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  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 16, 2017
Twin Shores kicks off St. Patrick's Day

Residents enjoyed a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 3, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Super Bowl Sunday

Following their Sunday morning service, chapel members gathered for lunch Feb. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.16.17

East County sports roundup: 05.16.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 14, 2016
Booker shoots past Manatee

The Booker High girls basketball team notched its 16th win of the season Jan. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 31, 2017
Sands Point sips and socializes

Residents gathered for an afternoon of wine tasting on Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 1, 2016
Sarasota Football Final

Two big wins from area teams highlight this week's roundup.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2015
Giving Challenge kicks off

The Giving Challenge offers an online avenue for charity donations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs takes a stroll through Payne Park

Teams collected more than $100,000 for the Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon Saturday, March 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 3, 2015
Key Niners putts toward fall

Key Niners welcomed back its 75 members on Nov. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 25, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Orioles Chamber Reception

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce welcomed back the Baltimore Orioles for the sixth season at the Ed Smith Stadium with a reception Feb. 25 at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2013
Man on the Street: Residents sound off on Sarasota's noise ordinance

Residents respond to the newest updates on Sarasota's downtown noise ordinance. Watch our video to hear what they had to say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 30, 2013
Anti-Muslim Brotherhood protests on bayfront

Area supporters of the current Egyptian government gathered Friday afternoon on the bayfront to protest the Muslim Brotherhood and the United States' involvement in Egypt.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2023
Sarasota Opera lovers gather for Curtain Raiser

Supporters of the opera came together to kick off the 2023-24 season with a dinner.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
Down to the Wires: everything you need to know about the undergrounding referendum

Get the facts on undergrounding Longboat Key utilities before you cast your ballot in the Nov. 3 referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 30, 2013
Downtown merchants welcome changes

Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 18, 2024
Casual restaurant to open on Longboat Key in October

Lo’ Key Island Grille will emphasize a laid-back atmosphere with a sizable outdoor space while serving fresh seafood.

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 21, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel hosts charity event benefiting young parents

The chapel donated baby items for teen parents in the Riverview High School Cyesis program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 6, 2023
Longboat Harbour hosts Fourth of July party

Residents spent time together on Independence Day over a dinner spread and amazing community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 23, 2022
Second annual satellite walk makes strides against breast cancer

About 60 walkers skipped the drive to Nathan Benderson Park and showed their support for breast cancer on Longboat Key instead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 24, 2009
Film review: 'An Education'

In her first major role, Carey Mulligan plays Jenny, a 16-year-old A-student bound for Oxford. That is, until she meets the smooth-talking, wildly handsome David (Peter Sarsgaard), who's twice her age.

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