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By Amanda Sebastiano |
March 16, 2016

McNeal Elementary students fetch lessons with K-9 Unit

Manatee County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit provided a demonstration for the East County students.

East County
News

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 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 Zara Barrie |
March 12, 2014

Factory Girl: Polo chic

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Alex Mahadevan |
March 13, 2014

VIDEO: Aerial yoga takes flight

Although most yoga participants have found peace on the floor, many yoga-lovers and newcomers are taking their love for yoga to new heights.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 18, 2013

Obituary: Orville 'Ditto' Andrews III

Orville "Ditto" Andrews III, 78, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 19.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Amanda Sebastiano |
February 13, 2014

UPDATE: Sam Woolf moves to top 30 on 'American Idol'

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf, 17, will progress to the top 30 on "American Idol."

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
May 20, 2024

Dogs who met at Freedom Fest 2023 will have puppies

Coinciding with their one-year "anniversary," Tinkerbell and Bisou are expecting.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
October 26, 2024

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival draws thousands to east Bradenton in final weekend

The pumpkin festival finishes another run of fun in East County.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
December 11, 2025

Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival

Join us in Sarasota on January 3rd-4th, 2026 for the Annual Sarasota Fine Art Festival.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Sarasota Opera's master class in Japanese movement

The cast of "Madama Butterfly" learns the fine art of being a geisha.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 10, 2023

Longboat seeks institutional Sterling Award through exemplary service

Town Manager Howard Tipton hopes to begin a long process of institutional excellence and cross sectional training, with the goal of the Florida Governor’s Sterling Award.

Longboat Key
News

By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
November 10, 2021

Welcome Back: Here are 10 more stories that we liked from last summer

News from the lighter side.

Longboat Key
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
August 14, 2013

Pressing Matter

Whether you prefer to eat or drink your veggies,Â we can all agree that adding more nutrients to your diet is a good thing - especially when they taste this good.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
September 22, 2010

Business Observer 09.23.10

Gail Shane, Realtor liaison for Neal Communities, celebrated recently the one-year anniversary of her radio show, "Gail Shane & Friends," on WTMY 1280 AM.

East County
Real Estate

By Pam Eubanks |
January 11, 2012

Willis teacher wins washer/dryer

Christine Bradford, and her husband, John, won a washer/dryer set from Home-Tech over the Christmas holidays. With eight children, the couple is putting it to good use.