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By Observer Staff |
September 4, 2022

County law enforcement gifted cost-efficient driver training simulators

The Barancik Foundation's donation allows police officers to train safely for dangerous scenarios.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
September 12, 2022

It's a deal: Longboat Key appoints Howard Tipton as new town manager

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved the contract with Tipton on Monday. Tom Harmer's contract is extended.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 28, 2010

Chapel signs cell-tower lease

The Longboat Island Chapel signed a lease July 26 for a 150-foot cell tower to be placed on its property at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
January 23, 2013

Our View: Save the Hilton

Another 5.0 tremor for Longboat Key: The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort is on the edge of no longer being a Hilton!

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Nick Friedman |
July 27, 2016

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jay Heater |
October 27, 2015

Everybody in the boat

New world championships director wants community to row together.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
April 30, 2014

Saputo awarded DAR Medal of Honor

Gold Coast Eagle's Col. John Saputo becomes one of about 1,500 people honored with the award since 1972.

Longboat Key
News

By Nolan Peterson |
January 30, 2014

Sarasota man goes inside the 'Hermit Kingdom'

Sarasota resident Hakan Sokmensuer was part of a small group of tourists who accompanied Dennis Rodman and his team of NBA legends to Pyongyang, North Korea, earlier this month.

Siesta Key
News

By Petra Rivera |
June 19, 2024

Gus Mollasis teaches the magic of movies on Longboat Key

"At The Movies with Gus Mollasis" at the Education Center takes film students back to the golden age of cinema.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
April 19, 2025

'Hadestown' will be Braden River High theater director's final show

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall is leaving Braden River High after 15 years.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
February 27, 2025

Former explosives expert gets a charge out of helping dogs

Lakewood Ranch's John Scomillio has made a home for himself at Dogs Inc.

East County
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
July 2, 2025

Sarasota Youth Opera campers perform scenes they produced

Kids created their own lyrics and choreography for four opera scenes, which they performed for their families on the last day of camp.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
October 1, 2025

Lifelong Longboat runner shares motivation for staying on the move

Harold Cullison, who owns the Sandpiper Inn with his wife, Christine, has much to celebrate this fall as he took first place in his category for a 10K race and recently reopened the inn.