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By Observer Staff |
April 26, 2017

Longboat Key Obituaries: April 27, 2017

Mary Lou Robinson, Aflred Bremble, Jr., Katherine Brooks and John Spalding died.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 11, 2009

Welcome Back: In Memoriam

Longboat Key residents who have died from May through October.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
May 2, 2023

Newly donated monument at Ringling College honors veterans

The monument, called Testimonies (Resilience), was formerly displayed in Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Edmund Adams |
May 16, 2012

My View: A call to duty for religious liberty

Catholic bishops call the contraception issue an 'unjust law.' As such, they are taking up their moral arms and vow to disobey it. And they should.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 3, 2012

Employees seek union protection

Forty-two general employees are eligible to join a new union being sought to halt possible changes to town employee pension plans.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
June 17, 2020

Chip helps Spanky return to Bradenton home after six years

Shih tzu returned to Bradenton home after being most for six years.

East County
News

By Columnist . |
September 18, 2018

Observer overlooked critical problems

Lido Pavilion proposal disregards parking needs and violates comprehensive plan standards.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Katie Johns |
February 6, 2019

Christensens reflect on 40 years of Harry's Continental Kitchens

In February 1979, Harry's Continental Kitchens started its takeout business. Forty years later, that service has expanded to including a deli, bakery and restaurant.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Amanda Sebastiano |
July 22, 2015

Conversation with Chris Loftus

After a career on the soccer field, Chris Loftus traded his cleats for a career in the medical field. He is now the new chief operating officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

East County
News

By Josh Siegel |
May 22, 2013

Half-cent sales tax would cover indigent health care

Manatee County's administrator promises three things in the 2013-14 budget: raises for county employees, non-reduction of services and lower property taxes.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
October 24, 2013

Our View

Tragedy of the kayaks

Sarasota
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 16, 2024

Longboat Chief of Police George Turner to leave department in January

Turner's departure was announced to police department personnel on Dec. 12, though specific reasons behind the change remain unclear.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
April 1, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club grants help Manatee, Sarasota nonprofits

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch presented $130,000 in grants to 26 area nonprofits.

East County
News

In Memoriam |
March 21, 2025

Jelmer "Gus" Swoboda

Gus Swoboda passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Jim DeLa |
September 27, 2024

Siesta Key Village businesses 'wiped out' by Hurricane Helene

Sarasota rescue officials say work is just beginning to recover from the storm.

Siesta Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 16, 2024

Hurricane debris removal will take months

Sarasota city officials ask for patience as debris collection assets are stretched thin amid historic storm damage across multiple states.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
December 4, 2025

Tutoring nonprofit helps raise students' success rates

Laurel Civic Association, which tutors Sarasota County children after school in addition to providing numerous other services, is currently planning to construct a new 48,000 square-foot facility.