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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 14, 2019
Talk about a short commute

Columbia Restaurant owner buys beachfront home in Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy's Bar-B-Q owner Nancy Krohngold expects to open the Lakewood Ranch location within eight weeks, or by the end of summer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Nancy's Bar-B-Q preps for Lakewood Ranch opening

FDOT considers signage request for Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
The logo features crest design. From left: name winner Mercedes Movilla; SMR CEO Rex Jensen, Director of Sports Tim Mulqueen and logo winner Michael Muscarella
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 21, 2011
SMR announces sports complex name, logo

Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will feature 22 fields at its location near the Lakewood Ranch Post Office just east of Lorraine Road on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • December 7, 2012
Ringling Museum unveils rare works in Paolo Veronese exhibition

Ringling Museum unveils rare works in Paolo Veronese exhibition

  • Arts + Culture
(Rachel Livingston)
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 4, 2016
Sarasota named among best places to live

U.S. News & World Report ranks Sarasota No. 14 on its list of the most desirable places to live in the country, despite concerns about affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Proceeds from Ponies for Pups will benefit Honor Animal Rescue.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 25, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ponies for Pups

Festivities for Ponies for Pups will begin at 11:30 a.m., March 26, at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Miller was grand marshal of Longboat Key's Freedom Fest in 2017. Mike Doll drives him down the parade route.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • July 1, 2021
Back to the Fourth, back to the fun

It's been a long year, but we are here to help you get back into the celebratory spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shelby Ernst won the High School Novice Lightweight event with a time of 7:51. Photo courtesy the Sarasota Scullers.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2017
Sarasota Scullers win gold, silver at Southern Sprints

26 rowers set new personal records at the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 20, 2023
Brian Roy Mahoney Palfrey

Brian Roy Mahoney Palfrey, 88, died Monday, February 13, 2023.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
One hundred and twenty rowers are expected to compete in the U.S. Olympic Rowing and Pararowing Trials April 21 through April 24 at Benderson Park. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Wess, 8, Samantha, Everette, 5, and Dan Becker try out their favorite flavors of ice cream at the grand reopening of the Kilwins sweet shop on St. Armands Circle on Sept. 27.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 30, 2025
Confectionary delights abound as Kilwins reopens on St. Armands

Families enjoy handmade fudge, ice cream and other sweet treats at the grand reopening of Kilwins a year after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County Commissioner Al Maio speaks at an event Thursday honoring Siesta Beach'  s No. 1 Ranking on Dr. Beach'  s list.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 25, 2017
Back on Top: Dr. Beach ranks Siesta Key Beach No. 1

For the second time in seven years, Dr. Beach named Siesta Key Beach the best beach in the country.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 24, 2014
Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 24

Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 24

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The latest turtle to hatch on Longboat Key will be excavated Aug. 10, at Whitney Beach, 6751 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 8, 2011
Longboat nest opening to take place Wednesday

Another Longboat turtle nest hatched and will be excavated at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 16, 2013
Hot Flash: NOLA Fashion Week

Read this week's hot flash column featuring designer Camilyn Leavitt's first fashion week.

  • Arts + Culture
Owen's Fish Camp (courtesy photo).
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2017
Top Story - April: Vogue Magazine calls Sarasota potentially 'Florida's best kept secret'

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Megan Mahoney Photography
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 25, 2018
Brooklynites hatch unique birth plan

Dina and Austin Scherer didn't want to give birth to their son in New York, so they thought of the next best place – Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2013
Community Golf scores 7.10.13

This week's community golf scores from Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara and University Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarah Karon is the new board president of the Library Foundation for Sarasota County. (Photo courtesy of the Library Foundation)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 11, 2022
Sarah Karon serves as new president for the Library Foundation

Karon has been a resident of Longboat Key since 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allen Clark set records at The Out-of-Door Academy. Now, his focus has shifted to his future, and what college he'll compete for.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 16, 2026
Out-of-Door Academy football star navigates recruiting chaos

Allen Clark, the Thunder's record-setting running back/linebacker has 20-plus offers to play at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
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