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Stan Horwich flips through the letters.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 2, 2019
Call leads to a connection with Longboat Key man's wartime past

Longboater Stan Horwich gets a call that brings him back to Australia . . . in 1942.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteers Nancy Trowbridge, Elizabeth Mossbarger with event Chairwoman Sally Altman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2012
Annual antiques show, sale to benefit families in need

The United Methodist Women's Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale will be open Thursday, March 8, to Saturday, March 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Luna Bella, a English cream golden retriever, often gets dirty from rolling in the dirt at Bayfront Park dog park.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat dog park popularity has a muddy by-product

Dogs at Bayfront park roll and run in dirt that was once grass, a worn turf that struggles to accomodate heavy traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Representatives from the International Federation of Rowing Association tour Nathan Benderson Park in April.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2013
Rowing bid receives presidential support

President Barack Obama will sign a letter in support of the 2017 World Rowing Championship to be held at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
6001 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Local Realtors top charts in 2013

The Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service released sales figures for local Realtors in 2013. Here are the top 10 agents, according to sales volume, and the top Longboat sales in 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 10, 2015
Democrats welcome U.S. Rep. James Clyburn

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, D-South Carolina, assistant Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, spoke at Longboat Key Democratic Club’s Nov. 10 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Morgan Cummins.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.22.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.22.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2012
Scores: Lady Seminoles race to second-place finish

The Southeast High girls track team scored 121 points to finish second at the Class 2A-District 10 meet April 12 at Spoto High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch senior Taylor Johnson with her steer. Josh Siegel.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2013
County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet

Higher feed prices have forced Youth Livestock Show exhibitors in the 97th Manatee County Fair to get creative to sell their steer.

  • East County
  • News
Christopher Nazarian is a bass vocalist and classical pianist. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 6, 2019
Sarasota Opera's unsung heroes rarely see the spotlight, but they're ready for it

What does it take to be an understudy at Sarasota Opera? Just everything you’ve got. Christopher Nazarian wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 3, 2018
The amendments

Florida voters will decide dozens of ballot questions. Here are six for consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jocelyne Cloutier submitted this sunset photo, taken of Ryley, 10 months, enjoying a Siesta sunset.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jocelyne Cloutier submitted this sunset photo, taken of Ryley, 10 months, enjoying a Siesta sunset.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 22, 2016
Top Story — January: Thunder by the Bay concerns linger for businesses, officials

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
1372 Harbor Drive, one of Pettingell's top sales, closed in April for $6 million.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 16, 2018
Pettingell tops 2017 real estate sales volume

The Longboat Key Realtor was the first in Sarasota County to top $100 million in a year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Artist Joyce Slate works at her station on a piece of jewelry.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 13, 2019
Manatee County jewelry artist will be one of many to shine at Lakewood Ranch Winter Fine Arts Festival

She will be among 70 to 80 artists featured at the event.

  • East County
  • News
Patrick Skladanowski. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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