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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 28, 2012
Runners light their fuses for the Second Annual Firecracker 5k

The second Firecracker 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run on Siesta Key Beach might actually be the first. Despite a large turnout, last year's inaugural run was called off at the last minute due to inclement weather.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
Jet Skis prove value as rescue equipment

Sarasota County lifeguards and Sheriff's Office deputies collaborated recently for a water rescue in Big Pass, after a 19-foot boat ran aground in Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 15, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Slow your roll, boaters

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Dora Walters |
  • October 25, 2009
Key Club hosts pumpkin carving luncheon

The Longboat Key Club and Resort invited kids and their families to get creative at its pumpkin carving luncheon Sunday, Oct. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from our archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: L'Ambiance Holiday Party

Residents of L'Ambiance on Longboat Key enjoyed a holiday luncheon Friday, Dec. 7. The annual holiday luncheon not only allows the ladies of L'Ambiance to get together and celebrate the holiday season, but it is also a time for the women to give back to the community. This year the group collected sweatshirts and hoodies for the guardian ad litem program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 27

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2009
Palm-Aire prepped for fence fight

Some Conservatory Estates residents have threatened to sue the county over construction of a new conservatory park and chain-link fence.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 1, 2016
Cops Corner 6.2.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2012
Appeals court rules against Key Club, town

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling that quashed the town-approved Islandside plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 22, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts pre-Passover food drive

The temple set up dinner pickup, food drop-off and a modified gift shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 12, 2015
Mote Marine gets energized about electric cars

The laboratory and aquarium center hosted Electrify the Island to kick off National Drive Electric Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
Regional home parade showcases local builders

The HBA Manatee Sarasota will host its annual Parade of Homes Feb. 18 through March 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 22, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, June 22

This week's best bets: Monday, June 22

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Commission approves zoning code changes

The changes clarify codes, according to town staff, but opponents say the changes are designed to accommodate the Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 15, 2020
Homeowners' blocked beach access leaves many questioning legality of actions

A couple roped off a section of beach near Siesta Key Beach Access 1, which many residents say is unfair.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2021
The playoffs are here

A rundown of the boys basketball postseason outlooks of local programs.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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