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Andre Hersom, 5, at last year's Sarasota Youth Sailing Program summer camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 18, 2016
Gear up for summer camps

Learn about summer camps on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Former Sand Cay manager sentenced

Judge sentences former Sand Cay manager to three years in jail; Police arrest man for abduction attempt; Dick Vitale accepts Sports Icon Award

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Glendi will feature the St. Barbara Hellenic Folk Dancers throughout its four-day run this week.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 9, 2011
Church prepares for Greek festival

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will welcome more than 18,000 to the East County as it celebrates its 27th Greek Glendi this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High seniors Bryce Vokus, Tyler Riley and R.J. Natherson ran their final varsity cross-country meet at the Class 4A cross-country finals Nov. 9, in Tallahassee.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 14, 2013
Making Strides

The Riverview High boys cross-country team finished eighth in the state at the Class 4A cross-country finals Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 03.03.16

Neighborhood undergrounding; tax spending

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Wendy and Stan pictured Friday, May 10, with their 6-day-old cygnets. Photos courtesy of Lou Newman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Swan family: The next generation

Eleven cygnets hatched last week on the Harbourside pond, and that's not the only family news.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Ranch children visit food bank

hildren of the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch saw their philanthropic efforts come full circle April 9, as they visited the Food Bank of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan |
  • June 4, 2009
Deal Us In: Grand Slam force

Deal Us In: Grand Slam force

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harry Owen foresees traffic problems if city and state officials build a roundabout, as proposed. Closing the main entrance from 10th Street, pictured behind Owen, to the boat ramp will make it difficult for boaters towing larger trailers, he said.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 18, 2012
Boaters voice concerns about roundabout plan

If a roundabout is constructed, boaters towing their boats will have to cross traffic to enter the boat ramp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Justin Curtis threw passes with teammates on Sept. 17.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2017
Idle football players use teamwork to help community

They helped move trees and clear debris in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 22, 2009
Miss Florida visit kicks off Southside jog-a-thon

Southside Elementary School students looked up to Miss Florida - not only because she towered over them but also because of her passion for encouraging kindness wherever she goes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2014
Casey Key property sells for $8 million

A Casey Key gulf-to-bay estate was purchased for $8 million Thursday, the highest-priced sale on the island in nearly five years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2010
Arts Center programs promise to make waves

The Longboat Key Center of the Arts will kick off its winter season with a 'Making Waves' exhibit by artist Malcolm Robertson that runs from Jan. 15 through Feb. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.29.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Michael Corbino Jr.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2015
Former pro racer Michael Corbino Jr., 27, dies in crash

Corbino, 27, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 29 after he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a tree while traveling northbound on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Testing will continue for Manatee County students through the end of the school year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 6, 2016
East County parents sign off on Opt Out movement

With testing season underway, some students are choosing not to take the Florida Standards Assessment.

  • East County
  • News
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