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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 18, 2013
Tickets available for Fish Fry, Lawn Party

Buy your tickets today for two favorite Longboat Key events coming up next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: David Barrett

The Sarasota High pitcher talks getting focused and Fortnite.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mark Townsend

The Riverview High senior talks switch hitting and dealing with failure.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 9, 2020
Turtle season closes strong on Longboat Key

Turtles had their fourth-best nesting year in 2020, barely acknowledging a pandemic is still raging above water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 18, 2019
Welcome back, Longboaters: Here's what you missed

While the summer heat was on, a batch of stories made us think and (occasionally) smile. Here are the 10 best, plus a few extras for good measure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.12.17

From star sightings to glamorous engagement parties, we have the scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: Helen M. Thorkelsen

Helen M. Thorkelsen, of Longboat Key and formerly of Philadelphia, died Feb. 15. She was 72.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The accidental set designer

Michael Bush has turned Home Resource into an unlikely stage for intimate theater. The contemporary furniture store has become one of Sarasota's best-kept theater secrets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2014
Memories & mishaps

For the holidays, the Observer collected Christmas stories - both heartwarming and head shaking - from readers. From burnt dinners and terrifying encounters with Santa to tales of the true meaning of Christmas, these stories are sure to add a little happiness and laughter to your holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Majestic van Ingen

The Riverview High senior girls soccer defender helped lead the Rams to a district title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 1, 2024
Train like an Olympian: Niche sports have home in Sarasota

Fencing and synchronized swimming clubs offer fun and high-level instruction.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 23, 2016
BRAKES brings teen hands-on driving school to East County

Bradenton Motorsports Park will host BRAKES, which puts teens in emergency and panic driving situations, in May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • April 4, 2018
Guitarist Jason Vieaux returns to La Musica

The international chamber music festival welcomes back the Grammy Award winner.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2012
Lady Pirate tennis player signs with Coastal Carolina

Braden River High senior Marie Babayan signed a national letter of intent Nov. 16 to play tennis for Coastal Carolina University.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 7, 2016
Colony Resort proposal will go to referendum

The referendum will decide whether to allow 180 residential units on top of the existing 237 tourism units in the planned $1B redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Cops Corner

Dr. Strangelove sighting 9:53 a.m. - 1600 block of Main Street. Road Hazard. A man in an electric wheelchair was driving down the middle of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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