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Nola Hietbrink, Leslie Jones and Jo Rutstein
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Longboat Key residents put children first

Children First has announced the appointment of new officers for its board of directors, which will include Longboat Key residents Jo Rutstein and Leslie Jones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Johnsons’ backyard features a pool and hot tub with plenty of lounge chairs and palm trees.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 21, 2012
Garden: Scent-sational scenery

In 2006, Bill and Mary Lou Johnson tore down their home on Longboat Key and not only built a new home on the property but also recreated the grounds.

  • Arts + Culture
A reception will take plate after the ceremony at Bird Key Yacht Club, 302 Bird Key Drive.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bird Key Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony

Bird Key's new historical designation will be commemorated in a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Bird Key entrance on John Ringling Boulevard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Longboat Key Commissioner Gene Jaleski has picked up a commission packet from Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 11, 2012
Two citizens express commission interest

Longboat Key residents Gene Jaleski and Larry Grossman have picked up commissioner packets to review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta in a recent email compared staff action on an impact fee update with issues on the Siesta Key public beach improvements.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 21, 2012
Error delays impact fee update

Sarasota County staff blames a spreadsheet error for inaccurate road impact fees presented to Sarasota County commissioners Dec. 4.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: Howard Phillips

Howard Phillips, 82, of Sarasota, died Jan. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Construction work on Orange Avenue is part of a project to improve drainage at the intersection of Orange Avenue and 18th Street.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 26, 2012
Orange Avenue to temporarily close

Orange Avenue between 10th Way and 12th Street will close starting Monday for a drainage improvement project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barnes & Noble is slated to open its new Sarasota location June 17. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2020
Sarasota Barnes & Noble almost ready to open

Opening date set for new book store location in UTC plazas.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 1, 2020
Sarasota celebrates new year with a street party downtown

Revelers of all ages enjoy fun, games, food at the city's annual Pineapple Drop festivities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 17, 2017
Players kicks off ‘Big Fish’ with opening night party

The opening night for the center’s newest production began with a VIP reception on Feb. 16.

  • Black Tie
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 20, 2019
'Each One, Reach One': Longboat business owners network over lunch

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members attended their monthly luncheon at The Bijou Cafe on June 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 4, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra supporters enjoy melodies and brunch

Brunch – A Musical Journey was held Nov. 4 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
A U.S. Jared the Galleria of Jewelry store. Photo by M.O. Stevens via Wikimedia Commons.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • March 2, 2018
New jewelry store slated for University Town Center

Benderson agreed to a lease with the parent company of Jared the Galleria of Jewelry.

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch selected former Booker assistant Melanie Johnson as its new girls basketball head coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch names new girls basketball coach

The former Booker High assistant played in college at the University of South Carolina.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy of Bob McFarland
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 24, 2016
Sarasota Paddleboard Company makes waves

The new location is open for pre-booked tours; full-service offerings will start in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This rendering shows the future University Station, which is currently being developed. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2017
New Whole Foods' plaza fully leased

First tenants expected to open in fourth quarter of 2017.

  • East County
  • News
Starbucks has other locations in Manatee County, including one near Interstate 75 and State Road 64, as well as one on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. File photo from Flickr.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2016
Starbucks has plans for new East County location

Benderson Development has submitted plans to develop a Starbucks on Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Jane the otter.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 7, 2016
New Mote residents: Otterly adorable

Meet Huck, Pippi and Jane the resident otters for the "Otters & Their Waters" exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
AJ Caldwell and the Rams are ranked fourth in Class 9A in a new poll.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2017
Riverview boys basketball ranked top-5 in new state poll

The Rams are 8-3 on the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 16, 2016
Pig carcasses cause Sarasota traffic backup

Interstate-75 was backed up near its intersection with Fruitville Road due to a truck dumping pig carcasses on the roadway, according to social media posts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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