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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2018
Questions and answers with Longboat Key Town Commission candidates

Six men face off in three races.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ryan Kohn interviewed Carlos Palma and a variety of others, asking them questions from the real U.S. citizenship test. Photo by Brynn Mechem.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 30, 2021
U.S. citizenship test is no easy A

Passersby at St. Armands Circle were given the quiz and got mixed results.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tropical Storm Debby amplified erosion damage on a closed section of Beach Road.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 13, 2012
Beach Road on budget agenda

The $1 million plan to fix erosion damage on the northern section of Beach Road will get another look at the Aug. 20 budget workshop.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
WSLR is one of many area organizations raising funds with the Giving Challenge. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 22, 2022
Giving Challenge harkens back to pre-pandemic landscape

The Community Foundation is using pop-up events to pack more muscle on its marquee fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tourist development tax dollars will be used to maintain beaches on the Sarasota County portion of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2013
Town receives additional beach funds

The town of Longboat Key will receive approximately $30,000 more each from Sarasota County tourist development tax dollars to use for beach maintenance purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and her father, Jorge Reynardus, stand by a Carlos Cárdenas painting in Jorge’s Longboat Key home. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2019
The Reynardus Cuban art collection is a true family affair

Jorge Reynardus started his Cuban art collection by accident. Now his family can't live without it.

  • Arts + Culture
Tim Williams' Tesla its charging port on the driver's side of the car.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 6, 2021
Power to the people: Longboat Key to consider adding more EV charging stations

Bayfront Park is the only public place in Longboat Key that offers an electric vehicle charger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chase Maasdorp brings the ball up the court for Auburn against Lincoln in a preseason game. Photo courtesy Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics.  Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2018
Former ODA boys basketball guard earns roster spot with Auburn Tigers

Chase Maasdorp's goal is to be an important contributor for Auburn in two years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 22, 2019
25 reasons to love Lakewood Ranch

In two-and-a-half decades, Lakewood Ranch has allowed its residents to reap the kind of lifestyle perks most communities take generations to sow.

  • LWR Life
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • February 19, 2013
John Howard cooking up new CD at Blue Rock Bakery

John Howard cooking up new CD at Blue Rock Bakery

  • Arts + Culture
The cast of "Steel Magnolias," which opens Sept. 19 at The Players Theatre
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 6, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: Get a hair cut at The Players Theatre

Get a haircut Saturday, and give to a good cause at The Players Theatre's Locks of Love charity event tied to the opening of 'Steel Magnolias.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 11, 2016
Movie review: 'Demolition'

Jake Gyllenhaal explores the odd side of grief.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Christina Unkel worked the 2019 World Cup as Fox Sports' rules analyst.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 11, 2019
Sarasota referee talks working as TV rules analyst during World Cup telecasts

Sarasota referee Christina Unkel talks working as a Fox Sports TV rules analyst during the 2019 World Cup telecasts.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Models Brook Franzheim, Judy White, Margrit Messenheimer, Joan Wall, Ettie Smyliey, Sherry Stuckey, Jenny Wood and Mary Brummett
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Glenridge Fashion Show

Ladies at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch viewed the latest clothing styles Monday, April 29 during a fashion show at the Glenridge. PJ's Boutique, 1443 Main Street, brought clothing and accessories that eight models showed off to an audience of 80 women. 'I have been a customer of PJ's for a long time,' said Paula Spitalny, who helped coordinate the fashion show between PJ's and the Glenridge. 'They have very wearable apparel for our age group and price line.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The job fair will be held June 20.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 14, 2019
Manatee County schools: Now hiring

Job fair highlights support services roles.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2017
Noise violation, shoplifting top this week's cops corner

Read about crime in East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This map shows the location of the closure. Courtesy map.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2017
Manatee County to close roadway

A section of 45th Street East will temporarily close starting March 20.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 26, 2018
'Unsane' is a disappointing borefest that could have been a decent thriller

Not even a unique filming method and a Matt Damon cameo could save Steven Soderbergh's new film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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