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In the last two months, we featured Adrian Shawn Littlejohn, the 1-year-old son of Lakewood Ranch coach Anthony Littlejohn who battled bravely a rare cancer, twice on our cover. Sadly, he died at 9:15 a.m., May 1, resting comfortably in his mother's arms.

East County
Opinion

By Rachel S. OHara |
October 22, 2012

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Larry Hoffman

Larry Hoffman loves being in the kitchen. Whether he is trying a new recipe from a cookbook he has just read and reviewed or is trying to put his own spin on a classic dish, Hoffman finds himself very at home in the kitchen.

Siesta Key
News

By Pam Nadon |
March 20, 2013

Film Review: 'The Gatekeepers'

How open should a counter-terrorism agency be when talking about sanctioned violence?

Arts + Culture

By Amelia Hanks |
August 29, 2018

Mission accomplished in East County

Youth group from Harvest United Methodist spread loves in Naples.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
September 18, 2017

Longboat Observer Letters to the Editor

Hurricane Irma is on the minds of a lot of Longboat residents.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Cassidy Alexander |
September 28, 2017

K9 Hiro retires from Sheriff's Office

Hiro now spends his days at home going on runs, playing in puddles and carrying around a tire.

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
August 17, 2015

Manatee wins World Series crown

The Manatee All-Stars defeated Jonesboro, Ark. 15-2 to win the Cal Ripken 10U World Series Aug. 15.

East County
Sports

By Lori Sax |
October 26, 2025

All Faiths Food Bank raises money to bring fresh produce to the table

The Autumn Harvest Dinner treats guests to a farm-to-table meal while raising funds to stock its warehouse with fresh produce.

Black Tie

By Nat Kaemmerer |
November 1, 2020

Longboat author hosts book signing

Longboat Island Chapel was the event space for author Peggy Lammers' signing of her debut novel.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Nat Kaemmerer |
March 25, 2022

Rotary Club of Longboat Key reads to Tuttle Elementary School students

The club will be back in April and May to bring more books to the students.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
October 15, 2009

Horns join Michael Saunders & Co. Longboat Key South office

Realtors Maureen and Steve Horn previously worked for Prudential Palms Realty.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Pam McTeer |
June 18, 2009

FPL seeks rate increase

Florida Power & Light is seeking state approval to increase customer's base rates by 31%.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
July 27, 2009

East County man arrested for sex with minors

Derrick Faircloth, of the 7100 block of 84th Street Court East, was charged with sexual battery, two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, two counts of introduction of obscene material to a minor and three counts of delivering a controlled substance to a minor.