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  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 26, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 7

From rocky relationships to backstabbing friends, this week's episode brought plenty of drama.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Showcasing eco-friendly and healthy living, this home incorporates the designs of the Sarasota School of Architecture.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 19, 2015
Simply Sarasota home tour showcases sublime houses

Junior League of Sarasota hosts the annual Simply Sarasota Tour of Homes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
birdman
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 10, 2014
Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

  • Arts + Culture
The winning student artists of the 2014 Education Foundation Juried Art Show.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 20, 2014
Education Foundation recognize student artists

The students competed in the Education Foundation's Juried Art Show competition Saturday, Jan. 11 to Tuesday, Jan. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic headaches this past season has island mayors questioning how the mainland is planning for future housing growth in west Bradenton.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 23, 2015
Island mayors wary of mainland growth

Both Manatee County and city of Bradenton officials are being asked to attend a future Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting to discuss future growth in west Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Howard Rooks will sell the Amore building to the town of Longboat Key for $2.2 million.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Town OKs deal to buy Amore

The $2.2 million deal adds another two acres to the future site of the Longboat Center for Arts, Culture and Education.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
News Briefs

Town hires new planner; Key Club manager seeks Sunday morning alcohol sales; Sarasota Bay Fishing Forum seeks local anglers; Scheduling error results in no underground utilities video

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2016
Events to Attend in 2016

Ring in the New Year with these top picks.

  • Black Tie
Harry’s Continental Kitchens Executive Chef Ian Clark cracks stone crabs. The restaurant is serving the Florida delicacy for the first time ever this fall.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 21, 2015
Stone crab season still cracking despite lost claws

Diners still have options for breaking the claws this season, despite the closing of Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
CDD 6 supervisors Susan Ellis, Hank Hofeler and Jim Rogoze discuss Rogoze's actions on behalf of the board. Also pictured is outgoing Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2015
District supervisors examine 'flawed' system

Protocol for soliciting legal opinions might change

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 10, 2016
Mar Vista starts $2 million expansion

The iconic Longboat Key restaurant will remain open during construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kathleen McDonald. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 23, 2013
The Good News: Kathleen McDonald

Kathleen McDonald is a philanthropist and the former president of Art Center Sarasota. Learn more about her in this week's Good News feature.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming welcomes new Reserve Officer Ed Kolodzieski to the force earlier this month.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2014
New reserve program adds volunteers to police force

Police Chief Pete Cumming recently implemented a new volunteer program for experienced law enforcement officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor George Spoll also proposed a new economic development committee for Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2011
Town will remove bicycle signs

The Longboat Key Town Commission decided to remove 32 bicycle signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 17, 2016
Film review: 'Indignation'

'Indignation' shines a light on fate and its elusive grasp.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Siena Kelley

Braden River High sophomore Siena Kelley finished with 14 kills, 10 digs and four aces in two games to help lead the Lady Pirates to a 3-0 victory over Palmetto Oct. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kinsey Goelz and the Lakewood Ranch softball team finished first in the sport'   s GPA rankings.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2017
Mustangs' class shows in team academic performance

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Rev. Michael Mansperger wishes Norma Martin a happy birthday. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 7, 2015
Norma Martin celebrates 100 years - again

Centenarian, Vamo history buff and the oldest Realtor in Sarasota Norma Martin hosted a party for her 100th birthday Jan. 2, at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 8,000-square-foot facility includes a covered bay area.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2014
Lakewood Ranch supervisors approve new revenue source

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Supervisors authorized the signing of a lease for its landscaping contractor to rent space in Town Hall's new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 16, 2014
Real estate: Top local Realtors listed by sales volume

The Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service reveals the top 25 ranked Realtors in both counties in 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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