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Longboat Key Mayor George Spoll
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 6, 2018
Blustery, yes, but right

George Spoll takes it to Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"Everybody brings different things to the table," Shawn O'Malley says of his co-op woodshop. "This camaraderie is what I envisioned." Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 14, 2013
Building a Legacy

Shawn O'Malley's grandfather taught him the art of woodworking from salvaged material. Now, O'Malley is the teacher.

  • Arts + Culture
McKitrick has won 240 golf tournaments, including 41 at the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 28, 2018
Longboater swings through obstacles

Golfer Arlene McKitrick has persisted in her career, despite her acute type 1 diabetes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta Key trolley slated for July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor-display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2016
Cops Corner 4.17.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2010
Signs of the silly season

Signs of the silly season

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Willis to host uniform fair

The Willis Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization will host a school uniform fair from noon to 7 p.m., Aug. 7, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 8, at the school, 14705 The Masters Ave., Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
Tiny bulldog gets a big break

Chuck, a French bulldog, recently took a tumble off the bed and broke his right leg.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kasey MacTavish and Mindy McLeod of Oasis Outsourcing at last year's expo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 25, 2017
East Meets West Expo rescheduled for November

The 9th annual business expo will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Germany
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

The countdown is on for submitting your photos for our annual 'It's Read Everywhere' contest! The last day to submit entries is Sept. 30. Voting starts Oct. 1 and goes through the end of the month. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paradise Pops. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2013
Cool treats to beat summer heat

When temperatures rise to the red zone and there's no escaping, try some of these cool treats to get back to the blue zone. There are old Sarasota staples, new establishments, desserts, entrees, breakfast, snacks and even a recipe to try.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Veterinary Neuro Services

Small Business of the Year - Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2015
City eyes St. Armands paid parking

To fund a Circle garage, the city is studying two major revenue sources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jimmy and Tina O’Brien | Realtors/Founding Members | RealtyPartners® |
  • June 7, 2018
Helping Families Achieve Their Real Estate Goals

Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota Realtors, Tina and Jimmy O'Brien, are founding members of RealtyPartners® that helps families achieve their real estate goals with a New Home Buyer/Seller Savings Program.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners to discuss capital improvement projects

The commissioners will hold the workshop tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On July 25, the School Board set the millage rate and budget for the coming year.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 26, 2017
School Board approves millage and budget for coming year

Board members expressed concerns over state rollbacks and an influx of students coming into the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian Hastreiter brought his two daughters and their friends in his party bus. Hastreiter owns 941 Luxury Limos.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 19, 2016
Gene Witt Elementary dads and daughters dress up for dance

The elementary PTO hosted a dance Friday, Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
CDDs approve FY2010 budgets

Each of the four Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts approved its proposed FY2010 budgets Sept. 9 during a continuation of the Aug. 20 board meeting.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department provided this image of the Selby Library following a stabbing that took place on the building's second floor today.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 14, 2014
UPDATE: Stabbing occurs at Selby Library

According to the Sarasota Police Department, a man stabbed another man after getting into an argument about the library's computers this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The New Zealand Women's Four team works out at Nathan Benderson Park in preparation for the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 20, 2017
Side of Ranch

Take advantage of some world championship passion.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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