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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 29, 2009
Recommendations made for three new principals

Superintendent Tim McGonegal recommends Dr. Ron Hirst for Bashaw Elementary, Jim Mennes for Freedom Elementary and Norma Scott for McNeal Elementary.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2010
Bash benefits charity for mothers

On May 8, Sarasota Sally and Etrusco Ristorante hosted a fundraiser for Our Mother's House to raise funds to furnish the organization's new apartments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
IRISS and other officials shoveled dirt as part of the ceremony.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2012
Global manufacturer breaks ground in Lakewood Ranch

IRISS held a ground-breaking ceremony today for its new Lakewood Ranch-based global headquarters

  • East County
  • News
Patty Bower and Karen Fors mark books that will be for sale. Photo by Dora Walters
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Christ Church sets 'sale'

The Key is known for its annual gigantic rummage sales, and a new one has been added this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 3, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Michael Saunders & Co. welcomes new employee to St. Armands location

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gavin Meshad will serve as the new St. Armands Business Improvement District director.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 14, 2011
Gavin Meshad appointed to St. Armands BID

Meshad is vice chairman of Gateway Bank and vice president of JWM Management Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Owens
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 16, 2011
Chris Owens in rehearsal with Chorus of the Keys (VIDEO)

The new director of Sarasota's Chorus of the Keys leads the guys through a zippy rendition of "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Bridge crash causes $55,000 in damages

A driver struck a concrete guardrail Wednesday, Jan. 11, on New Pass Bridge, causing approximately $55,000 in damage, according to a Longboat Key police report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As of yesterday, the issue that caused the plane to malfunction is unknown. The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the cuase of the crash.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 14, 2013
Sarasota plane crash kills one, hospitalizes another

A plane crash Saturday afternoon in an open field on the USF-New College Campus killed the pilot and injured the other occupant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arlene McKitrick is a Longboat Key resident.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 18, 2012
McKitrick wins 180th victory

Arlene McKitrick won her 180th golf championship last week in Palm Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 14, 2019
Water Club celebrates new clubhouse

Residents gathered for the holiday season in the newly redecorated center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jo and Stan Rutstein
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 12, 2017
Children First creates 'Jo's Place'

The playground was dedicated in Jo Rutstein's name after Children First reached out the Rotary Club of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 19, 2018
Temple Sinai opens its doors to new members

Temple Sinai hosted its open house event, Connect with Sinai, on Aug. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Randy Cooper and Mary Lou McFate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Reading time

Manatee County's Conservatory Park has a new attraction - a Little Free Library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
OUR TOWN: Salon hosts Ladies Night Out

New York Hair Co. owners Jeff and Shea Yoder recently hosted a Ladies Night Out to help East County women gain a "power-you-up-image."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 27, 2011
Hollywood bound (VIDEO)

Where do Asolo Conservatory students end up after they graduate? One graduate, who may also just be your favorite neighborhood bartender, is heading back to her California roots.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2020
High-profile Sarasota projects hope to make major strides in 2020

How do the groups overseeing these planning efforts intend to get it done?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kerrie Ann Lehnert and Robert Dinan recently opened Kitchens by Kerrie in the Centre Shops.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 21, 2011
GALLERY: Kitchens by Kerrie Open House

Kitchens by Kerrie showed off its new Longboat Key location.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A bird's nest was spotted on New Pass Bridge Thursday, Jan. 10.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bird watch

A bird's nest was spotted on New Pass Bridge Thursday, Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Don Patterson

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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