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Florida Department of Transportation already modified the median entrance of State Road 64/Greyhawk Boulevard to improve safety.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 27, 2018
More interchange improvements coming

FDOT reacts to crashes at S.R. 64-Greyhawk Boulevard

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 15, 2018
Top chili chefs

The Longboat Key firefighters took home the grand champion trophy from Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellwood N. “Woody” Schiffman, Merrill Preston, Gary Lacucci and Howard Cohen at last year's event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 29, 2018
Longboat Key Rotary changes Veterans Day tradition

Instead of a parade, a special luncheon will be held in the Harbourside Ballroom of the Longboat Key Club on Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Literacy Council of Sarasota Board President Vincente Medine with LCS Executive Director Tom Melville
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 22, 2019
The new word on the street in Sarasota

The 12th Literacy Matters Luncheon took place on Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 25, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre goes country

Denim & Diamond Shindig was hosted Feb. 25 at FST.

  • Black Tie
Marjorie Singer and Roxzene Hunter
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 1, 2019
Southeastern Guide Dogs graduation raises the woof

The commencement took place at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 4, 2017
Aly Raisman speaks at Women's Day Luncheon

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosted the annual event on Dec. 4 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 2, 2018
The Ringling and Florida State University host first black tie event in more than a decade

The Ringling Inspires – Because of You gala was hosted March 3 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
Tina Kelly and Dina Lundberg.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2018
The best Things in life

Your Town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christopher Kehoe and Vera Samuels from The Players Theater rehearse for their 'Funny Girl' performance.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 23, 2018
'Funny Girl' pure gold

The Players Theater previews Funny Girl at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2018
Town officials speak to Longboat Key Democrats

Mayor Terry Gans, Town Manager Tom Harmer and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi updated members on the state of the town Feb. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Jail is introducing a new opiate addiction program.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 15, 2016
Jail launches opiate addiction treatment program

Sarasota County Jail will become the fourth jail in the state to address opiate addiction using the prescription drug Vivitrol.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 22, 2017
Lemur reserve in Myakka seeking help during hurricane season

The Myakka City Lemur Reserve has created a wish list.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2018
More housing planned for Honore Avenue

Manatee County Commission now to consider 600-home project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 5, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church installs new pastor

The Rev. Kenneth Blyth was installed as the church's senior pastor on Nov. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Observer recommends voting for Hagan Brody Hyde, left, and Martin Hyde.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2017
Observer recommends

Early voting is underway in Sarasota City Council race

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 6, 2017
Sand sculptors compete on Siesta Key

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources hosted the 45th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest on May 6 on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2016
OBITUARY | Robert Thomas

Robert Barry Thomas, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Dec. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2016
OBITUARY | Laura Duncan Hansen

Laura Duncan Hansen, 83, died Jan. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A large sailboat ran aground on Siesta Key Beach this week.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 1, 2017
Sailboat runs aground on Siesta Key Beach

The owner told several bystanders his navigation system crashed on the way to St. Petersburg.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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