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After recovering from a UTV Side-by-Side accident, 9-year-old Landon Marazon threw out the first pitch in the Marauders' home season opener.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 11, 2018
For Myakka City 9-year-old, it's game on!

Landon Marazon forges ahead after serious accident.

  • East County
  • News
The park, which will sit at 7500 S.R. 64 E., will include 49 RV sites and a 1-acre lake when it opens this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2015
East County prepares for new RV park

A new RV park a mile east of Interstate 75 on State Road 64 East has plans for 108 sites and amenities such as a pool, recreation center and two lakes.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Brown, the longest-tenured golf coach in Ohio State University history, was announced as the guest speaker at the Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club’s 16th-annual Golf Outing.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2018
Legendary Ohio State golf coach to speak at local tournament

The Buckeyes won 17 Big Ten titles under his tutelage.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Town will scrutinize 911 dispatch offer

The Town Commission is skeptical Sarasota County can provide the level of service Key residents expect from dispatchers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Existing traffic problems are exacerbated during special events weekends on St. Armands Circle — and people in the area believe that issue will extend to events on Lido Key, as well.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2015
St. Armands BID seeks more event scrutiny

With two new art festivals scheduled on Lido Key during the height of season in 2016, St. Armands Circle leaders are concerned about the events’ impact on traffic in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 8, 2017
Give all veterans their due

We owe more than ‘Thank you for your service.’ Veterans committed their lives to keep us free — a priceless virtue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The area with beams to the right will be the new Publix entrance, while the area to the left will become retail shops.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 18, 2012
Publix plans for eventful new store

The new Longboat Key Publix store will be a place to sip on a cup of coffee, browse the Internet and plan for events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Our View

Libby Claire: Puts life in perspective

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2009
Cops Corner

A man told police that he was hit in the head while riding his bike by a water bottle thrown from a silver Chevy Trailblazer or GMC SUV. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 20, 2018
John F. "Jack" Perry

John F. “Jack” Perry, of Sarasota, Fla., died March 13, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Jason Berzowski says the two sides “are very close” on a new three-year contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
Firefighters mulling over contract offer

Wage increases that make their salaries competitive is enticing to Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics and lieutenants. But pension modifications are likely needed to reach a contract agreement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 24, 2016
Top Story — March: Major League Football's inaugural season in doubt

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
Deborah Millman spent time as a journalist for the Tampa Tribune before beginning her animal-welfare career.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Honor Animal Rescue names new leader

Deborah Millman will work to raise money and awareness about the organization.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2017
Sporadic Revelations: Samantha Burns' laser-cut printmaking

With her monoprint exhibit, 'Insula Insula,' New College professor Samantha Burns explores fragmented memories.

  • Arts + Culture
Renovations to the Key Club's Islandside and Harbourside golf courses are ongoing. (File photo)
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 4, 2014
Renovations ongoing at Longboat Key Club golf courses

Plans to resurface the greens at the Harbourside and Islandside golf courses are currently underway, with new, saltwater tolerant grass being used to give the course a more natural look.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sanborn Studios agreed to create 117 new full-time positions in its agreement with Sarasota County in 2010. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 4, 2014
County files lawsuit against Sanborn Studios

Sarasota County officially filed against the film production company July 28 for breaching its contract with the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
St. Mary installs its new officers

The Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church installed new officers April 16, at its final monthly meeting of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2009
SMR to sell Lakewood Ranch Realty

As part of a long-term business plan, SMR has decided to focus on its core businesses of real estate investment, agriculture, mining and commercial operations.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Duncan
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
Duncan enjoys lobbying for ManaSota League initiatives

As ManaSota League of Cities president, Commissioner Jack Duncan has traveled to Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 12, 2015
Film Review: 'While We're Young'

The new film, "While We're Young," tries to be a philosophical commentary on aging yuppies seeking a niche.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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