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Sorry, your swan boat commute across Sarasota Bay will have to wait. Ringling Bridge, in the background of this composite image, awaits.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2017
Observer stories too wacky to be true ... weren't

Turns out, Obama isn't moving to Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Phelps of Lakewood Ranch loads some tree trimmings onto a cart for disposal at Dream Oaks Camp. Phelps was one of more than 20 volunteers that took part in the event. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 18, 2021
LWRBA members volunteer for local causes

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance continues its annual Giveback campaign with dozens of events.

  • East County
  • News
Jake Taraska presents a check to Dick Vitale and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen has special philanthropy mentor

Sports broadcasting legend Dick Vitale has shown him how to raise money.

  • East County
  • News
iLana Armida dropped her single "High No More" in January 2019. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 20, 2019
East County singer satisfied with move to LA

Mill Creek's Ilana Armida working to make it big in Los Angeles

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2018
State House District 72: Ray Pilon

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The RCLA Board of Directors and President Emily Walsh present Ringling College President Larry Thompson with a check for $600,000 to support the Alfred R. Goldstein Library and student scholarships.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 10, 2022
Ringling College receives $600,000 from RCLA

The funds are part of RCLA’s most recent gift commitment of $3 million to support the Alfred R. Goldstein Library and student scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2019
New 55-plus community now open in Lakewood Ranch

Kolter Homes opens 55-plus community, Cresswind, in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 15, 2018
A year of crime and tragedy tested Longboat Police

The Longboat Key Police Department showed it was capable in the past year of crime and tragedy on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
R. Dan Nolan Middle School eighth graders Payton Gee and Alexa Dziubek talk to Pam Rahn, a pre-medical program teacher, about what they've learned by using the Anatomage Table.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 22, 2021
Manatee School District 1-mill property tax provides funding for hands-on learning in STEM

East County teachers say equipment they've purchased with the additional millage ignites students' passion.

  • East County
  • Schools
Allison Hoult runs during the 2015 First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 10, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.10.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The view from the kitchen entrance to the lanai: The long center island is home to the sink and dishwasher. Photos by Molly Schechter
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 12, 2012
EDIBLES: Home on the Range

Remodeling a kitchen is not fun for everyone. But, it appears to have been just that for Lenny and Susan Landau, of Queens Harbor on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Culture
City of Sarasota emergency personnel saved a duckling that fell into a storm drain near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2013
July 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Emergency workers rescue duckling on U.S. 41; 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda; FWC gives good marks to Save Our Seabirds; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lights installed at Five Points Park in 2011 remain in the trees, but have been shut off since June. A new system for lighting the park’s trees could be forthcoming.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2013
DID follows the lights

After shutting off the tree lights in Five Points Park due to maintenance issues, the Downtown Improvement District considers a new lighting system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christopher Lesser, the director of the Manatee County Mosquito Control District, said his department goes to extraordinary lengths to protect the safety of the public.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2020
The lowdown on mosquito spraying in Manatee County

Low altitude helicopter flights one needed aspect of Manatee County's mosquito abatement program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 4, 2018
Cops Corner: Pilots license flew away

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • December 23, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Stocking Stuffers for the fashion-focused

Let's Talk Looks: Stocking Stuffers for the fashion-focused

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  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • April 21, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Magnum Wine & Tastings

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Magnum Wine & Tastings

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  • Eat + Drink
Seniors Sabrina Herrera, Benjamin French, Justin Feroze, Tess Zambella, Nicolas Wiggington, Marina Herrera and Marribel Contreras enjoy their final JROTC regional championship. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 18, 2020
Pirates build on winning legacy

Braden River High's JROTC drill team wins fourth consecutive regional championship

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2018
Mote earns AZA accreditation and research productivity ranking

Mote Marine Laboratory has been accredited by The Association of Zoos & Aquariums since 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 11, 2021
Bird Key Yacht Club tennis director named America's Top Coach

Bohannon was announced as the winner of the Tennis Channel competition Tuesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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