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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 30, 2015
This week in history 4.30.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 21, 2014
Two dead in North Sarasota shooting

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies found three victims inside Kay's Lounge early Sunday morning.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Obituary: Paul Grodner

Paul Grodner, 90, of Annapolis, Md., and formerly of Longboat Key, died May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 12, 2013
June 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Cameras capture Big Brother worries; Sarasota County in top 20 for 2013 All-American City community; Wire Walker: Nik Wallenda; In the Kitchen with: Sharky's On The Pier

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 3, 2013
Tennis Resorts Online names Key Club No. 12 resort

The Longboat Key Club & Resort was named a 2013 Gold Medal Tennis Resort by Tennis Resorts Online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Obituary: H. Kermit 'Kit' Green Jr.

H. Kermit "Kit" Green Jr., 78, of Longboat Key and Point Pleasant, N.J., died April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 21, 2014
Haile Middle administrators accept the challenge

Haile Middle School principal Sharon Scarbrough and Assistant Principals Bob Sloman and Kate Collis participated in the ALS Association's Ice Bucket Challenge Aug. 20.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 3, 2014
Sheriff's Office helps capture career criminal

Sarasota County deputies this morning arrested 25-year-old Jerral Bell, a fugitive recently featured firing a gun in the air in a surveillance video Sarasota Police presented to city commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
What goes up, must come down

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's a NOAA weather balloon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2014
Artist Series Concerts awards six young pianists

Twelve young pianists participated in the annual competition hosted by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. A total of $22,500 was awarded to six winners.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Kiwanis Club awards first grants of the year

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation awarded its first grants for the 2014 season at its March 20 breakfast meeting at the Longboat Key Club's Tavern & Whiskey Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 20, 2014
Goodwill Offering Free Yoga Classes to Veterans

The first session starts today, Thursday, Feb. 20, at 3:30 p.m. The classes are part of the non-profit's national program, Warriors at Ease, which has been developed in collaboration with the United States Department of Defense.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 23, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre entertainers provide the laughs at Waterside

The improv artists collected fodder from the audience for their outdoor show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 27, 2026
Chapel gifts $3K, supplies to Turning Points

Attendees at this month's Gather and Give filled Turning Points' guest speaker's car with donated cleaning supplies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 15, 2024
The journey from one nail salon to a national brand

Lakewood Ranch residents Mark and Michele Schlossberg launched Paint Nail Bar nine years ago. It has since become a nationwide brand.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 31

A calendar look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Venice and on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 7, 2015
Shared Passion: A mother and daughter's pas de deux

Nevaeh McCarthy and her mother, Carla Burrell, found inspiration in the same dance program — 20 years apart.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2023
Mall at UTC's Back to School Bash prepares students for a new year

Character greetings, free school supplies, face painting and more get students excited about school starting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2021
Manatee County high school graduates get more tickets for the celebration

School District of Manatee County announces high school seniors will get four tickets for graduation.

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