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Dave Crawford. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 15, 2021
Longtime Longboat Key mail carrier Dave Crawford dies at 58

Crawford delivered mail along Longboat Key for 33 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 8, 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast host girls' day out

The 2020 Live, Laugh, Love Extravaganza was held Feb. 8 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Manatee School Board member Charlie Kennedy and candidate Alice Kaddatz answer questions during the forum for District 2 candidates.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2018
Manatee School Board candidates discuss top issues at forum

Manatee County School Board District candidates Alice Kaddatz, Charlie Kennedy, Jim Daniel, Scott Hopes, Joe Stokes, John Colon and James Golden answer questions on top issues at forum hosted by University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee on Aug. 18, 201

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 14, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church hosts Christmas Bazaar

The Longboat Key church sold baked goods, crafts and decorations galore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force Chairman Tom Freiwald speaks to the crowd at Monday’s Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Task Force makes progress with traffic fixes

Three of four ideas outlined by the Longboat Key group are moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Houle, futurist, and Heather Kasten, Chamber CEO and President
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 21, 2020
Chamber of Commerce looks to future at annual breakfast

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East Manatee Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Lee Whitehurst and Chief Byron Teates say the renovations to the station bring it to current standards.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2016
East Manatee fired up about new home

East Manatee Fire Rescue District set to open new Station 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 14, 2018
Survey: Longboat workers impacted by SCAT cancellation

A proposed cancellation of SCAT Route 18 would impact at least 13 businesses on Longboat Key, according to a survey conducted by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • April 9, 2013
My Friday night on an autopsy table

My Friday night on an autopsy table

  • Arts + Culture
A redevelopment proposal would replace the Ringling Shopping Center with 222 apartments and a smaller commercial footprint.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2017
Developer proposes 222 apartments for Ringling Shopping Center site

A West Palm Beach company is moving ahead with plans to redevelop the Ringling Shopping Center site, focusing on a primarily residential project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2014
Sarasota bayfront plan envisions $100 million Mote aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chance Sharbono.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2016
Braden River wrestler has one last chance to win state title

He finished third in the 138-pound class last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 3, 2015
Off the Beaten Path: Exploring Old Florida with Matt Allison

Off the Beaten Path: Exploring Old Florida with Matt Allison

  • Arts + Culture
These two make every second of every day an adventure. Photo by Jenny Waring.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 22, 2011
Fifty more reasons this father is thankful today

There have been multiple occasions in the car with my two young children when I've turned to my wife and told her the only thing I wanted for Christmas, my birthday or Father's Day is that limousine window that separates the driver from the back seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Kebero New York top will be available at Clever Rose, $255.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 5, 2018
Local fashions go bold

Here’s how to make a fashion statement in 2018.

  • Black Tie
The sale of 1452 Hillview Drive closed on Wednesday for $13.25 million in a deal negotiated by Kim Ogilvie of Michael Saunders & Company.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 11, 2021
Harbor Acres home sells for $13.25 million, moving into top spot for 2021

Property on Hillview Drive sells before reaching listing phase.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This rendering is part of the development application.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch church lands cell tower deal

Risen Savior Lutheran hopes to use monies from the project to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 28, 2017
Sarasota hosts first Age Friendly Festival

The Patterson Foundation sponsored the festival to invite community members and stakeholders to learn about Sarasota’s age-friendly features.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rosedale's Kathi Skelton and Deb Kehoe led an effort that raised $132,905 to benefit Homes for Our Troops in 2021.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 19, 2021
Mission to help vets continues in Bradenton at Rosedale despite pandemic

Despite cancellation of the Rosedale Golf Classic, the event still raises $132,905 for Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
According to Swezey, his motivation and flexibility are what set him apart from other educators
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 23, 2019
Teaching-award finalist helps pupils find a voice

Shane Swezey, a Sarasota educator and board-certified music therapist, uses music as more than just an instrument for fun.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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