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Tournament Chairman Mason Tush, with Travis Lofland from the show “Deadliest Catch” and tournament committee member Bryan Wells pose with the trophy.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 6, 2015
Anglers prepare for Sarasota Tarpon Tournament

Preparations for the tournament kicked off with a party Tuesday night at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A historic marker on Broadway commemorates the old town dock that was destroyed in a 1921 hurricane.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
Longboat Lore: Marker project made Key history

The installation of seven historic plaques throughout the island was a longtime goal of the Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Wrappers, movers ready

Adopt A Family Manatee needs volunteers to help set up as it moves into its warehouse Oct. 25 and Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 12, 2018
Chamber meets for lunch

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members and guests gathered July 12 at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Booker High alumnus Charlie Barnett co-stars in Netflix's breakout hit "Russian Doll" with Natasha Lyonne. Photo by Amelia Hanks
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2019
'Russian Doll' star Charlie Barnett credits Booker VPA for getting his start

The Booker High alumnus and Longboat Key native who co-leads the Netflix show shares what the school means to him.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 27, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Two-wheeled early-bird gets to work

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2009
Lady Pirates crowned district champs

The Braden River volleyball team captured its first championship with a 3-2 victory over St. Pete Lakewood in the Class 4A-District 10 finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Now it's locked

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 10

These are a few of our favorite arts & entertainment events taking place on our calendar May 10 through May 16 in and around Sarasota, Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Judy Ebrahim and Gail Hetler catch up.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 10, 2019
Christ Church waves hello to members once again

Food, friends and faith combine again on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 27, 2018
Ruth (Bateman) Sousa

Ruth (Bateman) Sousa, age 96, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 11

Nancy Goldman, of Seaplace, captured this sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Abby Simpson delivers 61 goodie bags at the East Manatee Fire Rescue. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
McNeal student spreads happiness to children in Lakewood Ranch

Abby's Love spread happiness to children

  • East County
  • News
The RaceTrac  gas station at the corner of Lena Road and State Road 64 is an example of a project that could have been approved through a straight rezone request under the proposed changes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Manatee County mulls Comprehensive Plan changes

Staff members feel too many issues are routed through planned development.

  • East County
  • News
LaShawn Frost is the principal of Booker Middle School. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 25, 2019
Booker Middle School principal to serve on Arts Schools Network Board

According to Sarasota County Schools, the association is comprised of art leaders, schools and organizations from around the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Neighborhood Planner Nancy Kelly speaks at a Tuesday meeting regarding upcoming construction along Osprey Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
Neighbors, businesses seek Osprey project info

This summer, the city plans to begin a resurfacing project running from Bahia Vista Street to Siesta Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A dredging pipe stretches along the beach.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • April 26, 2021
You asked (kind of). We answered questions about Longboat beach work

The schedule is tentative with June 1 marking the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Louise Buckley
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Heritage Harbour North CDD Seat 5: Louise Buckley

Tax preparer vies for board seat.

  • East County
  • News
The ice rink at Holidays on the Green drew 20,000 people last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2018
There's nothing rinky-dink about this holiday display at UTC

Benderson goes all out creating a Christmas mall masterpiece in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Eileen Amesbury, Carolyn Lowry-Nation and Nancy Schneider are among the founding club members of Gardeners Out East and Karen Eckert is the current president.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2019
Garden club still is growing in Lakewood Ranch

Gardeners Out East club still is growing in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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