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Vehicles for hire and for rent are a growing business niche on the Key. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Siesta Key Association to advocate for pedicab regulations

The community group wants to work with the county to establish some standards for businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brittney Caldwell  and James FitzGerald perform in “Wakey, Wakey” now through Sept. 2 at Urbanite Theatre. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 12, 2018
'Wakey, Wakey' finds miracles in the mundane at Urbanite Theatre

Urbanite Theatre's latest production, "Wakey, Wakey," uses everyday characters to explore the greatest joys and mysteries of life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 18, 2018
First Presbyterian sends off preschool grads

Thirty children graduated from First Presbyterian Preschool on May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2013
Our View: Let's hope it's not status quo

The word on the street among Sarasota city business people well before the election was the two Sues - Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman - would take it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Justin Bieber prefers to keep a low profile wherever he goes, but police believe that his leopard-print Audi R8 and washboard abs will make him easy to spot on Longboat Key. Courtesy photo
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 2, 2014
Justin Bieber's new baby: Ohana estate

APRIL FOOLS' - There's gonna be one less empty house on Longboat Key, following a universally acclaimed musician's purchase of the blinged out $22 million Ohana estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Vice President for Aquarium, Education and Outreach Dan Debak, Rick Piccolo and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 18, 2018
Mote shares aquarium plans with Manatee County leaders

The "Come SEA the future" event took place on Oct. 18 at Pier 22 Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2009
Tabernacle brings Christmas to life

The East County church will hold its annual Living Nativity show through Dec. 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams wins the tipoff for the Mustangs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch falls in title game

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team loses to Winter Haven 44-28 in the Class 7A state championship game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 1, 2010
Wallenda stunt ready for takeoff

Circus Sarasota star Nik Wallenda will perform a high-wire stunt this Thursday in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
623 Cedars Court, the condominium Longboat Key Police Department has sought to take.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 28, 2018
Longboat forfeiture case back in court

The Longboat Key Police Departments case to take a home it believes was involved in committing a felony could be dismissed, potentially costing the town thousands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hot Chicks Chili won first place two years ago and won best in show last year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth annual Chili Cook-Off

East County residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun during the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off Nov. 13 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests sampled a variety of chili, as Manatee County Emergency Services battled for the title of the county's best chili. Those in attendance also enjoyed listening to the sounds of Paper Airplanes, got an up close look at several fire trucks and ambulances and climbed a rock wall, among other games and activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mike Welcer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 23, 2017
Sarasota High Five Moments: 03.23.17

Sarasota High Five Moments: 03.23.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 10, 2018
Amendments: 7 thru 13

A look at the rest of the questions on the ballot

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 17, 2013
Police find missing swimmer's body

The Sarasota Police Department recovered the body of a 19-year-old man 200 yards off of Lido Beach Sunday, June 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rollie Truelove looks to see where her shot lands.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 14, 2011
Palm-Aire tees off for breast health

More than 50 members of the Palm-Aire Nine Hole Women's Golf Association bundled up and hit the green for the association's Breast Health Day nine-hole tournament Jan. 13. Members enjoyed a luncheon before teeing off to benefit breast health. Following the tournament, participants enjoyed an ice cream social.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob Leibold of Liebold Enterprises and Morgan Gerhart with the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 14, 2011
Chamber kicks off new year

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce scored a touchdown with their 2011 Annual Kick-Off Breakfast, held Friday, Jan. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Chamber members donned football jerseys for the sports-themed event, where Chamber president, Steve Queior and Board of Directors Chairman, Rick Piccolo, gave attendees a play-by-play of the Chamber's upcoming season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 19, 2018
40 years of memories

The Longboat Observer is working on a special 40th anniversary issue, and we want to hear your memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(Courtesy) Sprouts Farmers Market will open in south Sarasota next mont.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2017
Sprouts Farmers Market to open in Sarasota

The grocery store will open its doors in Pelican Plaza April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy juniors and seniors celebrate at 2012’s prom at The Founders Club. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Prom-A-Palooza

Follow the East County and Sarasota Observers through May 18 for prom content and coverage, including feature stories, schedules, photos, contests and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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