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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2014
True Detective

Longboat Key Police Detective Capt. Kristina Roberts recently retired after more than 31 years with the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 15, 2022
Sarasota baseball coach moonlights as basketball referee

Greg Mulhollen has learned a lot from the perspective shift.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 31, 2022
Mooney boys lacrosse coach motivates team to massive comeback

Derek Wagner picked up his 100th career win in February and has plenty of wisdom to share.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 2, 2009
Runners lace up for new year

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch will open their 2009 seasons with the Canes Classic Sept. 7, while ODA will compete in the New Balance Jamboree Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2009
Sharing the Spirit

This Christmas Eve marks Christian Retreat Pastor Phil Derstine's 25th year leading carolers on a tour of local bars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Conversation with Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders, the woman whose local real estate empire surpassed $2 billion in sales last year, grew up barefoot on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 24, 2024
Longboat women embrace weightlifting for health and longevity

Women from Longboat Key Fitness lift to improve mobility and muscle development.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Term limits

A Florida Supreme Court ruling later this year could bring faster, future turnover to the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
The death of Harry Higel

In 1921, a father and son found a man lying on Beach Road, bleeding profusely. A gold ring with the inscription 'H.H.' verified it was the body of Harry Lee Higel.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 14, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Selva Grill brings Latin American flavors to Sarasota's UTC

Co-owner Jeremy Osment hopes to attract UTC customers with exotic dining experience.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 12, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD decides to go it alone on landscaping

After their inaugural landscape meeting ended without discussion, CDD supervisors voted to retake control of their assets from the HOA.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 4, 2010
Village hosts candidate forum

Five of six candidates for Longboat Key Town Commission discussed Key issues at the group's monthly meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 29, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Supporting Role

Phyllis Silverman may be Rebecca Hopkins' right-hand gal, but she's everyone else's favorite fill-in. The longtime Florida Studio Theatre staffer explains why she loves being at everyone's disposal.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Island Beat: At long last, Siesta Key welcomes a fish market

Scott Dolan has been coming to Siesta since he was a child. He's been a full-time resident since 2000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Honi Hanta hosts fall fest

Girls of all ages enjoyed beautiful weather and plenty of activities at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's Camp Honi Hanta Fall Festival Oct. 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2011
Photos of the week

A selection of the best photos from all Observers this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fashion show, luncheon and card party

All Angels by the sea Episcopal Church hosted its 17th annual fashion show, luncheon and card party to almost 140 people on Feb. 15 at Sarasota Yacht Club. They raffled for prizes like handmade jewelry, gift certificates and a gift basket from Dillards, who supplied the clothing and makeup for the event. The money raised benefits the All Angels Outreach Program, which donates 100% of its money to local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 19, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl

All of Sarasota's living and undead residents are invited to enjoy a spooky Saturday with the Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl in Gulf Gate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 19, 2015
Calling all graduates!

The Longboat Observer is looking for graduates living on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands or Bird keys

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Last call for graduates

The Longboat Observer is seeking all 2014 high school and college graduates who live on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys for its annual graduation special.

  • Longboat Key
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