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  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 7, 2017
Town of Longboat Key offering sand to residents

Residents should bring proof of residency to the Broadway Street beach access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.14.2015

Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.17.2015

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2015
Orioles to host annual Birdland Classic

The Baltimore Orioles will hold their Sixth Annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 7

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Our View

SMH should give it a try

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Author Kat Hughes takes in instructions from Scott Lancaster, who’s been involved with the sport for 31 years.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 22, 2018
Back in the Saddle

Knowing how to ride a horse is one thing, but playing polo is an entirely different animal.

  • LWR Life
Kurt Griffey, Dan McGuinness, Stu Cook, Doug “Cosmo” Clifford and Steve Gunner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 19, 2018
Creedence Clearwater Revisited returns

Local Hall of Fame inductee Stu Cook and band to play Van Wezel.​

  • Arts + Culture
When Gracie McMinn gets tired of walking during the Heart Walk, her dad carries her the rest of the way. Gracie loves cheerleading and is learning to play tennis.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 22, 2011
Young survivors share their heartfelt stories

Ten-year-old McLain Miller has a scar down the center of her chest. She calls it "her zipper."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ted Sperling park overlooks Sarasota Bay near Big Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2019
Sarasota seeks OK to use Lido park as staging area

County wants more information on proposal linked to Big Pass dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dean and Janet Mixon launched the Harvest Festival last year.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mixon Harvest Festival

Mixon Fruit Farms concludes it's 10-day Harvest Festival with two days of family fun Nov. 20-21 at the farm, 2712 26th Ave. E.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Through a long-term study, Stephanie Peabody and her team hope to discover ways to better treat those with brain disorders and educate others how to protect their brains. Photo by Heidi Kurpiela.
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 23, 2019
Local Brain Health Initiative conducts groundbreaking research project on health of the human brain

A cutting-edge initiative aims to transform Lakewood Ranch into a global center for brain research and change lives around the world.

  • LWR Life
Unicorp, the plaintiff in the suit, filed to dissolve the Colony’s condo association in the beginning of 2018 as a means of moving forward with a planned hotel and condominium project at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 6, 2019
Order to terminate Colony condo association filed

Trial dates are set for April 2020, where the court will address other issues in the suit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Key resident Lenny Landau suggests a town wastewater pipe’s life span may be longer than the town thinks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 27, 2015
Landau outlines pipe assessment

The town of Longboat Key attempted two separate ultrasonic tests underwater in 2007 and failed to get a reading on the interior health of the pipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 24, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 25

Our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Observer Cup to be in full swing

The inaugural Observer Cup 2010/11 Greater Sarasota 2-Player Golf Tour will take place Dec. 11, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort; Jan. 9, at Heritage Oaks; Feb. 20, at The Founders Club; and March 26, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Johnson
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 17, 2011
Conservation Foundation names its new president

Christine Johnson will succeed Albert Joerger as The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's next leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In the upcoming school year, balancing county classroom numbers, moving forward on plans to construct a new high school and improving school security are a few of the items on Dr. Diana Greene's to-do list.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 20, 2016
Manatee County School District needs more Greene

Superintendent says passing half-cent sales tax is key to funding better education.

  • East County
  • News
Cassandra Bradley is prodded by Alanna Allion to touch the squid they were dissecting as part of Mote's Home School Day on Wednesday, Jan. 12.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 12, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Getting Squiddish

Cassandra Bradley is prodded by Alanna Allion to touch the squid they were dissecting as part of Mote's Home School Day on Wednesday, Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident and Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is excited to apply her business and government experience at the state level.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Local politician has 'more to do'

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces intention to run for the Florida House.

  • East County
  • News
Joan Durante Park is located at 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 22, 2014
Raccoons attack dog at dusk in Durante Park

Neighbors on St. Judes Drive say the owner of a large black dog fought off at least eight raccoons to rescue his pet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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