• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Your Observer

Dr. Roger Romano has never been to London or the Olympics. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2011
Area chiropractor selected for Olympics

Dr. Roger Romano will serve as one of the chiropractors for the U.S. Olympic Team at the 2012 Olympics in London.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Reflections on a day that changed the world

Up until last week, I had not watched any 9/11 footage in 10 years. The day - that day - was so tragic, so terrifying, so life-altering that I simply could not bring myself to relive it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • September 7, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
Our View: Post 9/11: era of endless war?

And in spite of the death of Osama bin Laden, 10 years later, we still want justice, we still want revenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Essays

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, the East County Observer partnered with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. and Florida Bank to host an essay contest open to students throughout the area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Gwen Barshay took this photo June 26, at Anna Maria Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
Weekly Winner: Calm before the storm

Lakewood Ranch resident Gwen Barshay took this photo June 26, at Anna Maria Beach.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Leah George
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 7, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Coldwell Banker welcomes new members

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 520 Birdie Lane has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,048 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.25 million. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 7, 2011
Country Club Shores home sells for $1.25 million

OB Florida RRE Holdings LLC sold the home at 520 Birdie Lane, in Country Club Shores, to Edward and Joanne Christie, of Wilton, Conn., for $1.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jon Keller and Lynn Goodman, owner of Envy
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 7, 2011
LLSA Chamber hosts after-hours event

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held its "Business After Hours" event Wednesday, Aug. 24, in conjunction with J Wood Realty's "Meet the Neighbors" event, which included Envy and Bridge Street Bistro. Those who attended the combined events enjoyed a variety of cocktails, from martinis to margaritas, as well as finger foods and desserts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • September 7, 2011
Deal Us In: Be wary of the lure of the finesse

West led his fourth-best diamond, and the declarer lost no time in going set. Declarer won the king of diamonds, cashed the ace of trump and finessed the Jack. West took his queen and continued with a diamond.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christina Filkins submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Harbour, located in the 4400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
Weekly Winner: Rosy Outlook

Christina Filkins submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Harbour, located in the 4400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Developers Carl Wagner and Sam Brown are eager to open the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2011
Construction starts on Marshall Key

Model homes are expected to open in December. Every property in the community is waterfront.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
"They went through a long and difficult process, but I think at the end of the day, (supervisors) got what they wanted," District Manager Jim Ward said. "They had a public participation process that brought people in, and they listened to the community."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2011
Heritage Harbour approves budget, installs reserves

The Heritage Harbour South's 2012 Fiscal Year budget, as adopted, includes provisions for emergency reserves and maintenance of more of the district's assets.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
News Briefs

CDD 1 launches contractor search; County holds pet adoption special; Local deputy fire chief earns international honor; Buchanan launches state drug database

  • East County
  • News
Mark Rusch
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2011
Bradenton musician debuts harmony chorus

Mark Rusch is starting a new ladies' community chorus in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Windsor resident Gerry Haller wore a replica of her old military uniform as she packed care boxes for her grandson.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2011
Windsor residents prepare sweet surprise

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch has launched a campaign to send care packages to troops in Iraq. The soldier receiving packages is resident and veteran Gerry Haller's grandson.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The cooking school offers interactive cooking demonstrations and hands-on classes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2011
Ranch cooking school readies for business

Viking Culinary School officially is opening on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Sept. 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Greenbrook Village home, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,521 square feet of living area, sold for $515,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 7, 2011
Greenbrook Village home sells for $515,000

A home in Greenbrook Village tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Charles and Cynthia Piano of Burr Ridge, Ill., sold their home at 13426 Goldfinch Drive to Fadi Kayali and Jennifer Hengy, Lakewood Ranch, for $515,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sixteen-year-old Dalton Jenkins, who trains at House of Pain Martial Arts, captured the Junior Florida State Lightweight title Aug. 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2011
Sports Briefs

HOP Martial Arts fighter wins state lightweight title; Mustangs open season with win; Lady Mustangs dominate Canes Classic

  • East County
  • Sports
The East County Observer and Bogey's Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient's article will be featured on the restaurant's wall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Keyon Fordham

Eleven-year-old running back Keyon Fordham scored four touchdowns, including a 60-yard kickoff return, and racked up 200 yards on the ground in the first half, leading the East Manatee Bulldogs' Junior Pee Wee team to a 33-0 victory over the Fishhawk Wolfpack in its season opener Aug. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Your memories of 9/11
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Your memories

