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Join Mallory Gnaegy as she reports today's headline news
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 22, 2012
May 22: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A concept plan developed for the park by Wannemacher Jensen Architects includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2012
Committee to explore community center prospects

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to create a committee and to organize a poll to determine how to move forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Margaret Wise, Laura Wood, Stephanie Shaw and Susan Buck
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • June 15, 2012
Farewell to Laura Wood

Farewell to Laura Wood

  • Black Tie
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
Meet the new Lakewood Ranch

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - After watching the incorporation debate rage in their neighboring community to the south, leaders in Heritage Harbour, GreyHawk Landing, Greenfield Plantation and Mill Creek have organized to petition for incorporation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
Meet the new Lakewood Ranch

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - After watching the incorporation debate rage in their neighboring community to the south, leaders in Heritage Harbour, GreyHawk Landing, Greenfield Plantation and Mill Creek have organized to petition for incorporation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
New walkers welcome

Readers of the 'Island Beat' column will recall a Nov. 10 item about a group of friends who regularly walk their dogs together on the Key. Since that item appeared, Sally Langer, a 20-year resident, reported, more folks and their furry friends have joined the group.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
East students ring in new year at Temple

East County students at Temple Emanu-El Religious School celebrated the first Shabbat of 2012 in style Jan. 6, as the synagogue hosted a lock-in and sleepover.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald opened her current storefront in August 2008.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 31, 2011
Main Street announces new merchant

Pastries by Design will open on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this fall.

  • East County
  • News
Sheriff Tom Knight attributes the reduction in crime to his deputies' efforts in capturing habitual offenders.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 21, 2011
Sarasota County crime rate falls

New figures show the number of major crimes committed in Sarasota County fell 8% last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 5, 2011
Registration upcoming for BRSC

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its 2011 fall recreational soccer program this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
The meeting started an 9 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2011
County considers legislative priorities

New priorities under consideration are basin boards and growth management.

  • East County
  • News
The bayfront-connectivity plan will cost $53 million.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 3, 2011
City to request congressional earmarks

Requested funds would help pay for $100 million in improvement projects citywide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2011
Registration set for Miss Manatee Softball

Registration for the Miss Manatee Softball spring 2011 season will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 8, 15 and 22 and 6-8 p.m., Jan. 12 and 19 at the Miss Manatee Softball Complex located at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Scheyer with his family
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2010
Energetic Traveler gets gift of a lifetime

The Longboat Observer's Energetic Traveler and Grand Bay resident Stuart Scheyer gathered on Longboat Key with 23 friends and family members to celebrate his 80th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Palumbo
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 15, 2010
Key home salvaged for Habitat for Humanity Sarasota

Christmas came early this year for Habitat for Humanity Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sixteen-year-old Shelby Graves recited an emotional poem she wrote about keeping the porch light on for a firefighter father who died in the World Trade Center.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Students at Braden River High School learned the significance of Sept. 11, 2001 during a 10th anniversary memorial presentation Sept. 9. During the presentation, guest speakers and staff members shared stories of where they were when terrorist hijackers crashed commuter jets into New York City's World Trade Center and the Pentagon. A freedom bell rang throughout the ceremony, signaling significant events of the day. Following each bell, students with designated colored pieces of paper stood up to represent those who lost their lives. In addition, several students, including Shelby Graves, who father was one of the firefighters who lost his life, shared poems and stories they had written about Sept. 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Energetic clergymen lead Key churches

The Rev. Bruce Porter, of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, has recovered from shoulder surgery he had last November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Drake and new Longbeach Village Association President Frank O'Brien
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Longbeach Village Association says goodbye for summer

Frank O'Brien was installed as president of the Longbeach Village Association May 5, at a meeting held at the home of past President Michael Drake.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Power and Light replaced an electrical pole that was damaged in a one-car crash.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 18, 2011
Driver destroys power pole

A 25-year-old woman was arrested after smashing into the concrete pole.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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