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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 2, 2010
Fireworks boom over the bay (WITH VIDEO)

Mar Vista kicked off this Fourth of July weekend with its second annual "Boom-Boom on the Bay." The BeachHouse will hold its fireworks extravaganza July 3, followed by The Sandbar Restaurant July 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
SYC elects new GEM officers

Sarasota Yacht Club's Gal-E-Mates (GEMs) started the season off by electing new officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 2, 2018
Longboat Key Club kicks off social season

Club members gathered at the Harbourside Ballroom Dec. 2 to mark the beginning of season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/15/13

Pamela Merenghi submitted this photo of a storm off Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 8, 2013
Scene & Heard

'Sybil's' art finds homes in Sarasota; High school students compete for most well versed; Riggs takes designs to the silver screen

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 10, 2017
Mote releases turtle off Anna Maria Island

Mike, a female loggerhead sea turtle, was found off of Longboat Key in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 20, 2025
Longboat golfers' only public option is to hit a long drive

For the nonmembers, golfers from Longboat Key have to venture to the mainland to play at Bobby Jones Golf Club in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
3 things Sarasota sports fans need to know this week

Notes on some college athletes you should drive to see, a big-time high schooler making a big-time move and a baseball alum finding success in an unlikely place.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 6, 2024
ODA football chases another state title

The Thunder have made changes during the offseason, but the program's ethos remains the same.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 3, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra closes on $14 million site purchase on Fruitville

After acquiring its 32-acre site outside city limits, the Sarasota Orchestra begins planning for a new music hall campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
Cops Corner

Jan. 7 Sweet little girl 9 p.m. - 8200 block of South Tamiami Trail. Battery. A 13-year-old girl began yelling at a 14-year-old girl, because she didn't like the way that the older girl looked at her. The 14-year-old turned and walked away. The 13-year-old grabbed the girl's hair and began slapping her in the face. The younger girl was arrested.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 22, 2026
Coquina Beach parking egress reintroduced as idea to fix congestion

While Longboat leaders propose changes to the number of exits at the 857-space lot, county leaders aren’t sold on the idea.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 24, 2018
Longboat residents pitch their ideas for the town

Town Commissioners invited community leaders to a meeting Monday to discuss goals and objectives for the town in the coming fiscal year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 10, 2017
Meet Randy Clair: Questions and answers with the new commissioner

Longboat Key's newest commissioner answers questions about key local issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 1, 2020
So you have the coronavirus. What's next?

Our reporter gives his thoughts on experiencing the virus.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2019
Picture of Health: Wendy Abner

The East County resident cycles through a healthy life.

  • Health
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 3, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs soccer is getting stronger

After a rough middle stretch of the season, Lakewood Ranch soccer is on the upswing.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2009
Tara club completes golf course renovation

After nearly eight months, Tara Golf & Country Club will unveil its golf course during a grand opening celebration Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 12, 2012
Neighbors: Mary Ann Pelley

Breakfast hostess Mary Ann Pelley brings service and smiles to those who dine at Clayton's.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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