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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2010
North-end beach project will begin next month

The town received a permit for an emergency beach project that will bring 133,000 cubic yards of sand to the much-eroded north end next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney's Brooke Picchi and Keri McMahon go up for a block in the first set.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2015
Lady Cougars fall in four

After splitting the first two sets, the Cardinal Mooney volleyball team fell to Venice 3-1 Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Booker interim coach Dumaka Atkins graduated from the school in 2004 and went to play football at Florida State.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2016
Interim Booker football coach brings discipline to program

He carries with him memories of growing up in and around the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mike McCarter drives off with his passengers from McNeal Elementary for the last time.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 5, 2014
Favorite bus driver steers education

Children surprised longtime McNeal Elementary bus driver Mike McCarter with letters and plenty of hugs on his last day.

  • East County
  • News
Chad Abel
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 19, 2016
Slow Fashion: Able and Willing Supply Co. offers socially conscious fashion

With his new Gulf Gate clothing store, Chad Abel hopes to promote socially conscious clothing.

  • Black Tie
Rex Jensen, the CEO and president of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said he is most proud of how Lakewood Ranch has grown as a community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2018
Big silver celebration in Lakewood Ranch

Rex Jensen talks about 25 years of progress in Lakewood Ranch before Music on Main party celebrates 25 years.

  • East County
  • News
Chase Sharp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The Lakewood Ranch linebacker talks his best piece of advice and his love of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
You're sure to fall in love with Cupid's Arrow this Valentine's Day.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2018
Drink this: Cupid's Arrow

You'll fall in love with this Valentine's Day cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The ceremony honored both the inception of the United States Marine Corps and Veterans Days.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 10, 2011
VIDEO: Siesta Key Crystal Classic dedicates opening ceremony to U.S. Veterans

Today marks the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Marines. To celebrate, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic kicked off this morning with an opening ceremony in front of an Iwo Jima sculpture.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • June 24, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Revelry Pub & Grill

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Revelry Pub & Grill

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota residents shared their favorite Christmas presents and ornaments with the Observer.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 20, 2019
Sarasota residents recall their greatest gifts

With a nod to nostalgia, Sarasota residents tell us the stories of their favorite gifts and holiday decorations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 5, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 05.05.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
East County sports roundup: 02.10.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.10.17

East County sports roundup: 02.10.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Sunshine is one of many dogs available for adoption.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Honor Rescue Fall Carnival

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue welcomed the public to its Lorraine Road Ranch adoption facility Nov. 10, during the rescue's Fall Carnival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2016
Speed test

Riverview sophomore Aliyah Cunningham gains speed as she races toward the finish line.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ken Schneier
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 29, 2019
Longboat Key elections 2020: Five questions with Ken Schneier

Chatting with the candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The curve at the intersection of Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive makes it a poor fit for a crosswalk, according to L.K. Nandem, district traffic engingeer for FDOT, who suggested the town pursue a roundabout at the location. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Commission circles Broadway for roundabout consideration

Four crosswalks are headed to an FDOT-controlled thoroughfare near you. That is, unless you live on the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commission candidates John Weber, Ken Schneier, Irwin Pastor, Ed Zunz and Randy Langley answered questions March 1 at a forum hosted by the Longboat Observer.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 7, 2018
We recommend …

With weighty issues ahead, Longboat voters have challenge in upcoming election.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
Primrose raises funds for charity

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch and the Phayre family got some on-air TV time during the All Children's Hospital 2011 Telethon June 12.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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