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  • By Adrian Moore, Jacob Rich |
  • February 12, 2025
Deaths rose under Bondi

Fewer Americans are drug addicts, yet more people are dying from drug use. Law enforcement’s crackdown on opioids just caused users to shift to fentanyl.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 5, 2022
Last Paddler Standing event showcases endurance at Benderson Park

The event, which had 30 participants, saw Paolo Marconi paddle approximately 48 hours straight to win the competition, with only short breaks in between laps of the park's lake.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 9, 2026
Brothers fundraise in their father's memory

Chase and Drew Smith held their third annual track and field fundraiser for pediatric cancer research.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Our view

The hedgehog strategy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 19, 2021
Art Center Sarasota teaches kids to create at summer camp

The weekly camp programs started June 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 16, 2009
Seaplace wraps up holiday season with twice the party

Seaplace held a welcome-back party for its residents, along with a farewell gathering for outgoing Manager Steve Grekowicz Dec. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2009
Car burglars hit Lakewood

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, the burglars entered cars on Arrowhead Run, Bullrush Terrace and Hyacinth Place.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 23, 2009
Tiny's cancels New Year's Eve dinner

The dinner is canceled, but the celebration will take place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2010
Music on Main canceled

The event has been canceled because of rain. Tomorrow's Ovation fest is still scheduled.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Shark visits LB Harbour Towers

Connecticut resident Melissa DiGalbo, who is currently staying on Longboat Key, snapped this photo of a shark Thursday, May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2010
Buchanan to visit LECOM

Buchanan will speak at the East County medical school from 9:30-10:30 a.m., April 26.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 29, 2010
Kids twist their bodies into fun shapes

From barking in downward dog to hissing in cobra, Yoga from the Heart's Pretzel Yoga class for children ages 5 to 10 explores yoga in a fun and interesting way. Taught by Alex Miller, the class (which is optional for parents) used animated poses, yoga stories and basic stretching exercises Wednesday, July 21, to promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. The class meets weekly at 4 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call 929-9878.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2010
Gray cat lost near Observer office

A 5-year-old tabby cat named Max has been missing since Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

This week's Observer Team Spotlight is Matt McDuffie.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2011
County considers sign ordinance

Manatee County commissioners today will consider new signage regulations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2011
IDA reviews search firms

Members of the Inter-District Authority will hold a meeting at 1 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Obituary: Caleb Livingston Batten

Caleb Livingston Batten, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 6. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 14, 2011
Buchanan visits pharmacy center

U.S. Rep, Vern Buchanan is scheduled to tour the Community Pharmacy of Sarasota at 10 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Treasury Dude

Florida State Representative Ray Pilon named 'Treasury Dude' this weekend's honorary Secretary of Treasury at a press conference this morning in Selby Five Points Park. Pilon presented the sculpture, made by Tube Dude creator Scott Gerber, with a symbolic oil can in order to 'grease the wheels of progress' for the Sarasota Arts Festival this weekend. The Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 and Sunday, Feb. 20, on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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