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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 8, 2026
Longboat boutique boosts new literacy nonprofit branch

Longboat's J. McLaughlin store recently supported a new Sarasota branch of Bernie's Book Bank with a Sip and Shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 26, 2022
My Hometown Fest returns to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Live music, food and craft beverages lead to funds for the Sertoma Kids Speech and Language Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 24, 2009
Player of the Week - Michael Pollock

We caught up with Michael Pollock after a tennis match at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan |
  • October 21, 2009
Deal Us In: readers get chance to bid

This hand is from an American Contract Bridge League International Fund Game, held at local bridge clubs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • June 10, 2009
Deal Us In: Take a chance

Deal Us In: Take a chance

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 18, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Grill Favorites (VIDEO)

In honor of Father's Day, The East County Observer caught up with employees and customers at the Gateway Publix to learn about their favorite grilling meats.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2012
Children's week observed at City Hall

The city of Sarasota has an artwork display at City Hall in honor of Children's Week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Enthusiastic reader takes Observer on tour of Europe

Ordinarily, we are thrilled whenever we receive an It's Read Everywhere submission from one of our readers. We're always amazed where you take our little paper -- and your creativity in composing the photograph.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
Vet clinic slated for S.R. 70 site

Lakewood Ranch couple plans to open an 8,000-square-foot veterinary clinic near the Lakewood Walk Shopping Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 28, 2011
Memorable Reunion

Riverview High School's class of 1991 celebrated its 20-year reunion Saturday, July 23, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 10, 2010
Town plans low-key 55th anniversary celebration

The town of Longboat Key will turn 55 years old on Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 13, 2011
Former trailer park may soon see movement

By late spring, dirt could be moved on the former trailer park at the Stickney Point Road gateway to Siesta Key. Two hotels are being discussed for the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 15, 2010
Man on the street: Thankful time

We asked Longboaters what they are thankful for this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 3, 2010
Man on the Street: Downtown Improvements

We headed to downtown Sarasota to pose the question: What do you think of the Five Points roundabout in particular and the downtown improvements overall?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Michael Cronin shares the story of his saffron-colored ride

Every day's a sunny one for Michael Cronin, who drives a rubber duck-colored 1940 Pontiac. (For car aficionados, that's 77 Corvette Yellow.)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 15, 2013
VIDEO: TWIS interviews Anne-Marie Slaughter at the 2013 Renaissance Luncheon

VIDEO: TWIS interviews Anne-Marie Slaughter at the 2013 Renaissance Luncheon

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  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 30, 2013
Key couple's donation inspires others

When Chuck and Margie Barancik learned about Season of Sharing in early January, they immediately wanted to donate - anonymously.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 19, 2020
Beat goes on in East County

Braden River High School's Marching Band of Pirates resume practice.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2018
U.S. House District 17 Bill Atkins

Atkins is running in the GOP primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund honors 'power couple'

Lakewood Ranch 'power couple' named C. John Clarke Humanitarian of the Year

  • East County
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