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  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 10, 2010
Key Lutheran holds third scholar in residence

St. Armands Key Lutheran's current scholar in residence is Dr. Audrey West, former associate professor of New Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology, in Chicago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Colorful rendering falls victim to codes

A black-and-white sign at 6400 Gulf of Mexico marks the location of the new sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
Parking lot may be closed, but we're open for business

The parking lot is getting new landscaping and is currently closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The meeting starts at 9 a.m., at the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2011
County considers sign ordinance

Manatee County commissioners today will consider new signage regulations.

  • East County
  • News
Jewel Ash at Circus Sarasota's "Variete" Gala in January.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
Best of Black Tie 2010

Best of Black Tie 2010

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Longboat dogs pal around

Joshua, the Rev. Edward Pick's clumber spaniel, has a new friend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Garden Club members Ginger Vance, Bill Dalgarno, Wilda Meier, Shirley Cook, Marvera Murphy and Jane Lawrence today planted a new tree at Forty Carrots.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 21, 2011
Forty Carrots, Garden Club celebrate Arbor Day (VIDEO)

Preschoolers at Forty Carrots commemorated Arbor Day with the planting of a new tree by the Sarasota Garden Club and received tips on caring for it from Amy Meese of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Renovations began Sept. 7 to remodel Starbucks Midtown Plaza with new wood floors, walls — and finally — a drive-through. Stay tuned for the grand-opening celebration and free beverage date by "liking" the store on Facebook.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 29, 2010
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Drive-through dream

Renovations began Sept. 7 to remodel Starbucks Midtown Plaza with new wood floors, walls - and finally - a drive-through. Stay tuned for the grand-opening celebration and free beverage date by "liking" the store on Facebook.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Mr. Potato Head discovered out east

APRIL FOOLS - Move over, Legoman. There's a new oversized toy in town.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Past Commander Leon Warshaw, Immediate Past Commander Susan Lomastro and Bill Andersen. Courtesy photos.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Change of watch

The Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron swore in its new commander, Bill Andersen, at a Change of Watch ceremony Friday, Jan. 11, at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2013
IDA to break ground on facility

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board today will break ground on its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 27, 2013
Vern Buchanan to discuss tax reform at New College

Friday, March 29, the U.S. Representative will host a tax reform panel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 23, 2020
Bottoms up for Mote

We'll drink to ending red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shannon Dromgool, ESE liaison, is one of the teachers who dressed up as a honeybee.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 14, 2019
Gocio's plan: B amazing

To celebrate it's new school grade, Gocio Elementary School teachers dressed as honeybees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan La Sky, Executive Director Ann Frescura and Jimmy Bonner
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 19, 2019
Siesta Key chamber finds new friends at gift shop

The April business card exchange brought members to Sunshine and Sand Hidden Treasures.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ruth Fraizer was selected as chief development officer for the Friendship Center, a local nonprofit.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 30, 2019
Friendship Center welcomes new teammate

The nonprofit filled the position with MBJ Group, a talent management company.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 30, 2018
Longboat Women's Golf Association swings into season

About 70 golfers gathered for a round of golf and lunch to kick off the new season Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River unveiled its new locker rooms and uniforms at its media day.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 28, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.28.17

East County sports roundup: 07.28.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
Fish Hole reels in the line

The Fish Hole miniature golf course is temporarily closing to refresh the greenery.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Sounding of a shofar for Rosh Hashanah

Longboat resident Lowell Lakritz will perform with a shofar at Temple Emanu-El to celebrate the Jewish new year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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