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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: George M. Bachar

George M. Bachar, 78, of Sarasota, died April 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 14, 2013
Emergency chief sends storm reminder

Sarasota County's emergency management chief urges storm season preparation, reminding officials of Hurricane Charley in 2004.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 17, 2014
Temple Beth Sholom Schools Culinary Delights Cooking Camp

Temple Beth Sholom Schools hosted Culinary Delights Cooking Camp last week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
Obituary: Lamont Dell Fogt

Lamont Dell Fogt, 92, formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • April 22, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Café on St. Armands

Snack, savor, repeat: Taste of the Week is red snapper crudo.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 10, 2024
Not all Longboaters are on board with library

A reader reminds Longboat Key's mayor that the press is a watchdog on public servants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 30, 2025
Longboat seeks input on traffic congestion

As summer begins to wind down, town officials are seeking public input on the best strategies to improve traffic congestion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 18, 2023
Longboat firefighters take the plunge for clean water

Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel joined other area departments in Bradenton Beach in support of Islanders 4 Clean Water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 5, 2011
Jim Brown leaves behind a legacy

After 35 years on Longboat Key, Jim Brown, former mayor, town commissioner and champion of the island bids adieu to his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2010
Man of vision

The former chief of the company that developed much of Longboat Key says he has hope for the island to fulfill Arvida's vision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 24, 2021
Angela Mali teaches yoga at Bayfront Park

Mali's classes are donation-based and relaxed enough for anyone to join.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 2, 2020
Hope thrives on horseback for East County resident

After stroke, East County senior takes SMART approach to horseback riding.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 31, 2020
Flanzer Trust rolls out donation-matching program

Philanthropic organization hopes to encourage smaller donors to become active.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 4, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'As You Like It'

'As You Like It,' the current Asolo Conservatory production, revels in some of Shakespeare's romantic comedy favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 14, 2010
How deconditioned readers can make exercise gains

It was a pleasure to visit my former homes in Michigan and New York City last month and spend time with friends of long duration, some of whom I had not seen for many years. But alas, I found that a couple of them were just plain out of shape. Souls that formerly radiated energy had lost their vibrancy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2019
New general manager brings his 'Simple' tasks to the Grande Clubhouse in Lakewood Ranch

Longtime hospitality industry executive Brad Jeffers takes over at the Grande Clubhouse in the Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2014
Mote: 'Dead in the water'

After Sarasota failed to endorse Mote's plan for a bayfront aquarium, the organization re-examines its options to accommodate growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2014
Home Again

Salon owner Rob Smith returned to the ice about two years ago after a 12-year hiatus following a neck injury.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 10, 2024
Cookbook by Longboat resident makes recipes easy to read

Kathleen Greig shares her love for diverse cuisines and recipes through her blog and debut cookbook, "Inspired Cuisine."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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