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Artist Ena Jasmin Carroll credited her friend and fellow artist Pat Lundy with bringing her in for the second annual Artists in the Garden last weekend at Longboat Island Chapel. A dozen local artists showcased and sold their works at the two-day event.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 13, 2026
Local creatives participate in return of Artists in the Garden

Artists working in innovative styles brought their talents to the second annual Artists in the Garden, part of a month-long celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2009
Wellness Center breaks ground

The center is expected to serve 6,000 cancer patients and their caregivers annually with support and information at no cost.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2012
Manatee CEO Roundtable meets Friday

Community leaders will meet at 8 a.m. Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Toys for Tots taking donations

Michael Saunders and Co. teamed up with Marines to ensure all needy Southwest Florida children receive presents this year through Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexander and Sarah McCalden
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
VIP(enguins) will march toward Mote

Mote Marine Aquarium will host some black-tie guests beginning in November: four black-footed penguins as part of a limited-time exhibit that will be called 'Penguin Island.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
Financial boost

G.WIZ recently received a significant financial donation to assist its current renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
GCFOA seeks officials

The Gulf Coast Football Officials Association will hold informational meetings May 2 and May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Morning Headlines

Morning news: Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit; International rowing body reviews park

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 29, 2013
Turn back time with Dean Johanesen at Ocean Blues

Turn back time with Dean Johanesen at Ocean Blues

  • Arts + Culture
Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken off Big Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken off Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 21, 2021
This week in A+E: Dec. 23 to Dec. 29

Sarasota pulls out all the holiday stops this week with concerts, comedy, theater performances, a circus and much more.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
In May, Caitlyn Zaborowski moved from Danbury, Connecticut, to Longboat Key. On June 6, she began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 12, 2021
Chamber hires vice president of membership services

In June, Caitlyn Zaborowski began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
News Briefs

Libraries, AARP offering free tax-return assistance; Volunteers needed for 2012 cleanup; Members sought for emergency services board

  • Siesta Key
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Green
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Maureen Curtin joins MS&Co. LBK office; Sotheby's announces new sponsorship deals; Wagner Realty announces February's top agents;

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Morgan Mays competes in USTA championships

Morgan Mays, of Longboat Key, competed in the USTA Boys' 18 and 16 Clay Court National Championships held July 19 to July 26, in Delray Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
East women complete 3-Day

Freedom Elementary Cafeteria Manager Theresa Rickrode, her sister, Cheryl Burrell, and Nolan Middle School's Kim Coffey endured a 60-mile journey as part of the Tampa Bay Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Oct. 26-28.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
Medical, pharmacy students shift learning

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine medical and pharmacy students traded their classroom study for a clinical education when they received their white coats Jan. 26, at Harvest United Methodist Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 21, 2013
Lakewood cheerleading tryouts upcoming

Lakewood Ranch High School will host cheerleading tryouts for the 2013-14 school year from 4-5 p.m. March 20-21 and 25-26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2014
T-errific trip

Incoming sophomore at Pine View School for the Gifted, Halle Belden, is collecting T-shirts and girls clothing for her trip to an orphanage and women's rehab June 26, in La Vega, Dominican Republic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Phase 1 Chiropractic |
  • January 2, 2023
The Chiropractic and Holistic Care You've Been Looking For

Chiropractic Care with a Difference.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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