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  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 10, 2010
Longboat Key churches step up to help Haiti

All the Key churches have instituted various Haiti relief efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 8, 2010
Who's funding the candidates?

Developers, builders and construction companies are all contributing campaign money to County Commissioners Joe Barbetta and Nora Patterson, who are up for re-election this fall. But Patterson, who's married to a lawyer, is also receiving donations from attorneys.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 22, 2010
Cubbie goes on the prowl backstage (VIDEO)

Heidi Kurpiela and her limelight loving pug, Cubbie, made their stage debut June 5 in Jane Martin's 'Talking With,' at Tampa's Carrollwood Playhouse. Here's a backstage peek at the all-female cast quietly rehearsing their lines on opening night. Not only did the pug steal the show, he almost stole the dressing room brownies.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2012
May 7: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
JUST THE STATS

12:59:21 - The finish time for first place West Florida Performance Handicap Racing Fleet Non-Spinnaker boat Necessary Evil, skippered by Dave Olson, in the Snowbird Regatta.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2011
Just the Stats 6.09.11

See the Observer's by-the-numbers breakdown of the week in East County sports.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
Tara assists in medical mission

Teachers, administrators and staff at Tara Elementary School have rallied behind the child of one of their own.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2011
Lady Pirates cruise past Dixie Hollins

The Braden River High softball team dominated Dixie Hollins 20-0 in district action March 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2012
Obituary: Edwin M. Wheeler

Edwin M. Wheeler of Sarasota, formerly of Longboat Key and Washington D.C. died on Feb. 18. He was 85.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2012
Commissioners praise new fire boat

A new Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat was dedicated last week and is already being utilized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 10, 2019
All lanes reopened on Gulf of Mexico Drive after gas-line break

Longboat Key officials closed the two-lane road around noon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 1, 2019
Out-of-Door graduates honored in Lakewood Ranch

Out of Door graduates honored in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 11, 2019
County libraries to join statewide interlibrary loan program

Once delivered, residents can simply pick up their requested items at their local library.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 18, 2017
Temple Emanu-El celebrates new year of religious school

Although Hurricane Irma delayed the service by one week, congregants gathered on Sept. 17 at Temple Emanu-El to celebrate the beginning of the religious school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 22, 2017
Lemur reserve in Myakka seeking help during hurricane season

The Myakka City Lemur Reserve has created a wish list.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 27, 2017
Tea for the Sea guests raise a pinky to Mote

Supporters of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium gathered April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club for a high tea-themed benefit.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 21, 2015
Lakewood grapplers post third-place finish

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team had three individuals winners at the Southside Duals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 15, 2017
Temple Sinai serves up traditional dishes at 9th annual Jewish Food Festival

The event brought thousands of people to the temple on Jan. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 10, 2017
Humane Society hosts dog-on good time

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted their first Smoochy Poochy Yappy Hour.

  • Sarasota
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