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  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 25, 2011
Florida fresh produce hits the spot

What comes after strawberries in the way of widely available, locally grown produce? According to Dale Rodgers, produce manager of the Publix store on Longboat Key, it's quite a list.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
Cops Corner 03.24.11

The complainant was walking his dog, and when he arrived back at his residence, he noticed a plastic bag by the driveway. He picked up the bag and noticed it had marijuana and drug paraphernalia in it.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • August 15, 2013
Lowered Siesta Key speed limit could lead to 'assisted suicides'

According to the law, suicide is illegal. And assisting someone to take their own life is currently illegal, as well.Â

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 9, 2021
Unicorp proposes changes to St. Regis development

In February, Unicorp closed on a settlement to dissolve the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 12, 2014
Social Studies: Cornelia Matson

Cornelia Matson, the philanthropist with an elegant southern drawl, opens up about the important milestones in her life and her insatiable passion for home remodeling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 8, 2025
Graci McGillicuddy presented with Lifetime Achievement Award

Republican Party of Sarasota County recognizes her work on behalf of abused children, including through her co-founding of All Star Children's Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota artist displays rock-themed collection at All Angels Gallery

Janice Newman focuses on creating community around art to use it as a tool for discovery and meditation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 13, 2025
Is it nuts to give dogs peanut butter?

At Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center, peanut butter is used as a tool to distract and provide enrichment in the shelter environment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 12, 2025
'Whew! Back on Longboat Key, what did I miss?'

Street signs, Mote's City Island exodus and business shake-ups dominated headlines over the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • August 6, 2023
Get poppin’ with the best prosecco cocktails in paradise

Why wait for New Year's to break out the bubbly? Treat yourself like it's the best day of the year today.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 2, 2023
Sea turtle nesting season persisted despite high heat, hurricane

Overall, it was a good year for sea turtles, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's 'Sorrento Gang' has fun while giving back to nonprofits

From golf tournaments to Super Bowl pools, the Esplanade neighbors provide work hours and funds to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Caps off to the 2013 graduates of Longboat Key and Bird Key.

These graduates aren't just students. They're athletes, artists, volunteers and future leaders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • 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 Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
Our View: For the soul of the Colony

Inch by inch, the stalemate at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is stepping toward a resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bradentucky Bombers season opener

PHOTO GALLERY: Bradentucky Bombers season opener

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Back to School at Ashton Elementary

Ashton Elementary School students bid their summer breaks farewell for the first day of class, Monday, August 20. Parents dropped students off with tearful hugs and smiles before enjoying light snacks at a boo-hoo breakfast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First United Methodist Vacation Bible School

First United Methodist Church kicked off its vacation Bible school Monday, June 25. Students enjoyed snacks, prayers and various games and activities on their first day of camp.

  • Sarasota
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