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By Carter Weinhofer |
October 1, 2024

Longboat commissioner got stuck on boat during Hurricane Helene

The day Hurricane Helene passed by Longboat Key, District 1 Commissioner Gary Coffin ended up spending the night on his boat to prevent it from slipping away.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 16, 2023

Longboat police lower the heat over air-conditioning troubles

A hot room led to rising heat at a Longboat Key condo. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lauren Tronstad |
February 8, 2023

Pickleball demand continues to see speedy growth

Bayfront Park pickleball courts are typically full with upwards of 40 people waiting their turn at peak play times.

Longboat Key
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
June 15, 2020

Happy Father's Day, Longboat Key

Longboat's little ones give us an overview of their fathers.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Mallory Gnaegy |
August 15, 2012

BACKSTAGE PASS: Loipa AraÃºjo

Loipa AraÃºjo joined the Ballet Nacional de Cuba in 1955, and became a principal dancer 10 years later. Currently, the Havana-born 71-year-old has been guest teaching ballets around the world.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
January 25, 2017

Remembering Rocky

Family hopes patriarch's legacy will inspire others to live, love better.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
March 18, 2015

Pink and proactive

Sisters Andria and Lauren Cucci are defying their odds of developing breast cancer thanks to BRACAnalysis testing.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
August 19, 2024

Longboat cheesecake parlor becomes donut shop

Gary Hagen plans to shift the focus of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor to serve up unique donut flavors on the island.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ryan Kohn |
May 20, 2021

ODA baseball captures Class 2A state championship

The Thunder used big hits and steady pitching to beat St. Johns Country Day 5-3 in Fort Myers.

East County
Sports

By Dean Kalahar |
July 12, 2012

My View: Pine View School: gifted or gilded?

The enrollment statistics for Sarasota gifted school are out of the norm. Are that many children really gifted?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
May 2, 2012

Wandall legislation generates $2 million

The Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act, which regulates the use of red-light cameras in Florida, has generated more than $2 million for researching spinal cord injuries.

East County
News

By Rachel S. OHara |
June 7, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Julie Forbes

Julie Forbes has had a love of being out on the water since she was an infant. As a child, she accompanied her parents while they raced their sailboat on the Long Island Sound.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Victor Kline |
June 13, 2012

My View: Hurricane Season: evacuate or stay?

As one of the instructors with our Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team, I spend most of my time helping our neighborhood volunteers stay prepared to respond should a major storm or other disaster threaten our area.

East County
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
June 20, 2012

BUSINESS OBSERVER

Richard D. Crawford receives award; LLSA Chamber announces nominees; Martinez to serve elegant French dinner; Happy anniversary, Nancy Oberlin

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
September 8, 2011

Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Pam Eubanks |
August 24, 2011

Man, paralyzed by cancer, celebrates daughter's birth

Ryan Roman didn't know if he'd be alive to see the birth of his daughter,Giavanna. Now, he can't wait to see what the future holds for her.

East County
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
September 20, 2012

Crosswalk construction starts this month

A Florida Department of Transportation project aimed at improving pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road has evolved from raised medians to six crosswalks.