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Longboat Key Fire and Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi speaks at an emergency meeting of the town commission ahead of the storm.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 12, 2017
Longboat pleased with town's response to emergency

Officials plan to change re-entry procedure after long lines formed following announcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • April 29, 2015
Just Married: Christopher Marsh and Diane Moore

Christopher Marsh and Diane Moore were married March 14, at First Presbyterian Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Co-Artistic Director Summer Wallace says she enjoyed playing a character with whom she has little in common. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 25, 2018
New Urbanite production serves feminism with a side of absurd humor

Urbanite Theatre's “Women Laughing with Salad” uses comedy to start a serious conversation about gender roles, relationships and power.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 1, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from interim police chief

George Turner spoke to the club about his goals for the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles aims to redevelop his restaurant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 26, 2016
Longboat Key restaurants move forward with changes

Owners of Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub and the former Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant push ahead with redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 20, 2012
Siesta condo owners could see rise in insurance

A change in Citizens Property Insurance Group's policies could leave Siesta Key condo owners exposed.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The view from the VIP tent at TerraNova. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2022
Myakka City equestrian facility aims to a jump above the rest

Behind a $30 million investment, a young entrepreneur is taking big strides to turn the TerraNova Equestrian Center into a leading destination.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota School Board District 2: Karen Rose

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peggy Lammers
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 26, 2020
Longboat Key author builds home anew in novel

Peggy Lammers returns to small town Iowa with debut novel 'Onansburg, Iowa."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shantia Grace, Riverview High's all-time leading scorer, is now Booker High's girls basketball coach. Here, she pumps up her team during a stoppage against Palmetto High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2017
Riverview legend off to fast start with Booker girls basketball

The Rams' all-time leading scorer came to the Tornadoes to "give back to Sarasota County."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Albert Castiglia, a blues guitarist, will be a headliner at Giving Hunger the Blues. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 31, 2022
Giving Hunger the Blues concert returns to Nathan Benderson Park

The Jazz Club of Sarasota presents the 24th annual Giving Hunger the Blues at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates after defeating rival Braden River 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-9 in its season opener Aug. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2012
Lady Mustangs power past Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team opened its season with a 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-9 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Aug. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bo Mortensen said it was an amazing feeling to detail an airplane that carried presidents of the United States. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Air Force One detail is plane perfection for Bradenton man

Bradenton's Bo Mortensen polishes presidential aircraft as part of the Air Force One Detailing Team.

  • East County
  • News
Urban Land Institute panelists got a glimpse of erosion at the north end of the Key in October. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 21, 2014
Commission to discuss beach program today

A consultant will discuss short-term and long-term beach strategies with the commission at today's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robin Ruhnke says the Sheriff's Office retired horses will have green grass — and carrots as Valor enjoys — forever in her fields.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 17, 2020
Heaven for horses in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office horses enjoy retired life at the Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Andy Sandberg joined the Hermitage Artist Retreat in 2019 with an extensive and highly successful theatrical background that includes a Tony Award.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 4, 2019
Hermitage Artist Retreat's board names new executive director

Andy Sandberg chosen to succeed Bruce Rodgers at start of new year

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 12, 2021
Longboat condo project sells all 16 units

Sage Longboat Key Residences is expected to be completed in late 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 12, 2012
A New, Unassuming, Tasty and Inexpensive Dining Experience

A New, Unassuming, Tasty and Inexpensive Dining Experience

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Riverview senior Etienne Behan is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win games.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2016
Captain maintains central focus

Riverview senior defender Etienne Behan scored the Rams’ lone goal in the Class 5A-District 8 championship Jan. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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