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Randy and Susan Mallitz are being honored by Temple Emanu--El for their philanthropy.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2020
Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple

Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple for their philanthropy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"God's love for us is a million times more," Fr. Dan Smith said. "I want to help (families) feel that love and get that love to the kids."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2011
Our Lady of the Angels welcomes new priest

Fr. Dan Smith now will lead the congregation at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • East County
  • News
A 1957 Buick Super on display at Fathers and Fenders in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.16.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Mote tags whale sharks off Sarasota County shore

Mote scientists located five whale sharks, which can be identified by their polka-dotted pattern, offshore of Longboat Key and New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SIA President Tony Romanus at one of the work sites.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 30, 2015
Siesta Isles Association will appeal county’s stop-work order

The landscaping entrance-improvements would have required removal and relocation of some protected trees from the right of way, which the county says is off-limits in this case.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Six women are in Sarasota County Jail for running a retail theft ring responsible for $2,000 in stolen merchandise from Burlington Coat Factory.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2013
Deputies arrest six for retail theft

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged six women with various crimes for their involvement in a theft ring Thursday, June 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Reading facts may provide the answer; Longboat Key Garden Club thanks you; Responsibility before dreams suggestions

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Town Manager Dave Bullock turned down a $7,200 raise last month for excellent performance but he graciously accepted $10,380 worth of extra vacation Dec. 7.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
Bullock receives 15 extra vacation days

Town Manager Dave Bullock’s $180,000 salary won’t be boosted at his request but he agreed to three additional vacation workweeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Veronica Hernandez and Kenneth Castro have kept in close touch over the past two decades, culminating in Hernandez's swearing-in as an SPD officer last month. Castro was there to pin on her badge. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2015
Perfect pairing

Nearly 20 years ago, a gifted pair of glasses helped change Veronica Hernandez's life, and paired her with a lifelong mentor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • August 1, 2013
Cheers: The Manhattan

Cheers: The Manhattan

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota's Tony McEachern and North Port's Jack Rich train for the Gran Fondo Sarasota Oct. 7 at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 20, 2018
Team Tony shifts gears for cancer fundraiser in Sarasota

Team Tony shifts gears for cycling cancer fundraiser at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy rendering A public park and baywalk is one of several features included in the Sarasota Bayfront Now plan, which looks to develop a large swath of city land along the water.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2014
Bayfront aquarium plan makes public debut

The group behind a leaked proposal for city-owned waterfront land hopes to reshape public perception of its plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Yacht Club bowlers, Sirlene and Jerry Bonney with Debbie Duncan
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Yacht Club Bowl Off

The bowling teams of Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club held their annual bowl off Friday, March 22, followed by a dinner at Bird Key Yacht Club. The Bird Key team enjoyed a narrow victory, winning by 123 pins.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Capt. Wayne Genthner of Wolfmouth Charters has lunch with collie mix AbuJuju, 6, at the Bridgetender Inn on Anna Maria Island Nov. 18.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2015
Key fishing captain urges for doggy dining ordinance

The town of Longboat Key is the only local municipality without an ordinance allowing man and his best friend to dine together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patrick Osborne (Ringling class of 2003) won last year's Academy Award for Best Short Film, Animated for "Feast." Photo by Ricky Middlesworth.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 3, 2015
Ringling College named Top 25 film school by The Hollywood Reporter

Ringling College went up seven spots, 24 to 17, from last year's list

  • Arts + Culture
The most recent Lift Station 87 design is 45 feet tall, 10 feet taller than the maximum height allowed by the city code.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2014
Lift station hits new heights

Originally planned as an underground facility, the height of the proposed Lift Station 87 has again crept upward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Scoreboard

Get the latest scores from the Longboat Key Women's 18-Hole Golf Association, Longboat Key Duplicate Bridge Club and the Hole-In-One Report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Ohana estate at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 20, 2019
Ohana returns to market with lower price

Ohana has three pavilions, a tennis court, motor court and swimming pool

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Superintendent Cynthia Saunders, Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, and Genelle Zoratti Yost, deputy superintendent of instructional services, honor Bench as a finalist for Educator of the Year. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 23, 2020
With contract extended, School District of Manatee County superintendent focuses on future

Superintendent of the School District of Manatee County has contract extended through June 2023.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2009
DID considers bond for future projects

A downtown advocate suggests the Downtown Improvement District borrow at least $1 million so it can speed up the completion of its goals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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