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By Lesley Dwyer |
May 6, 2024

Nurse-turned-florist finds roots with Posies Flower Truck

Julie Peters's budding business will be making the rounds at special events in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Business

By Observer Staff |
December 24, 2023

2023: Best of Black Tie

It was a year filled with the three F's: fun, fashion and fundraising. Here are some of our favorite moments from the area’s social scene in 2023.

Black Tie

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 24, 2024

Inside Longboat Key Fire Rescue's airlift training day

Firefighters sharpen skills in support of the helicopter crews that handle trauma victim transports.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
February 28, 2024

East County athletes help send Cougars girls basketball to states

The Cardinal Mooney girls basketball team has reached the Class 3A state tournament four years in a row but have yet to win the title.

East County
Sports

By Dylan Campbell |
December 16, 2024

Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer takes the hard road

The Thunder has scheduled tougher opponents to help prepare for the postseason.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 10, 2024

Man claims he 'owns the road,' wants construction workers fined

A citizen called to report after-hours construction work and proceeded to become argumentative. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Matt Walsh |
January 22, 2025

The Gulf of America: Yes!

Given what Mexico has done to the United States, Mexico doesn’t deserve to have that wonderful body of water named after it.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
March 20, 2025

Art students spotlight service, guide dogs' relationships with handlers

Featuring graduates and service and guide dogs of Dogs Inc., the showcase by Ringling College of Art and Design students will be hosted at Discovery Day on the Dogs Inc. campus.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
September 20, 2023

Life on the water suits former Longboat Key mayor

Jim Brown finds community, activity and peace while realizing his dream of living on the water.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 15, 2023

Myakka City conservatory is for the birds and veterans

Greg Para started the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory after returning from Afghanistan in 2013.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 11, 2023

Longboat, Sarasota discuss Fruitville lane reduction, infrastructure projects

Commissioners from Longboat Key and the city of Sarasota met on Oct. 9 to share updates on infrastructure projects.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
October 12, 2023

Baltimore Orioles show off long-term plan in 2023

The team might make a fast exit from the postseason — but this year is only the beginning.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 13, 2023

Longboat Key unveils Karon Family Pavilion at Veterans Day ceremony

The Veterans Day ceremony included a $35,750 donation to SRQ Vets and the space’s inaugural musical performance.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
November 16, 2023

Osteria 500 serves Italian food with Italian soul

The restaurant’s co-owner is grounded in Italy’s culinary past. He’s equally grounded in Italy’s inventive, creative commitment to the future.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 20, 2023

Gold, Williams secure second terms in uncontested Town Commission race

Because the Longboat Key Town Commission race is uncontested, no election will take place, and the two commissioners will retain their seats for three more years.