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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Brendan Ragan and Betsy Helmer. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 15, 2017
Theater review: 'Pilgrims'

'Pilgrims' explores the challenges of outer and inner space at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Commissioners criticized for access; Seniors, others must accept responsibility; For beach parking, a small garage?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Ila Edwards |
  • April 22, 2014
A toast to Mom

A toast to Mom

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 23, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Manfred Welfonder

Manfred Welfonder, an 11-year resident of Longboat Key, began playing tennis as a young man in Germany.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Assistant Town Manager Mike Hein has expressed interest in replacing Dave Bullock as town manager.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 26, 2017
Longboat assistant town manager seeks a promotion

Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in early 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2017
Braden River football sinks Lakewood Ranch 55-7

The Pirates took control early and never gave it back.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nancy Castro cuts the ribbon to open The Out-of-Door Academy's new practice facility.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2017
ODA hopes new practice facility helps athletic programs soar

The facility includes three regulation-sized soccer fields that can be used for football and lacrosse as well.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2019
New heights for Mustangs boys basketball

Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball loses to Blanche Ely High 57-52 in the state title game at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the town's March 25 general municipal election.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 24, 2014
Longboat Key early voting draws 1,121

Early voting took place from March 10 through March 22, at Longboat Key Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 18, 2016
Luck O’ the Lazy Lobster

Lazy Lobster hosted a festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration Thursday, March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Registration underway for i9 Sports camp

Registration for i9 Sports multi-sport summer camp is now available.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nanzy Rozance hugs Rich Kirschner,
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 31, 2019
Rotary Club of Longboat Key celebrates five years

The club gathered together to celebrate their successes and friendships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Story archive

View our previous stories on the Ringling Bridge throughout the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 21, 2020
Longboat Key Turtle Watch has a bash with trash

The group participated in International Coastal Cleanup and removed 370 pounds of refuse from the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Whether you prefer to eat or drink your veggies, we can all agree that adding more nutrients to your diet is a good thing — especially when they taste this good. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 14, 2013
Pressing Matter

Whether you prefer to eat or drink your veggies, we can all agree that adding more nutrients to your diet is a good thing - especially when they taste this good.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom and Ann Charters, Connie and Allen Carlson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 1, 2010
'Men Who Cook' Kick Off Party

'Men Who Cook' Kick Off Party

  • Black Tie
A group of homeless people sit directly across the street from Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill. The restaurant's owner, who was attacked by a man in July, says their presence has dropped his profits by as much as 60%.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 16, 2012
Sarasota: Homeless Havoc

City police say a mandated lapse in a city trespassing program is part of the reason for a rise in a rowdy downtown homeless population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Martine and Pierre Filiatrault pose with a photo taken in front of their castle in Gaujac, France.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 20, 2017
Opsrey couple inherits French castle

Castle on a Hill

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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