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The former Pattigeroge's property will be torn down.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2018
Top Story - December: The Buccaneer to open at former Pattigeorge's property

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The racers got started at 6:30 a.m.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 3, 2019
Sarasota races to the beat of the drum

The Metro Diner's Music Half Marathon and 10K raced around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 29, 2020
Paradise Center celebrates at its fifth gala

After moving into their permanent home, the Paradise Center took time to celebrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 21

David Holliss captured this heron enjoying his own umbrella at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chessi Phillips models iConcept artist Lisa Berger’s ‘Good to the Last Drop (of her head)’ at Art Center Sarasota’s iConcept7 Jan. 22.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 31, 2015
Best of Black Tie 2015

As the 2015 social calendar comes to a close, Black Tie reviews the year in pictures

  • Black Tie
Kiwanis Club president Lynn Larson and elder-law attorney Jeanne Bennett.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 10, 2021
Kiwanis Club hears from elder law attorney

Jeanne Bennett discussed some of the thornier parts of planning for the unthinkable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phil Esposito founded the Tampa Bay Lightning. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2016
Hockey legend to attend business luncheon

The Tampa Bay Lightning's Phil Esposito will visit Lakewood Ranch next week.

  • East County
  • Business
East County's Katie McCoy plays with her guide dog, Bristol.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 1, 2019
Let Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto take you on a tour of the dark

Side or Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 11, 2018
Marine Corps celebrates 243rd birthday

Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps gathered Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 17

Tahniya Smith captured this reflecting sunset on Greer Island, Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Redgrave with his daughter-in-law, Joyce, and son Tim at an All Angels by the Sea brunch in 2011.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 21, 2016
Former Mayor John Redgrave dies at 90

When he wasn't working for the town, he was helping at church or enjoying a round of tennis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ocean Properties seeks a mix of tourism and residential development for the Islandside property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
Commission moves forward on Key Club referendum

The commission approved an ordinance on first reading that would place a referendum question before voters in a May 2015 mail vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates President and CEO Bob Sullivan has been with the organization overseeing Nathan Benderson Park since Aug. 15.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2017
Nathan Benderson Park organization CEO to resign

SANCA President and CEO Bob Sullivan, who’s headed the organization overseeing the site of the 2017 World Rowing Championships since August, plans to resign.

  • East County
  • News
Keegan Martin (left), Landon Martin (below), Darren Martin, Simeon Brubacher (below), Steven Brubacher and Taylor Rahn.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 10, 2018
Anna Maria native rescues five from Sarasota Bay near Longboat's north end

Two men and three boys were transported to local hospitals with symptoms of hypothermia, Longboat Fire and Rescue say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2015
News briefs

Longboat Pass drawbridge closures; Finance Department to shift ; Meetings canceled

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ann Alvis is the new instructor at the Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center. Photo courtesy of Brooks Peters
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 20, 2015
AEROBIC GRANDMA: New instructor headlines fitness class news

The annual schedule of fitness classes on Longboat Key reveals exciting new options alongside long-established favorites.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 1, 2020
Time for silence to end

The Fourth of July is a time for the silent majority to begin reasserting its voice for a strong defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
MVP Sports and Social Co-Founder Chris McComas putts at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch. The golf league is among MVP’s new offerings.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2020
Play On

After going virtual during the pandemic, MVP Sports seeks out new — and safe — opportunities to get people engaging in activities in-person again.

  • LWR Life
Dylan Bundy may benefit from the Orioles' new analytical approach. Photo courtesy Baltimore Orioles.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2019
Reasons to care about Baltimore Orioles spring training in 2019

Reasons to care about Baltimore Orioles spring training in 2019 include EVP/general manager Mike Elias, outfielder Yusniel Diaz, infielder Ryan Mountcastle and pitchers Dylan Bundy, Dean Kremer and Zach Pop.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 27, 2013
Richard's Foodporium finds a place in our lives

Richard's Foodporium finds a place in our lives

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  • Things To Do
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