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  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 9, 2009
Player of the week: Nicky Proctor

Cedars Tennis and Fitness Club

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
Player of the Week: Brittany Lashway

Cedars Tennis and Fitness Club tennis player Brittany Lashway fills us in on her athletic secrets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2011
Manatee schools declares impasse

The district and the MEA have continued in the collective bargaining process for the 2010-2011 school year from June 28, 2010, to Jan. 5, 2011. By declaring an impasse, the district is stating it does not desire to mediate and has requested the appointment of a special magistrate.

  • East County
  • News
The Men's C 8+ Final, featuring members of the Sarasota Crew, comes down to a photo finish. The Crew's boat finished fifth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2018
2018 World Rowing Masters Regatta continues through weekend at Nathan Benderson Park

The event showcases the best rowers over 27 years old on the planet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2017
2017: Best of Black Tie

Let's take a look back at our favorite moments from the 2017 event season.

  • Black Tie
Roger Capote pets Patches while Tony Pinho holds the husky mix puppy.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 21, 2015
The Ranch Grill hosts furry fundraiser

Volunteers and supporters of Nate's Honor Animal Rescue flocked to the restaurant for the rescue's benefit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dylan Banard competes in the Street Jam competition.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 3, 2015
Payne Skate Park hosts Shredtoberfest

Local skateboarders and BMX riders take over skate park for competitions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The $4.5 million Tennis Gardens facility features 20 Har-Tru clay courts.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 3, 2013
Tennis Resorts Online names Key Club No. 12 resort

The Longboat Key Club & Resort was named a 2013 Gold Medal Tennis Resort by Tennis Resorts Online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • December 2, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
A Coast Guard helicopter flies over Nathan Benderson Park on July 26 for the Spirit of America camp week.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 27, 2023
Coast Guard teaches boating safety at Nathan Benderson Park

Campers, ages 10 to 14, enjoyed fun, adventure and safety during Spirit of America week at the park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 20, 2020
Riverview romps to shutout win over Lennard

Riverview defense dominates Lennard in shutout win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar at the Art Ovation hotel has drawn complaints from neighboring residents, though representatives for the property owner have pledged to work to address any issues. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2021
Art Ovation rooftop draws continued scrutiny

Following resident complaints, the city is working to enforce capacity limits and is prepared to take legal action if necessary.

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  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
If you do curl up with a commission meeting, you may notice that commissioners aren’t flipping through giant stacks of paper.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 14, 2011
FULL STORY: Commission adopts 1.8872 millage rate

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved the millage rate and 2011-12 fiscal year budget on its first reading.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stefanie Beauchamp, along with her husband Peter, bought ScoopDaddy's on St. Armands Circle two years ago. The couple opened a second location three months ago.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: ScoopDaddy's

Peter and Stefanie Beauchamp opened a second ScoopDaddy's location -- this time in the East County -- Nov. 26.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 16, 2012
Siesta Key churches offer diverse musical selections

Both the Sarasota Jazz Project and the Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band will perform this month on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 580 Chipping Lane in Country Club Shores recently sold for $2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 11, 2018
Chipping Lane home sells for $2 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 26-30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Jean Madley Burgess, Norman Foxman and Ellen Haft died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota High volleyball team celebrates following its 26-24 victory over Lakewood Ranch in the second set. It was the first time the Lady Sailors won a set against the Lady Mustangs all season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
Lady Sailors' season ends in region semis

The Sarasota High volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-1 loss to Lakewood Ranch in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Entrances to the mall will open at 9 a.m. Thursday and will be followed by a 9:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony in the mall’s grand court. The mall officially will open at 10 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2014
Shopping sensation

The 880,000-square-foot Mall at UTC opens for business.

  • East County
  • News
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