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Graycen and Clementine Schwartz celebrated their 13th and 12th birthdays, respectively, at Michael'     s On East on Jan. 21. Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.02.17

From giving birthday girls to thirsty fashion show attendees, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
North end residents say excessive alcohol consumption and littering are growing problems on Greer Island. (Photo provided by Maureen Merrigan)
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 2, 2017
Memorial Day brings influx of police activity to Longboat north end

Longboat police issued 51 parking tickets and made 11 alcohol-related arrests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2009
Cops Corner

n apartment complex manager reported someone discharged a fire extinguisher near the pool area and that some of the contents got into the hot tub, which will need to be drained and cleaned. There were no witnesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 5, 2013
Ancient Oak Gun Club hearing to be reopened Feb. 25

A hearing on a special permit application for Ancient Oak Gun Club in Lakewood Ranch will be reopened 1 p.m., Feb. 25.

  • East County
  • News
T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunset photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunset photo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Curator Dustin Juengel and Director Lisa Berger discourage the safe route.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 31, 2016
Boundary Pushers: Art Center Sarasota's evolving focus

Art Center Sarasota embraces the unknown in its push for a more experimental, collaborative art scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch senior offensive tackle Sam Jackson verbally committed to the University of Central Florida in July.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2016
Blind (side) faith

Mustang coaches, players believe their senior left tackle can handle all challenges.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 26, 2010
All Angels continues its party plans

Despite the fact that their scheduled performer was hospitalized just hours before All Angels' benefit concert, they decided the show must go on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Johnson took this photo of her daughter and her family, Andrew, Carlin, Randi, and baby Ellie Mackintosh
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 20, 2017
Longboaters recall the memories and mishaps of Holidays past

Whether it's sibling pranks or misbehaving toddlers, holidays bring the happy moments and the not so happy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mariah Boudreaux has taken up lettering for fun. This quote, left, is one of her own creations.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2013
East County student shares hope and help for struggling teens

Greyhawk Landing resident Mariah Boudreaux, 18, wants teens to know they aren't alone.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Janice Myers takes a moment at the gravesite for her husband Henry at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 24, 2015
Sarasota National Cemetery remembers with Memorial Day ceremony

Families, visitors and veterans were welcomed to the hollow grounds of the Sarasota National Cemetery for the Memorial Day Ceremony Sunday, May 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lou Oberndorf, left, cofounded METI in 1996. The company has since become one the largest health-care technology firms on the Gulf Coast, with a focus in lifelike human simulators. Mike Bernstein, right, was named president of METI in 2009. File photo.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 13, 2011
How the METI deal was done

The top executive for a $60 million Sarasota medical technology business took on a complicated mission: Find a buyer for the firm without sacrificing price. It was an exacting operation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Richard and Christine Boudreau
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 14, 2016
Couples renew love, say 'I do' again

The annual vow renewal ceremony Say 'I Do' Again brings out hundreds to Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 6, 2017
Operation Kindness honors veterans

The star-spangled celebration took place on April 6 at the Harbourside Ballroom of the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Preschoolers Summer Roland, Isabela Taylor and Katelyn Moffitt pack meals for hungry families.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 8, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Sarasota Christian School (VIDEO)

On Wednesday, 400 students from Sarasota Christian School worked tirelessly to package 60,000 meals that will be delivered to the Sarasota All Faiths Food Bank and the First Haitian Baptist Church of Belle Glade to feed hungry families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Moving election day could mean longer terms for sitting City Commissioners.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 14, 2018
City to consider referendum language

Sarasota officials have 75 words to communicate major changes to the city's election system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Optimist Fleet lines up for its first race of the day during the 66th annual Sarasota Sailing Squadron Labor Day Regatta in 2012. File photo.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 30, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: 67th annual Labor Day Regatta

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting the 67th annual Labor Day Regatta this weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SANCA, which manages Nathan Benderson Park, has a new CEO and president.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 19, 2017
New CEO/president selected for SANCA in Sarasota

The Florida Sports Foundation executive will lead the management for Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
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