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Chef Fred Lugano dishes up pulled pork at Christ Church of Longboat Key's Aug. 3 fundraiser to support those recovering from severe flooding in Texas.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 5, 2025
Texas flood survivors gain support from Longboat Key church

Congregation members raised more than $21,000 to support the recovering community, inspired by familial connections.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scorned woman goes on vandalism spree at baby daddy's house
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2024
Scorned woman goes on vandalism spree at baby daddy's house

After ex-boyfriend refuses an early-morning visit, a woman's rampage results in more than $4,000 in damage including someone else's car. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Woman discovers she is being followed by PI in Longboat Key
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 9, 2025
Woman discovers she is being followed by PI in Longboat Key

A woman called police who helped identify the man following her in a gray sedan as a private investigator. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Adult male anhingas are black with silvery to white streaks on the back and wings. Females and immatures have a light brown head, neck, and breast. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • December 18, 2020
Bird of the week: Anhinga

Like the double-crested cormorant, the anhinga can dive deep into the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 2, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Who's a good boy?

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Tyler Beck.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 31, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Tyler Beck

The ODA pole vaulter talks his start in the sport and his goals for the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Embracing Our Differences brings students together through creating art with messages of acceptance and love. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 16, 2022
Embracing Our Differences returns for another year of artful empathy

The scope of the project has expanded over the years, but the 20th edition of Embracing Our Differences is all about kindness.

  • Arts + Culture
The music at the Art Ovation rooftop bar has been the subject of several noise complaints, spurring city officials to take action in an effort to mitigate sound issues. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2021
Rooftop bar triggers noise concerns

Following complaints from residents, the city is investigating whether a bar at the Art Ovation hotel is operating in compliance with the zoning code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
22 parking spaces will be added in front of The Old Salty Dog.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 18, 2021
Funding approved for Siesta parking, roundabout design

The County Commission approved a budget amendment of $610,000 to fund both projects.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2009
Police officer disputes firing

Longboat Key police officer Jessica Anderson's attorney called her firing 'excessive and disparate in treatment.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 27, 2009
Investigators seek Legacy Trail flasher

A man has exposed himself to nine different women along The Legacy Trail and near Palmer Ranch communities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 11, 2010
Police panel debates mission

Police Advisory Panel Chairwoman Susan Chapman rehashed events during a police-brutality investigation, but some of her fellow panel members felt it was a waste of valuable time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2009
Manatee East wins second district crown

The Manatee East Little League 10-and-11-year-old All-Star team won the district title after defeating Braden River Little League 8-4 July 17 in game two of the best-of-three series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Christian Lowe

The Observer spotlights Braden River Little League slugger Christian Lowe.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2010
Commission delays Islandside decision

The Longboat Key Town Commission will wait until 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 30 to make a decision on the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 11, 2012
Comment: Baseball heat up out East

America's favorite pastime is in full swing, and the bats are definitely alive and well for this year's East County All-Star teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 27, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Danielle Valley

Lakewood Ranch High senior swimmer Danielle Valley qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Swim Team Trials in two events at the Gator Swim Club Summer Invitational June 3 to June 5, in Gainesville.

  • East County
  • Sports
Roni Geva is part of the all-female cast in "Love, Loss, and What I Wore," at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Photo by Chris Bennion.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 27, 2012
Theater Review: 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore'

It was a special treat to see the iconic "M*A*S*H" star, Loretta Swit, and an exceptionally talented cast, at the Asolo Rep last week, all under the direction of Karen Carpenter.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 10, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Gulf Beach near the 360 North condominiums, left, continues to erode.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Sand loss prompts warning for north-end

Just 30 to 50 feet of dry beach remain between the nine-unit 360 North condominium and the Gulf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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