mustache grows

Tom Selleck's legendary mustache may have its own Facebook, MySpace and Twitter pages - but it ain't got nothin' on one Sarasota 'stache.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2010
FHSAA announces new football classifications

The East County's three high school football teams will be moving into unfamiliar territory next fall after the Florida High School Athletic Association unveiled its new football districts.

  • East County
  • Sports
Suzanne Atwell was elected to the City Commission in April 2009.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 13, 2011
Atwell named mayor

After three new commissioners were sworn in, sitting Commissioner Suzanne Atwell's fellow commissioners appointed her mayor this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A paving contractor truck knocked the bridge light out a couple of weeks ago, and FDOT was waiting for a part to repair the light.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2011
FDOT to repair New Pass Bridge light

The signal that sits atop the New Pass Bridge, warning motorists when the bridge is about to go up, needs repaired on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A restoration project has created a new tidal tributary adjacent to the North Lido beach access.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2011
North Lido beach project completed

A new tidal tributary has been completed as part of a North Lido beach project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Guide Dogs seeks new puppy-raisers

Southeastern Guide Dogs is calling all puppy lovers as it readies to train a new group of guide dog puppies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nick Friedman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2012
Nick Friedman named Observer community editor

The Sarasota Observer welcomed this week its new community editor, Nick Friedman. Former Community Editor Loren Mayo has been named Black Tie Editor - look for her column in Diversions and online at YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Publix will rebuild its existing Longboat Key store and replace it with a new, 49,533-square-foot store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 26, 2012
Publix buys properties for $2.35 million

Sales of two parcels adjacent to the existing Avenue of the Flowers store closed last week for a combined $2.35 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 14, 2013
Jan. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota plane crash kills one, hospitalizes another; Bradenton contractor to oversee building of State Street garage; Avenida Madera marketed as 'Eat Street'; Auditors report findings today

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A construction crew began tearing off the old roof on Whitney Beach Plaza on Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2012
Whitney Beach Plaza renovations begin

A construction crew began work for a new roof this week at Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
Caleb gets a new home at Mote

A sea turtle named Caleb has new crawling grounds: the Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2013
Bridal shop coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The mother-and-daughter-owned store will open March 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Mendels publishes new ebook novel

Longboat Key snowbird and author Ora Mendels has published a new novel, "Family Wars: A Novel of Modern Israel," as an ebook available on Amazon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This week's episode features patrons Ed Town and Steve Rubin.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Patron Saints: Ed Town and Steve Rubin

Each week, The Observer releases a new video as part of our webisode series, "Patron Saints." It's a series that showcases a patron of the arts and the venue to which they donate.

  • Arts + Culture
Rabbi Jonathan Katz will facilitate the five-week program on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2020
Bereavement Support Group returns to Longboat

Rabbi Jonathan Katz brings the five-week program to the key, beginning Jan. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dale Anderson speaks to the crowd.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2019
Longboat Key Democratic Club meets for first time this season

The club has a new meeting location at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents of Longboat Key have overfilled the Toys for Tots donation bin in previous years. (Courtesy of the Town of Longboat Key Police Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 13, 2019
Toys for Tots drive now accepting donations

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be brought to the Longboat Key police station at any time of day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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