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Mary Lou Johnson with her book.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 28, 2019
Longboater Mary Lou Johnson returns with photography book of Sarasota and its keys and islands

Follow up publication to "The Lure of Longboat Key: From Sunrise to Sunset" broadens its focus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.16.15

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.16.15

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jean Weidner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 28, 2011
Scene & Heard: Best quotes of 2011

If great minds think alike, creative minds think delightfully different. I'm a sucker for quotes, especially when they end up scribbled in my reporter's pad. In the spirit of looking back, here's a look at some of the best lines plucked from Diversions stories in the past year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2014
Chief Cumming provides license-camera snapshot

A new camera system generated more than half of the traffic stops made by the Longboat Key Police Department during a three-and-a-half month period.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrew Arbanas, center, is happy to be able to interact with his family after a month of intensive care for COVID-19 patients. Jaxson, Tiffany, Jude and Aryella are thrilled to be able to hug him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2020
Not so safe at home for Lakewood Ranch area nurses

Healthcare worker isolates himself from his family to protect them.

  • East County
  • News
Dezso Ferenczy worked on placing hurricane shutters over the doors to The Market, which closed Tuesday, May 27, 2008. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 22, 2013
Lore: Market closed five years ago at Whitney Beach

Since the gourmet grocery store closed, businesses have flooded out of the north Key shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 23, 2020
Father and son bond over basketball in Longboat Key

Tim and King Grant vacationed in Longboat Key. The father and son found Bayfront Park's basketball court to share their love of the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The pair of pileated woodpeckers have babies in their nest. Photo courtesy of John Kravontka.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Lakewood Ranch resident pecks for support

Woodpecker nest saved by neighbor.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Lipton has served as the regional director of AJC West Coast Florida since 2007.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 11, 2019
Familiar Faces: Brian Lipton

After a life of traveling, the AJC West Coast Florida Regional Director is proud to call Sarasota his home.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 8, 2012
Fresh Faces, Fresh Food: The Fresh Start Café

Fresh Faces, Fresh Food: The Fresh Start Café

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The purchased plazas are located at 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd., Bradenton. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2014
River Club Plaza piece sells

Unicorp National Development purchased the 4.8-acre property for $7.35 million.

  • East County
  • News
Authorities reported trees down around the area this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2017
Sarasota, Manatee teams assess Irma damage

Officials urge residents to stay off the roads until all-clear given

  • Sarasota
  • News
An alternative to Floridays’ boutique hotel on the north end of Longboat Key?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 13, 2016
Floridays' conundrum

Longboat residents would love to see the old service station and bank building on the north end redeveloped. But traffic tensions may be an insurmountable obstacle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A condominium in Plaza at Five Points Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 1, 2020
Five Points condo sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 19-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Grant Hill.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week:Grant Hill

The Braden River junior talks scoring goals and watching soccer videos for research.

  • East County
  • Sports
Beneva-Fruitville traffic is a source of concern for residents in the surrounding area.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
East Sarasota residents grapple with growth

A property owner hopes to develop a residential project near Beneva and Fruitville Roads, which has residents worried about what the final product will look like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Paul Evans
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2017
Sarasota doctor helps seniors make healthier decisions

To eat better, doctor Paul Evans says it only takes a few simple decisions.

  • Health
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.09.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Creg Sclavi (Ted) and Marc Bitler (Kevin) star in Dog Days Theater’s “Harbor.” Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 13, 2019
Dog Days Theatre’s 'Harbor' puts the 'fun' in dysfunctional family

A dream team of actors take on this sitcom-style play that quickly changes tones when one character reveals a secret.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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