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"In Plain Sight" runs through Sept. 28 at GAZE Modern. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 4, 2021
Crowds return for Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting

The downtown tree lighting event returned Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
CDD 2 Supervisor Mike Finney believes a parking ordinance could help solve an enforcement issue on district sidewalks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch CDDs consider towing ordinance

Supervisors up ante to keep parked vehicles off sidewalks

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

See the latest places readers have traveled with The Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new guidelines will steer trucks toward major roads and away from neighborhoods.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
City settles on truck route compromise

Despite resident concerns about large trucks driving through neighborhoods, the city won't actually enforce new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 03.12.15

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kepecz-Hays
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Real estate reports

Kepecz-Hays, Bukys form family team

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
New faces of social networking emerge

If you're ready to enter the virtual social networking world of Facebook, classes are now being offered in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Projects Manager Charlie Mopps, Longboat Key Turtle Watch Vice President Cyndi Seamon, Omar Lopez of Taylor Engineering, 360 North resident Roger Field and Planning and Zoning Board member Paul Hylbert met Friday
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2021
Plans begin to take shape for new North Shore beach entrance

North-end residents have advocated for improvements to the beach entrance at 100 N. Shore Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sixth-grade teacher, David Barcena, guidance counselor Lannette Gillen and consumer science teacher Jill Bergeron are in the 25-year club. All of them have been with the school since it opened.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
Great way to spend a quarter

Braden River Middle School celebrates 25 years of teaching.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A conceptual site plan depicts a mixed-use community with residential use and a reduced commercial footprint. A pool and community center would provide a buffer for the property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2016
Residential development: A home run for Whitney Beach?

Whitney Beach owner seeks referendum

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2018
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rosemary District residents David Lough and Debbie Trice show off concept images developed for a park near the intersection of Central Avenue and Boulevard of the Arts, part of an ongoing effort to create a park in the community.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2020
Rosemary District continues push for parkland

The city agreed to pursue the purchase of property in the neighborhood, but a deal is not yet finalized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 13

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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When she's not teaching Cardio Tennis classes, University Park resident Michele Krause enjoys playing cardio singles with fellow tennis professionals.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 18, 2016
A party is her racquet

University Park resident puts her energy into promoting Cardio Tennis.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cynthia Sayer. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 16, 2013
Scene & Heard

Learning the trivia behind the musical; Jazzed about Cynthia Sayer album

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 30, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber meets once more for Networking @ Noon

The group met in person for the first time since February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2010
News briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan, recovering from a quadruple bypass, has resigned as District 2 commissioner. File
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 2, 2016
Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan resigns shortly after heart surgery

The 67-year-old Duncan addressed his resignation letter dated Dec. 1 to Vice Mayor Terry Gans and the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 11, 2010
Teen Driver Challenge offered in Sarasota

The Teen Driver Challenge is a free hands-on program offered by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to help teens become safer drivers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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