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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Happy Birthday, Mr. Chairman

David Beliles, chairman of The Observer Group Inc., celebrated his 80th birthday with family and friends May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Despite the outcry from some members of the community seeking the alcohol ban, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and county commissioners aren’t making any major changes to the ways in which they’ve been addressing the issue.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2012
No action taken on beach alcohol issue

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office officials said they will work to enforce existing ordinances.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
NewGate headmaster Tim Seldin, with his dog Bikram,  says the new campus will allow NewGate to triple its high school program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2016
New Montessori school won't forget building's history

NewGate Montessori expects to take up to 25 more students by June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2009
New Beginnings

After one year, pastor moves on to new post

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Johnson is the new marketing and leasing manager for Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty. An 8-acre park, the island in the background,  will connect to the future Waterside Place destination.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2017
Waterside at Lakewood Ranch may be restaurants' meal ticket

Sales exec hired to spark new community hub's leasing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 7, 2013
Student Spotlight: Madeline Epstein

Eighth grade Booker Middle School student strives for excellence in all she does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Citing public safety concerns, the Sarasota County Commission voted to lower the speed limit on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 27, 2014
County Commission approves speed limit reduction on Siesta

Staff reported many people speed on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road, between Vista Hermosa Circle to Sanderling Road, and a speed reduction would help alleviate the danger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 31

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
File photo. President George W. Bush gives a statement just minutes after learning of the attacks during a visit to Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota remembers 9/11

How the community of Sarasota will always remember the attacks of Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Keller Williams Realtor Gene Sherry, Lake Club's Kimberly Miele and her children Maximus, 7, and Jake, 13, enjoyed their House Hunters experience.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch resident featured on House Hunters

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
"Throughout baroque, classical and romantic periods there were women writing," Felicia Brunelle says. "There were women prodigies." (Photo by Mallory Gnaegy)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2014
SCF faculty trio honors female composers

It didn't matter if the trio paired the piece with Beethoven, Brahms or Mendelssohn -- people complimented composer Gwyneth Walker's piece 'A Vision of Hills' the most.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2011
Town, firefighters to revise firefighter pension contract

The town of Longboat Key won't enforce one point of contention firefighters have with their labor contract that expires in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Danny Frank, 32, prepares to water ski.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 1, 2016
Local charities sponsor adaptive water skiing

On May 22, several local non-profits collaborated for an adaptive clinic for 20 people with disabilities to learn to water ski.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2010
OBITUARY: Agnes Garden

Agnes Garden, 90, was a former resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 7, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cars begin to fill the parking lot as employees prepare for the store's opening inside. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
News Briefs

Publix plans for grand opening Dec. 13; Key resident requests legal costs breakdown

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Lawrence as Tiffany and Bradley Cooper as Pat in "Silver Linings Playbook." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 28, 2012
Film Review: 'Silver Linings Playbook'

News flash! Bradley Cooper can act. In the new film, "Silver Linings Playbook," written and directed by David O. Russell, Cooper holds his own with a hefty ensemble of award-winning actors. Cooper even manages to shine in their company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 2, 2009
Town Commission holds regular meeting

An overview of the June 1, Longboat Key Town Commission regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2009
Key property values drop again

For the second, consecutive year, taxable values on Longboat Key dropped 10%. Sarasota County is down 10.4%, and Manatee County values dropped 10.5%.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The TuneSquad poses with its championship bags.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2017
Club league title game reheats competitive fires

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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