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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
News Briefs

FDOT will perform GMD pedestrian count; Helmsley Sandcastle sells for $27.4 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lyndon Hoying stops jumping to pose and say cheese.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 1, 2015
Faith Preschool Kid's Carnival

Families outlast rain for carnival fun

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club in March converted tennis courts near the marina next to Portofino Ristorante & Bar into four pickleball courts.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 29, 2019
Town moves ahead on adding pickleball references to building standards

Town Commissioners back off pursuit of specific noise rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch Board member Rebekah Boudrie, board president Deanna Murchie and board member Susan Giroux, with rescues Dawson (left) and Burt (right) are excited about the opportunity to expand the organization.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 24, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Humane Society hunts for new space

Rescue group hopes to double or triple capacity with the move.

  • East County
  • News
Pete Meyer piled his plate with anything he could find with cherries.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 8, 2016
Family Promise mixes sweet and savory for Just Desserts

The 8th annual Just Desserts by Family Promise of Sarasota benefits local homeless families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"The Sty of the Blind Pig" runs through Aug. 3, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 21, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Sty of the Blind Pig'

The Banyan Theater's current production of Phillip Hayes Dean's "Sty of the Blind Pig" explores a time when it seemed like change would never come.

  • Arts + Culture
Tim Jaeger, one of six local artists selected to participate in the Sarasota Keys project, works on painting a piano that will be placed downtown Jan. 17.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2014
Sarasota Keys announces kickoff event

On Friday, Jan. 17, the project that will place six pianos on public property downtown will officially begin with a brief concert at Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hayes addresses attendees at the Feb. 4 Siesta Key Association meeting. The green bags are energy-saving kits distributed by Hayes and her colleagues.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 5, 2016
Siesta Key Association energized

Residents gathered at the association’s most recent meeting to learn how they can cut energy costs at home.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo Attorney Dan Bailey, along with Sarasota Police Foundation founder Larry Twill, have transferred the organization to new leadership.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Police foundation announces leadership

Mired in controversy last winter, the Sarasota Police Foundation has gotten off of the ground thanks largely to the help of Larry Twill and Dan Bailey.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hiring is underway at the Shore in Longbeach Village.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 29, 2019
Shore begins hiring, aims to add parking

Owner says hiring could be done in June and restaurant could open by end of July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Fire Rescue's south station
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 3, 2018
Temporary home needed during firehouse rebuild

Fire station replacement and renovation will begin in early 2019

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 14, 2014
Apollonia Grill: Something old is something new

Apollonia Grill: Something old is something new

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Trails at Rothenbach Park on Bee Ridge Road move in and out of shade.  A hat, sunscreen and water are all good ideas. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2017
Stay home and enjoy Sarasota's assets like a vacationer

No need to pack and fly away for some great outdoor activities and sites.

  • Health
Johnny Dawson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnny Dawson

Riverview High rising senior linebacker Johnny Dawson, who received his first collegiate offer, from Stetson University, on July 6, talks the Rams' 2016 win against Manatee High and his relationship with frogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 25, 2018
Goodwill Manasota hosts veterans services open house

Veterans get a look at the newly renovated Veterans Services Center in Sarasota on May 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Kurt Schultheis Town Manager Dave Bullock said he hopes the town and the city can continue to work together to jointly take sand out of New Pass.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 30, 2014
Bullock notifies city of sand-sharing agreement

Dave Bullock dredged up a longstanding agreement between the town and city to ensure Longboat Key gets its slice of New Pass sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alexis Aker, 14, Kristi Aker and Wyatt Aker, 12, want to show people there are families affected by drunk driving.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 14, 2018
Victims of drunk drivers tell their stories in East County

Mothers Against Drunk Driving hopes to put a face to the tragedies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 26, 2016
Lunch in the Gardens event introduces public to Michael's on the Bay

Attendees at "Orchid Madness" enjoyed the first public event at Selby's new venue.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • February 5, 2019
Work on St. Armand Circle bathroom progresses

Despite concerns about costs, a St. Armands group is pushing forward with its planned restroom project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 13, 2013
ULI study: worth $133,816.35?

Residents and business owners sound off on whether the Urban Land Institute study was worth every penny or a waste of money.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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