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Lakewood Ranch YMCA Executive Director Stacey McKee joins member and supporter Molly Lawson of Lakewood Ranch at the Motown event.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch YMCA goes to Motown

Lakewood Ranch YMCA holds its biggest annual fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Rotary Club donated $7,700 to help fund the agility equipment and two misting cooling stations, which look like fire hydrants, in the dog area at Bayfront Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2017
Fluffy Anderson sounds off on Longboat Key's Bayfront Park

Longboat Key letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Last year's Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival featured over 60 wineries from around the world and food from area restaurants. Tickets sold out in three minutes.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 9, 2015
Forks & Corks 2016 tickets go on sale

1,500 tickets for last year's international food and wine festival sold out in three minutes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Carlos Beruff, 58-year-old founder, owner and CEO of Medallion Home, officially announced Monday his candidacy for the Republican Party nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by presidential candidate Marco Rubio.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2016
Carlos Beruff declares candidacy for U.S. Senate

The Manatee County developer has officially entered the 2016 race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Julie Veith and JoAnne Hampton are both cancer survivors who say the battle against the disease has not been won.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2019
Heritage Harbour's Play for Pink events continue to raise money for breast cancer research in Bradenton

Heritage Harbour's Play for Pink events continue to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Guy and Melanie Paschal with their dogs. Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Historical Society  Calusas to Condominiums: A Pictorial History of Longboat Key
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 21, 2017
Melanie Paschal led quiet, vivid life

Paschal, 95, died on June 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Sarasota things you missed while you were up north

You mean you weren't watching Siesta Key all summer?

  • Sarasota
  • News
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 23, 2014
Curry Station: A culinary adventure awaits

Curry Station: A culinary adventure awaits

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 21, 2018
Two more candidates going for Sarasota County School Board seat

This makes three candidates challenging Jane Goodwin for her District 5 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2011
Commission discusses safety concerns

After a June meeting devolved into a shouting match, city leaders want to address the safety of public officials and the audience during City Commission meetings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 18, 2010
Barbetta surrenders computer

The commissioner agreed to allow his personal computer to be scanned for any business e-mails not in the public record.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.20.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
THEN. The Longboat Key Publix opened Wednesday, June 4, 1980, in what was then called the Bay Isles Shopping Center. One week later, Eckerd Drug Co. opened.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
What's in store for residents?

Faced with the possibility of not having an island grocery store for six to eight months, residents say shopping off-island is a small price to pay for a redeveloped Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 11, 2016
FirstSarasota church continues Christmas tradition

This year marked the 43rd annual showing of the singing tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 21, 2011
BRLL announces 11/12 and Junior All-Stars

Braden River Little League recently announced its 11-and 12-year-old and Junior All-Star teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney freshman Madison Smithers looks to the basket for a layup against Sarasota Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2019
FHSAA announces new winter sports classifications

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mote mascot Gilly the Shark, Dr. Arthur Guilford, regional chancellor of USFSM, Dr. Michael Crosby, president and CEO of Mote, and USFSM mascot Rocky D. Bull.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2013
Business Observer

Conde Nast Traveler recognizes Key Club; Partnership aims to advance STEM careers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 5

East County Football Friday: Week 5

  • East County
  • Sports
Teacher of the Year recipient Khea Davis celebrates the announcement with her sons Jayden and Kaleb Benony.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 22, 2016
Booker High School touts county Teacher of the Year

Language Arts teacher Khea Davis is awarded the Sarasota County Schools Teacher of the Year award.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 10, 2016
Longboat Harbour hosts holiday celebration

Residents gathered to ring in the holidays and donate to Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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