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Molly Schechter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2013
Big flag for a big guy

It's only a bit more than three quarters of a mile, but it may well have seemed longer to Nate Atkins, 10, one of the flag bearers for Boy Scout Troop 14 in the Sarasota Memorial Day parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Jessica Salmond Turtle Beach’s skinny shore is still a popular location for beachgoers and kite surfers. However, without renourishment, the sand will continue to wash away.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 10, 2014
County seeks to shore up South Siesta Key

The South Siesta Key Beach renourishment is on a deadline to fill in the shoreline before the erosion threatens infrastructure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 3, 2016
Music review: Perlman Music Program

Perlman Music Program celebrates its 12th year on the Suncoast.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Michael Raimondi and Jean Rhoades are part of a loyal following at White Buffalo’s weekly line-dancing classes. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 6, 2017
White Buffalo Saloon attracts the do-si-do devoted weekly

The saloon's line-dancing classes offer all ages and ability levels a boot-scootin’ form of entertainment.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 20, 2017
Mote dives into Halloween with Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

What's Halloween without an underwater pumpkin carving?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Shiffner and the rest of the Sarasota volleyball team celebrate a point during their rivalry match versus Riverview Sept. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Volleyball vs. Riverview

The Sarasota High volleyball team rallied from a two-set deficit to beat rival Riverview 19-25, 17-25, 27-25, 27-25, 15-10 in non-district action Sept. 29.

  • Siesta Key
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On the schedule for February: a 5K, a regatta and a world record. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2017
Nathan Benderson Park announces February events

On the schedule: a 5K, a regatta and a world record.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Since the Oct. 10 accident, friends and family have placed flowers and photos in memorial.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2016
FHP cites alcohol in death of Lakewood Ranch teens

Florida Highway Patrol cites drinking, high speed as factors in fatal crash on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Our View: Profile in leadership: Brenner

This week marks one of our annual rites of spring (or almost spring): assessing the candidates running for Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
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Mela Sharma.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Mela Sharma

The Braden River senior talks winning districts and visiting family in India

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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 14, 2019
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrates small businesses

Five local Sarasota business were awarded at the 2019 Small Business Awards on June 14.

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Johnny Reid has the fourth-fastest cross country time (16:21.7) in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A, as of Sept. 13
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch runner has shot at cross country medal

The senior boys runner has his eyes on a time in the 15:30s.

  • East County
  • Sports
Blumfield
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • December 15, 2010
Donor spotlight: Barbara Blumfield

Each week, The Longboat Observer will feature a different donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a 10-year, community-wide fundraising partnership created by the Community Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 14, 2016
Victor DeRenzi knighted by Italian government

The distinction honors his commitment to spreading Italian culture throughout the world

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The home at 931 Blue Heron Overlook has four bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,977 square feet of living area. (Photo courtesy of Steve Abbe of Coldwell Banker Realty.)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 18, 2020
Home in the Oaks tops transactions at $2.65 million

Top real estate sales for the week of Oct. 5-9

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 2, 2019
Manatee, Sarasota leaders confirm classes open on Tuesday

Weather likely to be similar to typical summertime.

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  • News
Application for developing the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort one of the three scheduled applications to be heard.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 18, 2017
Public comment welcome at Longboat P&Z hearing

Planning and Zoning Board members are scheduled to hear from three applicants who hope to reshape the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tonya Herschberger and Linda Keefe. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 18, 2011
Nurse and patient are all smiles at reunion

Four years ago, Linda and Larry Keefe were walking their dogs in downtown Sarasota when a drunk driver lost control of her vehicle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Wienermobile is headed to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 29, 2017
Frankly, Wienermobile's appearance in Lakewood Ranch exciting

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
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