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Results for: WowAngel Discount Code : "AVA" Get 15% Off On Your Skincare

  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 20, 2014
The Faces of Summer

We took to the streets to take a closer look at the people and places of Longboat Key during the off-season. What we found was that the Key is still in season for a variety of people who live, work, visit and shop in the area during the summer. Although the weather is hot and humid, the visitors and residents we found out and about over the weekend are the pulse that brings the town to life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tarpon Tournament Awards Banquet

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament came to a close with an Awards Banquet Saturday, July 19, at the Hyatt Regency. Anglers and family members enjoyed dinner and drinks to celebrate the end of the three-month tournament. The tournament finished with a fish-off on June 21st with angler David Sugar winning by catching and releasing 38¾ inches.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Turkey Bowl

The Out-of-Door Academy kicked off the holiday weekend with its annual Turkey Bowl, Tuesday Nov. 26. Lower school students spent the afternoon watching selected fifth graders play football. The Turkey Bowl has taken place every year for more than twenty-five years and marks the beginning of the holiday season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 9, 2025
Sunset sparkles for SPARCC's fundraising soirée

Guests enjoyed a brilliant orange sunset over Sarasota Bay to kick off a night of fundraising, dinner and dancing.

  • Black Tie
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 22, 2013
No Laughing Matter: Pam McCurdy

Pam McCurdy is the set-up to Les McCurdy's punchline -- she's the reason that McCurdy's Comedy Theatre will celebrate 25 years of laughs. The McCurdys tell the story of how they met and opened a comedy club.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
SMART trots onto new home site

The Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy officially will move into its permanent location March 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2015
TSA students rock nationals

Haile and Nolan Middle schools ranked No. 1 and No. 2 nationally at the 2015 TSA national competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 20, 2014
The Army Corps sounds off on dredge backlash

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives say their intentions have been unfairly represented in the debate swirling around a proposed project to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 28, 2022
The top 10 East County sports moments of 2022

Once again, teams and individuals from the area brought home plenty of hardware over the last 12 months.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2009
'Tis the stone-crab season

For generations, the Moore family has worked in the stone-crab business. Now, the family restaurant is gearing up for its 43rd season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 20, 2025
Organized Manatee resident group wins out over builder again

County commissioners voted 5-2 to deny a proposal for one of the last parcels in the Tara community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 17, 2023
False shoplifting accusation results in a 44-cent refund

A man was falsely accused by grocery store employees of stealing bananas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Arena Reboot

With full ownership of the hockey arena site, SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen said he will question everything as his company moves forward on the project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner

June 21 "Snake Charmer" 5:24 p.m. - Animal Rescue. Police noticed an unsteady bicyclist swerving into Gulf of Mexico Drive. Police discovered he was holding a snake in his hand while riding. Police stopped the bicyclist, took the 3-foot dead rat snake from him and promised to give it a proper burial.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
News Briefs

Feb. 21 deadline to register for town election; Sarasota Sheriff's Office arrests former Key resident; Commission appoints board members; Pet licenses available at Alicia's Grooming

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 29, 2019
Shore begins hiring, aims to add parking

Owner says hiring could be done in June and restaurant could open by end of July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 2, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.03.16

Here's what you missed last week...

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
Bullock wants phased renovations for Longboat Key's south fire station

Citing expensive costs, Town Manager Dave Bullock told the Town Commission last week he’s more comfortable with a phased renovation plan for the aging south fire station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
News Briefs

Commissioners considers re-lease of Burns Square lot; North Trail rezone public hearing is continued

  • Sarasota
  • News
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