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Armando Linde keeps a close eye on the town’s budget in retirement and is enjoying being able to give back to his community after years of traveling during his career prevented him from putting down roots.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 2, 2015
Conversation With Armando Linde

Long before Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde was known for his work with the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key and the town’s Investment Advisory Committee, the Cuban-born resident was an economist performing financial work for governments in more th

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.3.21

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By The Insider |
  • March 25, 2013
SFF 2013: How to Buy Tickets

SFF 2013: How to Buy Tickets

  • Arts + Culture
Norman Love's artistry will be on display when his Chocolate Salon opens in the UTC area early in 2020.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2019
Norman Love makes sweet debut in Sarasota

Renowned chocolatier brings Norman Love Confections to UTC area.

  • East County
  • News
Dick Hyman scored many of Director Woody Allen’s films. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2012
Scene & Heard

Jazz Fest still grooving after 32 years; Jack Dowd kicks off Sarasota art tour; Choreographer showers praise on ballet

  • Arts + Culture
Pictured is the front of the hangar that will be distributed by Longboat Key first responders Tuesday through Thursday.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 12, 2020
First responders to distribute safety tip door hangers this week

The hangers, which contain information provided by the Longboat Key fire and police departments, will be handed out Tuesday through Thursday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ISIS execution in Iraq.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 3, 2015
Our View: Never again?

If not we, then who will stop them?

  • East County
  • Opinion
Turtle-nesting season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 27, 2017
Town to host sea turtle lighting workshop

Turtle nesting season begins May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mosaic tile floors are featured in the home.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 6, 2021
Home of Longboat Key pioneer on the market

Bayou Hammock property was once the home of Herb Field.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Jaasiel Torres falls after completing his 6 foot, 11 and a half inch jump at Berkeley Prep.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2017
Sailors junior high jumper sets best mark in U.S. for current season

He successfully leaped 6 feet, 11 and a half inches in the air, and he's not done yet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby announces plans for the $130 million aquarium.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 9, 2018
A Conversation with Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby

Following his announcement of plans for a $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, Crosby shares Mote's next steps.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 18, 2021
Booker Middle School hosts festival of arts at Van Wezel

The daylong arts festival was held on May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In Manatee County, 59.15% of voters voted in favor of renewing the School District's half-cent sales tax.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2016
Vote secures future of new high school

Manatee voters endorse sales tax renewal.

  • East County
  • News
Tony, Linda, Phil and Teri DeNiro
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 30, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota cops keep drama all in the family; Art Center Sarasota has good taste in 'Material'; 'Butterfly' nets record sales at Sarasota Opera

  • Arts + Culture
Arbeit
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Flavor

Florida Flavor is the biggest juried all-media show Art Center Sarasota hosts all year. Every gallery at the center is filled with work from artists on the gulf-coast. The second annual Florida Flavor show opened Thursday, July 10 and hangs through Aug. 15.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Jeff Mayers believes the town must market the Key to a younger generation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 30, 2013
Town debates revitalization effort

Longboat Key residents have expressed frustration that it will take a town-hired consultant more than a year to update town codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department wants to see your nature photos.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 19, 2015
Photographers wanted for showcase of Manatee County's 'natural beauty'

Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department is sponsoring a new local photography contest for veteran or amateur photographers to showcase the area's natural beauty.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High School sophomore Christian Bell, freshman Nathan Walmsley and seniors Alex Bustillo and Phil Staffiles  practice for their rifle competition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 2, 2020
Lessons in leadership in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools' JROTC programs adjust to the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Jared Allen
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 25, 2014
Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou

Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou

  • Black Tie
George Muller
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 13, 2016
Muller bottles love of wine, glasswork

Sands Point resident George Muller combines his passions for wine and glasswork in lectures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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