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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 14, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts welcome back dinner

The temple also welcomed a dozen new members to the congregation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aaron Weedo, who owns CrossFit LWR, learned his respect for the military from family members.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 13, 2015
Trainer takes inspiration from military

CrossFit LWR owner carries respect for military over to his workout techniques.

  • Health
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard is one roadway the county has under consideration. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Manatee County Commission to consider speed changes

Speed limits on six East County roadways are up for review. Changes to a golf-cart usage ordinance also will be considered.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners are scheduled to select the two appointees at a meeting in November.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2014
Commissioners to discuss appointment process

As the deadline for selecting two new city commissioners draws closer, the Sarasota City Commission will talk about the process by which they will fill those vacancies at a meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2022
ODA baseball falls in state semifinals

The Thunder's own mistakes proved costly in a 5-3 loss to North Florida Christian on Monday afternoon in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 10, 2014
Sidelines

Sailors set new school records; SCS completes district sweep; ODA breezes to district win; Golf tourney to benefit Booker

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 14, 2021
Temple Emanu-El blesses pets at ceremony

The weekend blessing was held June 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • May 27, 2021
City celebrates Lido Beach renourishment

Officials and residents came together at Lido Beach to commemorate the completion of a shoreline restoration project decades in the making.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Angie Blanco, Ann Harris and Trevor Harris surprised dad Chris Sachs with a bell-ringing appearance. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 14, 2021
Longboat Key bell ringers get into the spirit

Bell ringing has been full of surprises this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Bereavement camp will offer comfort zone for children

Melissa Wandall is known for her advocacy, but her latest project will help kids deal with grief.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 28, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hello? There's a golf cart parked poorly.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 2: Joseph 'Jody' Hudgins

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 5, 2021
Lynda Ann Brill

Lynda Ann Brill, of Longboat Key, passed away on March 3, 2021 at the age of 84 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Kevin Beach, operations manager for the county's library system, and Braden River Branch Library Supervisor Cathy Laird say the Braden River Branch Library is the busiest library in Manatee County. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 20, 2014
Business booms at local library

The Braden River Branch Library needs two full-time employees to keep up with a 30% increase in traffic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 15, 2021
Education Center celebrates 35 years with a party

The education center invited a few friends to enjoy an in-person concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 12, 2017
Girls Inc. celebrates its Champions for Girls

The top supporters of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County were honored on May 11 at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

  • Black Tie
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 25, 2013
Development could cost the city

Draft traffic study: Proposed Benderson retail development would trigger $17.6 million in roadway improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Greenbrook's Matt and Lisa Buck chow down on food from Cigar City Smokers during their first Ranch Nite Wednesdays. The food trucks at the event provide multiple options for people to indulge.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 27, 2021
Ranch Nite returns to Lakewood Ranch

Food trucks and cornhole among the draws for Ranch Nite Wednesdays at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Auctioneer Tammie Lockwood led prospective buyers toward the storage lockers, while giving out some initial instructions.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2012
Charity reaps reward in 'storage war'

Value Self Storage hosted a 'Storage Wars'-style charity auction Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • News
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