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By Robin Roy |
June 23, 2011

Tempers flare over homelessness

A former mayor's act of civil disobedience during a City Commission meeting leads to cursing, rude comments and threats of violence in the commission chambers.

Sarasota
News

By Maria Amodio |
May 18, 2011

Key camps heat up for summer

Longboat Key organizations are gearing up for an active summer on the Key with a variety of kids camps.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
August 12, 2020

Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts

Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts.

East County
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
January 22, 2020

A Minnesotan keeps hockey dreams alive in Lakewood Ranch

Nathan Bennett leads the Manatee Admirals in points.

East County
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
November 23, 2016

Theater review: 'My Barking Dog'

“My Barking Dog” takes a bite out of civilization at Urbanite Theatre.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Anna Brugmann |
November 23, 2016

The ‘kids' table’ weighs in on Thanksgiving dinner

After years of silence, the kid's table is finally speaking about about what it would like to see in this year's Thanksgiving feast.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Kristen Herhold |
July 22, 2015

Luxury market

The Longboat Observer counts down the top 10 Longboat Key sales for the first six months of 2015.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Amanda Morales |
April 14, 2016

Cool Choices: Stock your fridge for health

Turn your attention to the refrigerator during spring cleaning.

Health

By Roger Drouin |
May 30, 2013

Projected budget deficit: $6 million

Rising pension costs make up a large part of the city deficit. The city manager and finance director seek ways to trim costs.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
February 5, 2014

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
November 13, 2023

Master artists turn Siesta Beach into temporary sand sculpture gallery

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival hosted a roster of international master sand sculptors.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 9, 2024

Ten-Minute Play Festival tackles big stories in tight narratives

Eight plays written by Florida dramatists will compete in Theatre Odyssey's 19th annual festival Jan. 11-14.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
March 6, 2024

Woman arrested after assault by spray bottle

A domestic dispute call ended with a woman being arrested for throwing a spray bottle at her boyfriend. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
October 23, 2022

Myakka animal sanctuary survives despite extensive damage from Hurricane Ian

Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary clean up after $60,000 of damage in Myakka.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
May 16, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 18-24

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 13, 2022

The Luffing Lassies celebrate 50 years of friendships on the water

The Luffing Lassies is celebrating its 50th anniversary of bringing together adventurous women who bond over good company and the fine art of sailing.