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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Longboat fire marshal to speak at seminar

A fire safety seminar for high-rise condominium residents will be held on Longboat key next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2010
School board to discuss BRE budget

The Manatee County School Board tonight will vote on two change orders to an agreement between the district and NDC Construction Co. to reduce the guaranteed maximum price of renovations of Braden River Elementary School by $245,115.04, bringing the maximum price to almost $7.217 million.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 10, 2010
Christ Church women welcome rescue group

Craig Cerrata, a Racing Dog Rescue Project volunteer, was the guest speaker at the March 1 meeting of the Women's Club of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2010
Sarasota Bay Watch seeks clean-up volunteers

Sarasota Bay Watch is holding its second Sister Keys Clean-up event Saturday, May 8, and is looking for clean-up crew participants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 11, 2010
Stray kitten needs a home

A cat found in Arlington Park about two weeks ago is in need of a good home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2010
SVA hosts summer camps

Sarasota Volleyball Academy Director and Braden River High volleyball coach Steven Haugh will be offering two high school skills summer camps and one youth skills summer camp next month.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 20, 2012
Golf-Bowl Challenge upcoming

The Adaptive Golf Academy will host a Golf-Bowl Challenge July 27 and 28 in support of adaptive golf therapeutic programs for juniors, adults and veterans with disabilities and mobility challenges.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 31, 2011
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office maps out crime

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's website offers a mapping tool that lays out crime in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2011
Buffalo Creek Little League registration dates announced

Registration for Buffalo Creek Little League's upcoming spring season will be held from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 6 and 13 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 7 and 14 at the league's fields 8100 69th St. E., Palmetto.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 5, 2010
OBITUARY: Marlene June Gowan

Marlene June Gowan, 73, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Bobby Jones Golf Club Golf Shop will sell items $75 or less this weekend that are eligible for purchase without charging a 7% sales tax.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 10, 2011
Golf course participates in sales tax holiday

The city-owned Bobby Jones Golf Club Golf Shop will be selling clothing items eligible for the sales tax free weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County donated a bus for the cause and for the last few days the bus has been serving as a helpful reminder to people driving by about the school supply drive.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 12, 2011
Every Child, Inc. holds school supply drive

Every Child, Inc. will be collecting school supplies and monetary donations until 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Minuteman Press on the corner of Fruitville Road and Lime Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2010
Local shelter needs help

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary needs dog food and other items to care for about 50 dogs it took in recently.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2010
Local shelter needs help

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary needs dog food and other items to care for about 50 dogs it took in recently.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen and Michael Gardiner. Photo by Eddie Kirsch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2013
Patron Saints: Karen and Michael Gardiner

Sarasota is arguably the cultural capital of Florida. The arts thrive here, and it's because of one group of people - the supporters.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Co. will host the Irish Celtic Festival and Lucky Dog Parade from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Irish Celtic Festival

Organizers have been hard at work, eager to bring the luck of the Irish to the East County this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Libby Bennett and Lara Hines, local sand sculptors, will lead two sand sculpting lessons tomorrow at Siesta Key beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 12, 2012
Free sand sculpting lessons start tomorrow

Crystal Classic organizers will offer two sessions beginning at 9 a.m., tomorrow, for up to 10 people each.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: FST Improv

In case you haven't had the chance to see FST Improv, the show is one that will have you crying - from laughter.

  • Arts + Culture
The rear patio is private and offers a great place to relax. The Samets consider their backyard an extra room of their home.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 20, 2013
Home & Garden: Outdoor room

Norman and Sylvia Samet moved in September 2001 into their Longboat Key home. The couple spends "six months and one day" each year on Longboat Key. The rest of the year is spent in Greensboro, N.C.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2020
British police car buff likes what he sees in Sarasota's design

Replica of a local police cruiser spotted in the Scottish highlands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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