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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 15, 2017
Longboater makes Hall of Fame

David Gorin will be inducted into the RV and Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame in August.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 15, 2017
Sea Salt makes his way back home

Sea Salt was found by local anglers in Holmes Beach in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harold Ronson, Ben Krause, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer and Marvin Black
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 15, 2017
Supreme photo opp

Associate Justice Stephen Breyer honored by law society

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Dr. Rudolph Charles Garber Jr. died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(John McGuire) Chef Rich Demarse shows off his new Mar Vista kitchen.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 15, 2017
Mar Vista gets a brand new kitchen

The Longbeach Village restaurant also welcomes a new head chef.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Park grading preceded all the improvements now onsite at Bayfront Park
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat considers kayak vendors for Bayfront Park

Town staff hopes to avoid the type of overcrowding surrounding watercraft rentals in neighboring communities.

  • Longboat Key
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Seniors Ricky Yanez and Chance Cohen celebrate together.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer one win from first state title

The Mustangs play Cypress Bay at 4 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Spec Martin Stadium in Deland.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week’s police reports from Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.15.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
(John McGuire) Barry Gaines is working at his Parrish home on the second episode of his video epic "A World of Worlds."
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 15, 2017
Town's IT expert creates his own world on film

Film buff hopes his production will hit the big time

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sam Hester.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 02.15.17

East County High 5 Moments: 02.15.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan Brown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.16.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.16.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
Garden Club spends Valentine's Day loving Longboat

The club held its first Valentine's Day event at Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 14, 2017
Hundreds of couples renew vows on Siesta Key

The 25th annual "Say I Do Again" event brought couples to Siesta Key to reaffirm their comitment.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andy Youngs, Nancy White, Jane Vorel and Ginny Akhoury
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild enjoys Valentine's Day desserts

The guild held their monthly meeting on Feb. 14 it the parish hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spring Training Opening Day is Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2017
Orioles announce Spring Training promotions

Spring Training Opening Day is Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
Cornelle Maxfield speaks to Longboat Democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly meeting on Feb. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2017
Musicians celebrate Valentine’s Day with pop-up concert

Henry Porter and the Love Campaign and the Westcoast Gospel Chorus of Florida led a free show on Main Street to celebrate the Feb. 14 holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 14, 2017
First Presbyterian Preschool hosts annual tea

Love was in the air during First Presbyterian Preschool's annual Valentines Day Tea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anyone who saw Cherp' s vehicle the night of the crime are asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff' s Office. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2017
Authorities seek help in murder investigation

Anyone who may have seen Alex Cherp's vehicle or suspects in Lakewood Ranch is asked to come forward.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.14.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.14.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.14.17

  • Sarasota
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East County sports roundup: 02.14.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Geena Davis spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 13, 2017
Geena Davis speaks at the Van Wezel

The actor and advocate spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of the Ringling College Library Association Lecture series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 13, 2017
RCLA presents Geena Davis

The actor and advocate Geena Davis discussed women in media and her organization, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Ann Bopp and Peggy Nelson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2017
Christ Church hosts fun and fashionable afternoon

Proceeds from the event will benefit the church's missions and Learn to Fish Recovery Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City Manager Tom Barwin won' t be departing for the same job in Reno, Nevada.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 13, 2017
Barwin withdraws candidacy for Reno city manager job

After being selected as a finalist for a position in Nevada earlier this month, City Manager Tom Barwin announced he will remain in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Trust for Public Land is negotiating with railroad companies for purchase of the Legacy Trail extension, after which it would sell the land to Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 13, 2017
Legacy Trail extension cost estimate reaches $60 million

After an appraisal and negotiations, Sarasota County staff has determined that extending the trail into downtown may require a referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives during a meeting Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 13, 2017
Sarasota tries to outdo Manatee in quest to woo firm

Next week, Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives to land a New Jersey-based company’s headquarters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club East is a popular community off Lorraine Road. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch sells 10,000th home

In January, new home sales were up 32% from the the same time last year.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 12, 2017
Southside hosts colorful fundraiser

Students participated in the first Jog-a-thon Color Run to raise money for new astroturf for the athletic field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 12, 2017
Temple Sinai gives back

Temple Sinai congregants participate in annual Mitzvah Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 12, 2017
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS JAN. 30 - FEB. 3

County Club East home sells for $1.43 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
All Angels enjoys annual brunch

Members gathered at Bird Key Yacht Club on Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel jazzes up Sunday service

Al Hixon and jazz friends performed during the chapel's Sunday morning service on Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marshall and Jose Fernandez
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
Bird Key celebrates Valentine's Day

Members enjoyed an evening of jazz music performed by Eddie Tobin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 11, 2017
Glendi has another great run in Sarasota

Annual Greek festival attracts thousands.

  • East County
  • News
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