We asked you to submit your memory of where you were for 9/11. Here is what you sent.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Vice Mayor Terry Turner warned commissioners that approving a millage increase is only going to create tougher financial problems for the city next year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 6, 2011
Commission approves 5.3% millage increase

Sarasota city commissioners approved by a 3-2 vote Tuesday night a millage rate of 2.9249 mills for fiscal year 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission must bake budget decisions and consider suspending water and sewer impact fees today at City Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 6, 2011
Commission makes budget decision today

Sarasota city commissioners must review a list of $844,091 in additional budget cuts before approving a budget on first reading today at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for tournament play

This week, Tara Golf & Country Club PGA Golf Professional Melissa Williams shares tips for preparing for tournament play.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A seagull tries to fly over the bay near Centennial Park during a rain storm Tuesday afternoon. The rain was so heavy that it was even difficult to see the Ringling Bridge from the nearby park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 6, 2011
Photo of the Day: Ringling in the Rain

With hurricane season in full force, daily thunderstorms and bouts of rain are becoming a common occurrence in both Sarasota and Manatee counties. The Ringling Bridge is almost difficult to make out from Centennial Park during a storm Tuesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Harriott said staff had noted during a June budget discussion that the county would not have the approximately $7 million in extra funding it needs for the project until FY 2015.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 6, 2011
Gulf Gate Library project could be moved up

In response to concerns voiced Tuesday by Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson, county staff will examine ways to accelerate the construction of the new Gulf Gate Library. The project is set to start in Fiscal Year 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Greer and Vinny LaBash
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: YES enjoys luncheon at Clayton's

The Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota met for their weekly luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Clayton's Siesta Grille on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office report states the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport’s tower called in reference to a plane that was experiencing engine problems. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 6, 2011
Plane makes emergency landing

A small aircraft made an emergency landing in the East County Sept. 3.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Michelle Last, Ashley Platt, Olivia Ortiz, Devin McDermott and Kristin Zarrella all posted Top 5 finishes.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2011
Lady Mustangs dominate Canes Classic

Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz finished first overall at the 19th Annual Canes Classic 5K Sept. 5 at G.T. Bray Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marilyn Kopko, 62. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 6, 2011
Palm Aire woman missing since Friday

Authorities are looking for Marilyn Kopko, 62.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 6, 2011
Burglary attempted in Dollar General parking lot

A Bradenton man feared his safety after a man with a knife attempted to get in his vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
The victim, who’s name is withheld while the investigation is pending, was walking home when the suspect grabbed her from behind.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 6, 2011
Kidnapping attempted on Siesta Key

Police report an attempted kidnapping at 6703 Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Donovan Ingley helped lead Gainesville Soccer Alliance to a 5-0 victory over the North Fort Myers Knights in the first game of the tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase

Thousands of youth soccer players put their skills to the test during the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase Sept. 3-5 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. More than 300 boys and girls teams, ranging in age from U9-U18, from across the state participated in the annual event, which was hosted by the Clearwater Chargers and the Fusion Futbol Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Peter Easton and Jami Heredia pose before taking over the grill for their shift Saturday, Sept. 3 at the 65th Labor Day Regatta at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 65th Labor Day Regatta BBQ

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron held a BBQ for the competitors and the spectators on Saturday with many members helping to cook, clean and sell at the BBQ.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
« 1664 1665 1666 1667 1668 1669 1670 1671 1672 1673 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest News

1
Sarasota Art Museum Senior Curator Rangsook Yoon poses in front of an unnamed piece in Judy Pfaff's exhibition, "Picking Up the Pieces."
  • April 6, 2026
Sarasota Art Museum senior curator heading to Seattle
2
John Atanassov and Joel King, co-owners of Blu Kouzina, are eager to serve and get to know new customers at their new location at University Town Center.
  • April 6, 2026
Blu Kouzina adds its Greek flavor at University Town Center
3
The Citizen Tax Oversight Committee meets once a year to review expenditures of revenue brought in from the infrastructure surtax. The 2026 meeting lasted about 15 minutes on Thursday, April 2.
  • April 6, 2026
Longboat infrastructure tax spending plan comes up $6 million short
4
Bella Toscano is one of two Mustangs, as of April 3, hitting over .450, but also boasts the lowest ERA among her teammates.
  • April 6, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Bella Toscano
5
DragonBoot Quartet performs the world premiere of Roger Zare’s “Gamma” for string quartet for Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota on April 12.
  • April 6, 2026
Pine View grad solves for 'Gamma' in his latest music composition

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now