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Turtle nesting season begins May 1.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Turtle nesting season rules have changed on Longboat Key

Turtle nesting season starts May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Longboat police seek help from residents on two cases

The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Bunting, 360 North resident and former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Ill health of mangroves on Greer Island points to bigger issue, Longboat resident says

Trees along shoreline help anchor sand, protect against storm surge on Longboat’s north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shirley Deutsch' s new front doors reach nearly to her shoulder, which she says makes it hard for her to open and close.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
82-year-old wants a solution to her condo-door problem

A resident of The Promenade on Longboat Key is petitioning her condo board for a lower door handle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lauren Feaster and Keely Radloff.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
Shell-shocked, Crew duo fights back to win heat at Sculling Championships

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Andrew Dean, Brice Easton, John Rivera and Johnny Reid get in a running stance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
Mustangs boys 4x800 relay team records second-fastest time in the country

The foursome finished in 7:45.58 at the Pepsi Florida Relays.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch’s Jay Scheck hangs out in his man cave with his collection of Japanese slot machines.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch collector hits jackpot

Inoperable Japanese slot machines provide new challenge.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.13.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(John McGuire) Preserve Longboat Vice President Tom Meurer speaks at a PAC event in March.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Former PAC devoted to thwarting Colony referendum is ‘alive and well’

Preserve Longboat Inc. is now working as a community group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susie and Sully are currently nesting on the Harbourside Golf Course. Photo courtesy of David Novak.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Cygnets on the way!

After a barren 2016, Longboat swans Susie and Sully are expecting cygnets at the beginning of May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jo and Stan Rutstein
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Children First creates 'Jo's Place'

The playground was dedicated in Jo Rutstein's name after Children First reached out the Rotary Club of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Duncan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.12.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Wilson, Kay Williams, Sondra Ettlinger and Martin Graaf. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 04.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 04.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Dick Vitale. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Vitale to receive Wooden Citizenship Cup

The award is given to "outstanding role models" in the world of sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are vying for two seats on the Sarasota City Commission.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2017
Sarasota City Commission candidates raise thousands in March

Jen Ahearn-Koch topped campaign fundraising last month with more than $11,000 in contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Howard Rooks is hoping that some of his regular customers continue to visit the restaurant at its new location. File photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 11, 2017
Longboat’s Amore set to move to Burns Court in Sarasota

Property investor Howard Rooks is purchasing the property at 443 Burns Court in downtown Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 11, 2017
Temple Sinai celebrates Passover

Congregants gathered at Temple Sinai to mark the beginning of Passover.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suites will be furnished for guests. Prices for the suites vary by how close they are to the finish line.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 11, 2017
Rowing organizers 'suiten' event

Luxury suite structures will offer private viewing options for World Rowing Championship patrons.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2017
Sarasota school bus crash damages traffic light

Drivers will face up to 15 minute delays at the intersection of Proctor Road and Gantt Road, which has become a 4-way stop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • April 11, 2017
Schedule some 'me' time

It took a a humiliating encounter in the doctor’s office to get motivated.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2017
Temple Beth Israel hosts Passover seder

Temple members and guests gathered for the first night of Passover on April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike, a female loggerhead sea turtle, makes her way back to the sea off Anna Maria Island. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2017
Mote releases turtle off Anna Maria Island

Mike, a female loggerhead sea turtle, was found off of Longboat Key in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 10, 2017
Straffs bring neighbors together for Passover

Friends of Roberta and Larry Straff gathered April 10 to celebrate the first night of Passover.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The county is competing with Boca Raton to woo the digital marketing firm.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 10, 2017
County pays up to lure marketing firm

The county approved a $144,000 incentive package to attract a digital marketing company that’s committed to hiring 72 full-time employees within five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police are urging residents to be wary of thieves posing as workers.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 10, 2017
Longboat police warn of distraction burglary scheme

Police are urging residents to be wary of thieves posing as workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Randy Clair was appointed to the Town Commission on April 3.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 10, 2017
Meet Randy Clair: Questions and answers with the new commissioner

Longboat Key's newest commissioner answers questions about key local issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gabriel Hament writes that STOP' s positions on growth don' t stand up to scrutiny.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2017
Gabriel Hament: City elections akin to a House of Cards

The hypocrisy of public input abounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch' s Lauren Otterness, 4, checks out her face painting before searching for eggs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2017
Scramble for eggs in Lakewood Ranch

Eggstravaganza brings more than 1,000 children to Greenbrook Adventure Park for annual egg hunt.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 9, 2017
Church of the Redeemer celebrates Palm Sunday

Parishioners gathered outside the chapel for Church of the Redeemers traditional palm procession.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Louise Abbatt, Flossie Berger and Judy and Pat Mellett
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2017
Fairway Bay says farewell to snowbirds

Residents gathered at the Bay Isles Beach Club on April 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 8, 2017
St. Martha Catholic School gets cookin'

St. Martha Catholic School hosted its sixth annual Cajun Crawfish and Seafood Festival on April 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 8, 2017
Newtown Alive gives residents a Taste of Newtown

The Newtown Alive project put on a block party to dedicate Newtown's newly installed historic markers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2017
Longboat Key Center for the Arts hosts final opening

The Women Contemporary Artists' Juried Spring Exhibition is on display until May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2017
Library closes chapter on season

Volunteers gathered at The Chart House for lunch on April 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch walks for diabetes cure

Twenty-nine walkers raised $1,000 or more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 8, 2017
Temple Sinai thanks its religious school teachers

Temple Sinai hosted a Shabbat L'Morim at Temple Sinai on April 7 to recognize its religious school teachers and the retirement of longtime religious school director Sue Huntting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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