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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
You can't fool observant Observers

Longboater Mary Lou Johnson snapped this photo of her husband, Bill, catching up on his latest Observer news on a recent cruise to Grand Cayman.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The classes will be taught by Mote education staff, and each class will also feature an expert in the class topic.  Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2017
Mote ready to bring adults into the marine science world

The course, “Endless Oceans: Marine Science 101," will educate adults on various marine science topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ray Seymour, an out-of-work handyman, has been applying for jobs.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 31, 2013
Camp shows complexity of the homeless issue

A homeless population staying on Central Avenue illustrates the city's difficulty in trying to find a strategy to deal with an increasing homeless population.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Blake Riley-Hawkins hopes to take his wrestling career to Ohio State University, where his older brother, Kyle, went.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High grappler returns to states

Lakewood High junior Blake Riley-Hawkins competed in the Class 2A state wrestling tournament for a second season, finishing 2-2 in the 132-pound weight class.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Pauly Apostolides, Madisson Hausburg, Chloe Trautman, Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens and Brandon Gomes — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 18, 2017
'Siesta Key' in review

We watched the series so you didn't have to. Here's what you missed from the first ten episodes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mark Kauffman stands in front of a rendering of the Courthouse Centre, which he helped develop. He says his real estate career doubles as family time, for he works with his daughter, son and granddaughter. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2015
Q+A with Mark Kauffman

If you’ve been to downtown Sarasota, odds are you’ve interacted with a project in which Mark Kauffman has played a part.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Jim Brown is still hopeful a community center can be built at Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Election: Brown wants rec center talks to evolve in third term

Comprehensive Plan changes and 'solving the Colony mess' top Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown's list should he get a third term as the town's District 4 commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riders get on the Siesta Key Breeze trolley service in Siesta Key Village. There have been more than 25,000 riders on the trolley in its first 15 days.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Downtown, Siesta transit services off to different starts

The Siesta Key trolley was an instant hit. A downtown circulator has had a lower profile. What lessons can be learned from the first weeks of these new transportation services?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stumps and living mangroves stand in the way of Longboat Key police officers. Clearing them for a path would require permitting.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 21, 2017
Access for police to Greer Island isn't as simple as it sounds

While erosion solutions are in the works, the town is exploring clearing a pathway to the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cooper Vollmer, a six-year-old, participates in riding therapy on his horse, Carly.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 25, 2018
East County nonprofits gear up for Giving Challenge

Donations over a 24-hour period often are crucial to a nonprofit's services.

  • East County
  • News
Margaret Lanier and her children, Sidney, Bridget and Trey enjoy entering photography contests, and Lanier says that she has taken some of her favorite photos right in her own backyard.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine finalists: Margaret Lanier

Margaret Lanier grew up hiking and enjoying Florida's outdoors. Now a photographer, much of her work is nature-centric.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kyle Jarrett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kyle Jarrett

The Cardinal Mooney boys golf captain talks his start in the sport and his best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kaden Daft, 10, last week started helping physical education teacher Melissa Dowling set up for her classes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2015
Bashaw Elementary practices community service

The school urges fifth-grade students to become role models.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 20, 2019
Planned Parenthood Friends Council puts on wine social

2019's Rosé for Reproductive Rights was held at Michael's Wine Cellar Sept. 20.

  • Black Tie
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea received an average score of 3.49 across 10 categories after adjusting the evaluation system numerically on a scale of 1 (unacceptable) to 4 (exceeds expectations).
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 10, 2020
Manatee commissioners have tense exchange over administrator’s performance review

Manatee commissioners argue while discussing evaluations of administrator

  • East County
  • News
The home at 16416 Baycross Dr., in the Lake Club was the third highest priced home sale in Lakewood Ranch history.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 18, 2020
Realtors predict brisk luxury market in Lakewood Ranch

A $3.69 million Lake Club home becomes the second-highest resale home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Amy Ernst, Kate Hendrickson, Grace Howl, Janet Ginn and Terri Arnell — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 23, 2018
Creative women give the gift of art to Pines of Sarasota Foundation

Three artists of different disciplines came together to create art benefiting the senior community's Love Lives Here campaign.

  • Arts + Culture
A group patrols the beach in 2000, which is what the volunteers continue doing today.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key Turtle Watch hatches into 50th year

In 1969, volunteers monitored Longboat Key's beaches for the first time and counted nine nests. Now, the group works under Mote's permit and focuses on educating the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elks Exalted Ruler Jerry Ditty, Luka Schlosberg, Kim Schlosberg and the Elks' Kathy Kathy Dattilo celebrate Luka Schlosberg's achievement.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 4, 2021
Essay hooks Elks' award for Lakewood Ranch 11-year-old

River Club 11-year-old earns $1,500 by winning Lakewood Ranch Elks' patriotism contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The group chaired by Suzanne Atwell and Larry Eger group believes moving the March and May elections to coincide with the general election cycle in August and November of even years will increase voter turnout.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 21, 2017
New campaign hopes to move city elections

The Decide the Date campaign is collecting signatures in pursuit of a referendum on moving from the spring to the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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