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Kristine Geer and Tim Hurley at her graduation at University of South Florida.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 2, 2018
Family of Zota victim sues resort owner, security company

NIght desk clerk Tim Hurley was "my dad in every sense of the word,'' niece says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2010
Linger Lodge hires new manager

David LaRusso, a veteran of the restaurant industry, already has added new options to the menu to the legendary East County eatery.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Cougars remain unbeaten; Pitcher leads Booker to a win; ODA notches a pair of wins; Thunder LAX posts win; Totally Tennis series continues; Youth Baseball Day upcoming

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Main plaza brainstorm, county eyes Osprey parcel

WEEK OF DEC. 10 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 27, 2015
People with Purpose: Nikki Taylor

People with Purpose: Nikki Taylor

  • Black Tie
Conner Morrell's No. 28 car races on the outside of racing legend Tony Stewart's No. 14 car at Bubba Raceway Park. Stewart won the race; Morrell finished eighth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2018
Braden River freshman races with 'Smoke'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Holly Finks, Pat Bergman and Snookie Register show off the creations of the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2018
Church group stitches yarn, kindness

Each week, the Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at Christ Church to knit shawls for those who need their comfort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jaimee Baker won a trophy for catching the most fish, a total of 21 during the Kids Klub Fishing Tournament of the Sarasota Slam.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 4, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.4.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ross
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 29, 2014
Your Neighbor: Joni Ross

Longboat Key resident Joni Ross has been teaching Pilates for 18 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 22, 2010
Gussin to release fourth novel in October

'And Then There Was One' will be available Oct. 4 at bookstores throughout the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rocky Aker died Jan. 16 when his car was rear-ended on State Road 70 at Braden Run. Police suspect the driver who hit Aker may have been impaired by alcohol. An investigation continues.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
Remembering Rocky

Family hopes patriarch's legacy will inspire others to live, love better.

  • East County
  • News
“Where Do You Fit In?” by Ella Emmett, Dalton Jett, Sara Martin and Palmer Mays
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 28, 2012
Art Scene & Heard

SeaFair art yacht drops anchor in Sarasota; Jersey Shore musician rocks on in Sarasota; New Opera House name a noted tribute; Downtown bayfront embraces diversity

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming attributes the island’s low crime rate with technology, such as license plate recognition cameras.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key named safest small city

Online insurance data provider ValuePenguin has named the island the fourth safest city in Florida, and the safest small city in the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
Cops Corner 4.7.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
SMR Farms Citrus Production Manager Stevie John leads a tour through the farms' sod and citrus groves.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County residents get water wiser

Water School touts water conservation.

  • East County
  • News
Magner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Obituary: Philip Magner Jr.

Philip Magner Jr., 87, formerly of Longboat Key and Buffalo, N.Y., died Dec. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The county is recruiting volunteers now to have on deck in case of an emergency.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 21, 2017
County looking for volunteers to help after disasters

The July 26 training session is part of a county effort to prepare for harder times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 25, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Get Low'

Set during the Depression in the Tennessee backwoods, "Get Low" spins the tale of an infamous recluse who comes out of hiding to plan his own funeral party.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Kristin Zarrella, Ashley Platt and Natalie Novak hope to lead the Lady Mustangs back to the Class 3A Cross Country Championships this fall after finishing third a season ago. Photos by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2012
Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country takes a new direction

Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country team took second at the Barron Collier Invite - the first meet without Olivia Ortiz, who is out with a broken femur.

  • East County
  • Sports
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