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Condominiums and businesses throughout the island are collecting canned goods and prepackaged foods.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 8, 2011
Longboat Kiwanis Club begins food drive

Drop off donations through May 1 at one of 13 locations on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Welcome Back: Since you left ...

We've compiled all the big news you missed while you were at your summer homes, traveling the globe or enjoying lazy summer days at the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 23, 2017
Zota victims' families remember loved ones

Kevin Carter and Timothy Hurley are remembered for their devotion to their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2013
Destination: East County

Looking for a hidden jewel? Enjoy a scenic afternoon along the Manatee River, before heading out to a local winery for wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards.

  • East County
  • News
The two-sided flyer provides information about rip tides, which can trap even strong swimmers. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 26, 2012
Fire Department launches water safety campaign

The department urges managers and association presidents to post a flyer with information about rip tides on their properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FBI special agent David Nelson defines cybercrime as any criminal activity committed via the computer, a network, a phone or device.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2015
FBI agents address cybercrime

Federal agents say ‘social engineering’ is the new buzz word in cybercrime.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 3554 Fair Oaks Lane has five bedrooms, four-and-a half baths, a pool and 4,493 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,325,000. Photo courtesy of Judy Kepecz-Hays.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 4, 2014
Queens Harbour home sells for $2,325,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 19 and May 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Alyssa Elizabeth Call was born to Twin Rivers residents Stephanie and Randy Call at 8:17 p.m., Jan. 11, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • News
World of Beer co-owners Dean and Jen Lambert outside of the bar's University Parkway location.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2014
World of Beer to expand to Eat Here building

After revealing plans to move to downtown Sarasota, World of Beer co-owner Dean Lambert confirmed the bar will move into the Main Street building occupied by Eat Here.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Evan Berman with the second place trophy from the Bridge Base Online Youth Swiss Teams division of the  North American Contract Bridge tournament.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Cardinal Mooney senior finds success in card game bridge

Evan Berman, a senior at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, talks about what fuels his interest in the card game of bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Gulf Coast of Florida members Phil Yoder, Jule Doran and Jan Mazer after helping rebuild the reading garden at the North Sarasota Public Library.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Returned Peace Corps volunteers continue service at home

Years after serving abroad, Peace Corps volunteers work on projects throughout Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anthony Lauro signed with University of Akron to play football.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Canes RB heads north

The University of Akron stuck with Anthony Lauro. And Anthony Lauro stuck with the University of Akron.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although the multitudes of Siesta beach-goers have trouble finding legal parking spaces on the Key, Crescent Royale condominium owners are protesting a plan for a new bus stop across from their complex to serve the beach-bound residents and visitors.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 28, 2011
Island Beat: Bus stop proposal draws condo residents' wrath

With many details yet to be decided about the final Siesta Public Beach improvements, more residents are letting county commissioners know about aspects of the plan they don't like.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team blanked DeSoto 8-0 in district action Dec. 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 26, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Cougars notch shutout; SMA cruises to win against Booker High; Lady Sailors suffer their first district loss; Havener powers Rams to victory; Booker running back chosen for All-Star game

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shannon Schroeder, Samuel Oh and Aidan Gannon love animals.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 14, 2014
Students sell treats for a cause

Braden River kindergarten students learn about pet care, raise funds for local rescues.

  • East County
  • News
Although almost all the houses on Vamo had the same floorplan at one time, most have received additions and updates; many have maintained the old, Spanish-style architecture. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 25, 2014
VIDEO: Hidden history

Founded in 1925, Vamo Drive has brought its residents together into a close-knit community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 30, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ranch Relay for Life

Lakewood Ranch's Relay for Life will take place from 7 p.m., April 30, through 1 p.m., May 1, at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jamie Yucha is a student at Manatee Technical Institute's East campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2011
MTI student earns ADA scholarhips

Manatee Technical Institute student Jamie Yucha has earned an American Dental Association Scholarship.

  • East County
  • News
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