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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2020
Colony case nears second anniversary

Trial scheduled for April in the proceedings that ultimately will decide how oceanfront acreage will be sold.

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  • News
The 1950 Healy Guest House on Siesta Key is also called Cocoon House. Photo by Bryan Soderlind
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 7, 2018
SarasotaMOD Weekend 2018 will honor the centennial of Paul Rudolph's birth

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation will celebrate the late architect who co-founded the Sarasota School of Architecture.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
News Briefs

Bayfront group works to refine principles; Downtown Sarasota attracts more nightlife options

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new 2.8-mile North Cattlemen Road extension includes two bridges.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
Cattlemen Road Extension opens

Sarasota County officials opened the North Cattlemen Road extension May 24.

  • East County
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 20, 2010
Church responds to Haiti's call for help

Faith Lutheran Church will hold a community prayer service for Haiti with the Rev. Joseph Livenson Lauvanus of the Lutheran Church of Haiti as guest preacher.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This week's standout player is Natalie Buffett
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
JUST THE STATS

155 - The total number of shots The Out-of-Door Academy boys golf team posted in its victory over Cardinal Mooney Aug. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County sports roundup: 06.08.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

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  • A time to celebrate |
  • May 23, 2019
John Vorel’s 90th Birthday

Longboat Key resident John Vorel celebrated his 90th birthday on May 19th!

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
“Shout! The Mod Musical”  runs through July 21. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 14, 2019
The Players Centre's 'Shout! The Mod Musical' celebrates women of the '60s

Go back in time to the Swinging Sixties with this production at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The former bank building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive that once housed the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce sold April 24 for $549,000. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2015
Former chamber building sells for $549,000

Anthony and Roxanne Marterie, of San Rafael, Calif., purchased the bank property last month but haven’t disclosed plans for the site.

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Photos by  Robin Hartill Traffic backs up on the John Ringling Causeway, allowing Town Planner Maika Arnold to soar past Managing Editor Robin Hartill on her bicycle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 25, 2015
The amazing race

Town Planner Maika Arnold bikes, and Longboat Observer Managing Editor Robin Hartill drives in a race through afternoon traffic gridlock. Guess who won by 11 minutes.

  • Longboat Key
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More than 20 women gathered to celebrate Ruth Greenbaum.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 19, 2019
You Observed: Seaplace honors Ruth Greenbaum

On Thursday, March 7, Seaplace women toasted to Ruth Greenbaum for her kindness.

  • Longboat Key
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Randy Clair
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2018
Questions and answers with Randy Clair

Incumbent Town Commissioner faces no challenger in March 20 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Isabella Torres had fun painting at last year's Freedom Fest.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Longboat Freedom Fest to paint town red, white and blue

Longboat Key's annual Fourth of July parade is short in length but goes the extra distance on charm.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Planned Parenthood Summer Lovin' Bash

PHOTO GALLERY: Planned Parenthood Summer Lovin' Bash

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Sarasota buisinessmen John Saputo, Paul Caragiulo, Marc Grimaud and R. Charles Murray all agree that the uncertain effects of the Affordable Care Act rollout have made planning payrolls and budgets a headache. File photos
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 26, 2013
Unaffordable Uncertainty: Affordable Care Act

Bracing for the uncertain side effects of the Affordable Care Act, area business owners are hiring less and re-evaluating the benefits they offer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County deputies determined the call made about explosives at Fruitville Elementary yesterday evening was not a credible threat.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 17, 2013
UPDATE: Bomb threat called in at Fruitville Elementary

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and school security investigated the incident yesterday evening.

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  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 6, 2014
Florida Power and Light repairs poles and lights along GMD

A Florida Power and Light maintence project on State Road 789, including Gulf of Mexico Drive, will take place from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. through Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
First place overall winner Jason Agriesti and presenter Rick Richards.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosts 13th Snook Shindig

The event was to catch and check on the fish Mote has been releasing into Sarasota Bay

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Deskus said the Seaplace clubhouse restoration project could be done by December.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 17, 2018
Longboat condos keeping up with the times

Condominiums on Longboat Key are spending millions of dollars to keep abreast market trends in common spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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