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Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile stand behind copies of the applications they filed with the Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building Department to bring a cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2011
Q&A with Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile

Jim Eatrides, of Alpha-Omega Communications Inc., and Kevin Barile, of Ridan Industries II LLC, hope to bring a 150-foot stealth cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel. Here, the Eatrides and Barile sound off on their application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Floridays aims to place a hotel on the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 20, 2016
Longboat Key redevelopment projects face long road ahead

Town staff aim to clarify land use policies as development proposals trickle in.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alan Moore says there's an unprecedented occurrence in his 48 years in the industry. So far, this stone-crab season he’s pulled no medium claws — all large and jumbo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 23, 2013
Sarasota gets crabby

If stone-crab season is like Florida's Christmas, then Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant is the North Pole.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hunter Cross and Carroll Hunter play good friends B-Flat and U.S in "Second Samuel." Photo by Renee McVety.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • May 8, 2013
Theater Review: 'Second Samuel'

The pleasant-and-charming play about acceptance, currently running at Venice Theatre's Mainstage, is a gentle reminder of what really matters in life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Isaac Weintraub

Sarasota Military Academy freshman Isaac Weintraub fought his way to the semifinals, winning a bronze medal in his sparring division at the U.S. Open Taekwondo Tournament Feb. 19 to Feb. 23, in Las Vegas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Albero still has the ball from his first pitch at Yankee Stadium.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2018
A walk to remember

In 2015, Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Albero embarked on a 1,200-mile trek to raise money for wounded warriors. Now he’s penning a memoir about the experience and plotting his next step.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2015
Wolves Head launches eating contest

How many hot dogs can you eat?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2009
Town sets sight on signs

Town residents and planning board members are urging the state to take out some of the signs in the Gulf of Mexico Drive right of way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Cover story: Lively Exchange

In a home exchange, two parties agree to swap residences for vacation. Longboat Key residents who have tried it say it's a great way to save money and experience a new culture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Pilates “scissors” exercise, from the front: Ginny Walder, Joan Elder and, legs only, Sharon Burde, Genie Sundquist and Peggy Keefe.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 20, 2016
Fitness 2016: An abundance of options and LBK’s first yoga studio

The new year brings new fitness opportunities to Longboat Key fitness enthusiasts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Governor Rick Scott
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Gov. Scott earns an 'A' on his report card; Former journalist knows of 'barbarians'; Paper's job posting pulled back the veil; Creating jobs by understanding retail; Reader fesses up: She was 'April Fooled'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
News Briefs

Police pension plan set to freeze in January; Town keeps watch for red drift algae due to summer rain; Christmas holiday changes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 14, 2017
Selby Gardens exhibit takes a fresh look at Marc Chagall

The modernist artist has been exhibited many times, but never in this context — and never in a botanical garden.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Ranch youth stars in new musical

The East County's Channing Weir, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, will portray a key role this weekend in "Jonesing," a musical written and directed by Bradenton resident Dylan H. Jones

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 13, 2009
Downtown residents provided transient-crime solutions

Police give members of the Downtown Sarasota Alliance tips to help rid the city of transient crime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 31, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Anna Phillips

Anna Phillips, 15, has been involved in Sarasota Aquatic Synchronized Swimming at the YMCA (SASSY) since she was in the sixth grade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 17, 2010
Longboat Look Back

A look at what was happening on Longboat this week during the 80s and 90s, compiled by Senior Editor, Dora Walters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guests of the 2015 event enjoy sampling 100s of wines from wine vendors from throughout the country. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2016
Rotary's engine drives event

Seventy Rotarians donate time to host Suncoast Food and Wine Festival

  • East County
  • News
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