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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight has created a military/veterans liaison officer position.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 14, 2011
Sheriff appoints veterans officer

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has appointed a new military/veterans liaison officer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The beach wedding between Dowden and his new bride, Jo-Jo Dodd, lasted an hour. The wedding party and guests celebrated at the Lazy Lobster restaurant afterward.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Mother officiates at son's wedding

Dorothy Williams, president of the Tiffany Plaza Condominium Association, received her Justice of the Peace certification last week after her son, Bryant Dowden, told her of his plans of getting married on his parents' 25-year wedding anniversary, Aug. 16. The certification course took about three hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The preschool is accredited through the United Methodist Association of Preschools. Photo courtesy of Jose Morales.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 16, 2011
Preschool offers new hours

Lighthouse Kids Preschool will start new hours of operation on Monday.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Longboat Key trolley route will be promoted in the form of a brochure sent out to resorts and businesses.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2011
Group creates trolley brochure

A working trolley group will print and distribute brochure advertising the under-performing Longboat Key trolley route.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kristin Zarrella, Natalie Novak, Devin McDermott, Ashley Platt and Olivia Ortiz competed in the Florida Relays April 1-2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 5, 2011
Lady Mustang relays take fourth place

The Lakewood Ranch High girls 3,200-and-6,400-meter relay teams both finished fourth at the Florida Relays April 1-2 in Gainesville.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2010
Concession complete course improvements

The Concession Golf Club completed recently enhancements to the 7,470-yard course.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nola Hietbrink, Leslie Jones and Jo Rutstein
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Longboat Key residents put children first

Children First has announced the appointment of new officers for its board of directors, which will include Longboat Key residents Jo Rutstein and Leslie Jones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Johnsons’ backyard features a pool and hot tub with plenty of lounge chairs and palm trees.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 21, 2012
Garden: Scent-sational scenery

In 2006, Bill and Mary Lou Johnson tore down their home on Longboat Key and not only built a new home on the property but also recreated the grounds.

  • Arts + Culture
A reception will take plate after the ceremony at Bird Key Yacht Club, 302 Bird Key Drive.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bird Key Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony

Bird Key's new historical designation will be commemorated in a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Bird Key entrance on John Ringling Boulevard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Longboat Key Commissioner Gene Jaleski has picked up a commission packet from Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 11, 2012
Two citizens express commission interest

Longboat Key residents Gene Jaleski and Larry Grossman have picked up commissioner packets to review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 21, 2012
Dec. 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Area schools on high alert after threats; $1 million project to filter polluted runoff; MTO reveals new mural; Error delays impact fee update

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: Howard Phillips

Howard Phillips, 82, of Sarasota, died Jan. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Construction work on Orange Avenue is part of a project to improve drainage at the intersection of Orange Avenue and 18th Street.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 26, 2012
Orange Avenue to temporarily close

Orange Avenue between 10th Way and 12th Street will close starting Monday for a drainage improvement project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barnes & Noble is slated to open its new Sarasota location June 17. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2020
Sarasota Barnes & Noble almost ready to open

Opening date set for new book store location in UTC plazas.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 1, 2020
Sarasota celebrates new year with a street party downtown

Revelers of all ages enjoy fun, games, food at the city's annual Pineapple Drop festivities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 17, 2017
Players kicks off ‘Big Fish’ with opening night party

The opening night for the center’s newest production began with a VIP reception on Feb. 16.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch High lost 21-14 to visiting Ida Baker High. Braden River High lost 27-22 to host Trinity Christian Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2018
East County football roundup: 08.25.18

Bad news all around for area teams as the season begins

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 20, 2019
'Each One, Reach One': Longboat business owners network over lunch

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members attended their monthly luncheon at The Bijou Cafe on June 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 4, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra supporters enjoy melodies and brunch

Brunch – A Musical Journey was held Nov. 4 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
A U.S. Jared the Galleria of Jewelry store. Photo by M.O. Stevens via Wikimedia Commons.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • March 2, 2018
New jewelry store slated for University Town Center

Benderson agreed to a lease with the parent company of Jared the Galleria of Jewelry.

  • East County
  • Business
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