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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2015
Aging in Paradise to put on the glitz at fundraiser

The Aging in Paradise Resource Center will swing back in time for its 1920s-themed 'Puttin' on the Glitz' event Jan. 25, at Sarasota Bay Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The above shows the bayou now. Photo by Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 28, 2013
Murky History

High levels of lead are encapsulated in the Hudson bayou's sediment. More than 60,000 cubic yards would have to be dredged to remove the toxic metal.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Sarah Felder |
  • March 11, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week three

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week three

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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 23, 2020
Father and son bond over basketball in Longboat Key

Tim and King Grant vacationed in Longboat Key. The father and son found Bayfront Park's basketball court to share their love of the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Athletes get ready to mount their bikes and take off during the transition of the Siesta Key triathlon this weekend.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 5, 2013
Siesta Beach triathlon attracts athletes from afar

Athletes from all over the U.S. and Florida competed in the Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon in a test for endurance.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 9, 2019
Cops Corner: Just out for a little doggie me time

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch businessman Evan Guido is close to closing on the purchase of the base of the clock tower in San Marco Plaza.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch clock tower getting new owner

Entrepreneur buys the base of the San Marco Plaza clock tower.

  • East County
  • News
Valerie Demino layers her rainbow cake. Demino has delivered cakes to health care workers, teachers and friends.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Multi-layered generosity in the Bradenton area

Greyhawk Landing resident bakes homemade cakes for people helping with COVID-19

  • East County
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  • By [email protected] |
  • March 29, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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"Sarasota is a good place for incubating talent," Austin McKinley says. "The lifestyle lends itself to imagination and dreaming."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 13, 2011
Prime time

Aspiring screenwriter Austin McKinley gets ready to hobnob with Hollywood heavyweights. The 'TV ME!' winner reveals how he hit a homerun with three unique pitches.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2013
Obituary: Rosalie Cubbon Kobiela

Rosalie Cubbon Kobiela, 74, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kay Thayer returns a serve at the Longboat Key Tennis Center, where you can get a "serving" of a different kind on Thanksgiving Day.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2019
Giving thanks, the Longboat Key way

This island is full of its own traditions. Here's what a Thanksgiving Day on Longboat Key might look like.

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  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Island Chapel cell tower lease will expire - learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 16, 2013
April 16: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Chapel cell tower lease will expire; Maintenance facility construction progressing; Sarasota County hires senior strategist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school softball teams won their respective district tournaments on April 26, in the process advancing to the regional tournament.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2018
Two area softball teams win district tournaments

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River advance to regionals.

  • East County
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 29, 2018
Jewish Food Festival brings Israeli heritage to Sarasota

Everything from kugel to matzo ball soup was available at the festival on Jan. 28.

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Officials say flushing unwanted medications down the drain or dropping them in the trash can lead to safety or environmental hazards downstream.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2018
Sarasota Police offers drug-disposal initiative

Getting rid of unwanted prescription medications properly is important safety issue, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One-year-old Venus Gonzalez gets some help from her mom, Cenya Moreno, at Tom Bennett Park. The pair have fun, despite the heat. Manatee County plans to add shade to the playground area next year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Manatee County plans priorities

Manatee County's 2020 capital plans include library, park improvements in Lakewood Ranch area.

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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 19, 2019
Bowden officially done, search for interim superintendent begins

The Sarasota County School Board unanimously approved a proposed separation agreement

  • Sarasota
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  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 2, 2019
The Longboat Key Historical Society tries making history repeat itself

Michael Drake is leading the effort to finally purchase land for the historical society museum.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 2, 2017
Good summer news

Tax rates same, down

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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