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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Peacock fowl: friends or foes?

Not everyone in Longbeach Village hates the peacocks. Some say the Longboat Key Town Commission needs to think twice before making a drastic decision on the fate of the peafowl.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2015
19 and Counting

The Riverview High girls cross-country team extended its streak of Cross-Country State Championship appearances Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 15, 2013
Desoto Speedway welcomes new owners, name

New owners hope to revive the South's 'fastest short track.'

  • East County
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  • By Dr. David Rossin |
  • May 15, 2013
My View: Seniors oppose nuclear plants? Not so fast

Lately it seems every interest group and political candidate trying to win a public debate wants to claim that "senior citizens are on my side."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Bob Craft was always on a mission to serve

The U.S. Air Force veteran and Emerald Harbor resident died last week of cancer. He was 70.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2013
Beach project stance shifts

The town of Longboat Key will re-bid its beach project next year in the hopes of attaining a cheaper price. That project could include three groins.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 8, 2014
Business lights up on the Key

Giacomo's Cigar Bar, J.McLaughlin and Amore by Andrea are coming to the island this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen and Brian Blanco |
  • October 15, 2014
Mall madness

East County couple Jen and Brian Blanco give you the inside scoop on their strategies for the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening. Follow their mall journey below.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 2, 2014
Top Sports Moments of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 20, 2013
Mustangs rush to fourth-straight victory over the Pirates

Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex and running back J.T. Fischer combined for 233 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Mustangs to a 42-31 victory over rival Braden River tonight in the Class 7A-District 10 opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
World changer

Time magazine recently included Brittany Wenger, an Out-of-Door Academy graduate and Duke freshman, on its '30 People Under 30 Changing the World' list.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 19, 2014
Fitness profiles: the community within the community

Helene Tucker and Lynne Ginsburg are two of many participants who exercise their fitness options at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Unmasking the Opera gala; Fierce, Fabulous and 40; Super Bowl round-up; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 18, 2018
Banjoist Cynthia Sayer's fateful swap makes for a revolutionary career

Cynthia Sayer didn't set out to be an acclaimed banjo player — but her passion and her style make a recipe for success.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 19, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Michael Garzia

Out-of-Door Academy freshman had a breakout performance in spring game win.

  • East County
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 22, 2025
Leonard Reid House celebrates first anniversary

The historic home is now home to an African American arts, culture and history center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 19, 2025
Just an observation: I love airplanes

Manatee County and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport open their new Aircraft Observation Area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 27, 2023
Local photographer captures another side of Ukraine war in new project

Allan Mestel’s latest project focuses on the people in the Russia-Ukraine war.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 2, 2023
Manatee is the 14th healthiest county in Florida

The Manatee HealthCare Alliance, along with agencies all over the country, conduct health assessments every few years that inform the Community Health Improvement Plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 17, 2023
Lake Club residents grant Manatee children's Christmas wishes

The Lake Club Santa's Sleigh Project supports 80 children in need at the Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County.

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