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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 2, 2013
Chris-Craft focuses on high-end boat niche

Chris-Craft, the company that made boats for John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley, has slowly sailed back to pre-downturn levels. One key lesson: Get expenses under control.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2014
Our View

Taxpayers are not obligated

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2013
Year in Review: January 2013, Dora the Explorer

Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters retired after a career that spans more than six decades as an inquisitive journalist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
10 to Attend: Longboat Key

Get in the spirit of season by making plans to attend these don't-miss events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2013
Our View

How 2050 ties to homeless

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2021
Sarasota woman holds New York City Marathon record streak at 42 and counting

Connie Lyke-Brown is the Iron Horse of New York City Marathons for women.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 6, 2021
Town Center stage just the latest in a series of landmarks named for people

With a 7-0 vote, Town Commissioners approved calling the to-be-built centerpiece of the Town Center Green the Karon Family Pavilion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2024
'Clyde’s' turns up the heat at FSU/Asolo Conservatory

When four ex-cons find work in Clyde’s kitchen, they discover it’s just another prison.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 14, 2024
In defense of developers

It was certainly a cringe moment recently when former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, who is running for the District 3 Sarasota County Commission seat, made a comment about the region’s most prominent developers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 13, 2025
Tara's Ray of Sunshine has brightened the lives of students for two decades

Raymond Turner, a volunteer tutor at Tara Elementary School, has been offering his math skills and advice since 2004.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2024
What to watch as spring football begins in Sarasota

Each of the area's teams has intriguing storylines to follow before summer arrives.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 15, 2024
New hurricane graphics better explain the dangers of approaching storms

CEO and Chair of the Climate Adaptation Center Bob Bunting stressed the importance of understanding hurricane forecasts and what they mean for hurricane seasons that are increasing in intensity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 16, 2024
Sammy's Run founders take a final lap but remain resolute in their cause

The story of Sammy’s Run is similar to the race’s namesake: a gritty mix of togetherness and toughness. Not to mention the unending love a determined couple has for their son.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 12, 2025
The end of property taxes?

Gov. DeSantis has achieved extraordinary results in his six years. Ending property taxes would be the clincher.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 23, 2025
Hyatt redevelopment nears city staff sign-off, appeal hearing pending

With partial city staff sign-off in hand, Kolter Group still faces an appeal to the City Commission over claims of adverse impact on Quay Block 1 and other irregularities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 26, 2025
City begins traffic calming plan update process

Sarasota city staff has is in the initial stage of developing an updated plan to slow down vehicle traffic on city streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Rotary kicks off ninth year of Books for Kids program

The Books for Kids Kindergarten program, which helps students discover a love for reading and increases reading scores, is expanding into more Manatee and Sarasota County classrooms this school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Emma Burke |
  • November 25, 2023
The perfect Prohibition-style cocktails around Sarasota

Toast to the 90th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition at these bars in Sarasota, St. Armands Circle and Waterside Place.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 28, 2025
PGA Senior Championship a test run for PGA Championship at The Concession

The Concession Golf Club is one step closer to hosting a major golf tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 23, 2025
'Crazy cooks' broaden their palettes at The Out-of-Door Academy

In a camp hosted by Pure Imagination Studio and Sarasota Parks and Recreation, 22 campers learned to prepare 10 different meals and desserts.

  • East County
  • Schools
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