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Results for: Scoop Hero Mesa is a local poop scooping company in Mesa, AZ

  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 10, 2013
Siesta Key participates in worldwide ocean awareness

Siesta Key joined people all around the world in an ocean blessing Saturday, June 8 for World Ocean Day.

  • Siesta 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 Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2014
Sound of scholars

Local students Caleb Upton and Matthew Vaadi received some help for their upcoming studies to the tune of $1,000 each from the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys. The scholarships were made possible through the Sheridan E. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. Both students plan to use the funds toward a career in music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Olympic figure skaters to visit local ice rink

United States Olympic Figure Skating Team members Felicia Zhang and Nathan Bartholomay will be available for a local meet-and-greet.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

This weekend, Main Street will become home to hundreds of artists from around the country. The event also showcases the best local and regional artists of the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 5, 2024
Anheuser-Busch delivers water to local communities for Hurricane Helene relief

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and Anheuser-Busch delivered clean, canned drinking water to Sarasota and Manatee communities, including Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2010
Residents walk for veterans

A little more than a dozen residents gathered at San Marco Plaza Nov. 6 for the Veterans Walk of Honor and clothesline art show. Residents bundled up and walked two miles up to Main Street and back in support of our local veterans.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: Selby Garden Music Series

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens held its first Garden Music Series of the spring season on Sunday, April 3 at Selby. Local band "Yesterdayze" had the crowd grooving to tunes from the '60s.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 3, 2011
GALLERY: LBKCA Annual Juried Members' Exhibition

Local talent was on display at the opening reception for the Annual Juried Members' Exhibition at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, held Thursday, March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: 1st Annual Mardi Gras at Voocaray

The 1st Annual Sarasota Mardi Gras happened this past Sunday, March 6 at Voocaray in Gulf Gate. The event was not only for fun, but 25% of the proceeds from the event went to the local Habitat for Humanity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held a luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room. The luncheon included a meet and greet with local Democratic candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Obituary: E. Muriel Thayer

E. Muriel Thayer, 100, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Sale Away Preparation

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted its Sale Away featuring books, clothes, electronics, fresh baked goods and much more on March 8. Proceeds benefit local missions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan |
  • November 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Noise Ordinance 4 CD Release Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Noise Ordinance 4 CD Release Party

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 2, 2023
Warmer water temperatures already have effect on Sarasota Bay

Local experts and water recreation guides weigh in on the impacts of rising water temperatures in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • July 6, 2021
Attempt to silence social media clearly unconstitutional

Legislation to control social media flies in the face of Gov. Desantis' and the GOP's free-market values.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 1, 2022
No butts about it: local governments set to take up beach smoking ban

With enabling legislation going into effect last week, city and county governments are poised to implement smoking bans on public beaches

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore, Baruch Feigenbaum |
  • September 13, 2023
A new path for local public transit

Despite population growth, county bus systems have seen a decline in riders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 15, 2010
Coast is clear

During the early months of summer, Longboat hotel officials worried that misconceptions about the BP oil spill would impact tourism. Now, most report that summer business remained stable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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