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Dr. George Noble takes calls now from gift-buying customers, not patients.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • June 6, 2012
Neighbors: George Noble

After coming out of retirement to start a new business, Longboat Key resident George Noble is looking toward another change.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef Andrea Pisano doesn't eat turkey, but he loves cooking it, even the giblets.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 20, 2015
It takes heart to eat giblets

Should the naturally gnarly innards of a gobbler feed a gigantic gala at the Thanksgiving table?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lexie Holden |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Thespians take center stage

The Braden River High School Drama Club presented the biggest production in school history with 'Cheaper by the Dozen.'

  • East County
  • Schools
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes to keep Manatee County as one of the cheapest places to live in the state.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2015
Commissioners make impact with higher fees

Whether higher impact fees handle growth or harm new building sales in Manatee County remains to be seen.

  • East County
  • News
Many downtown residents say homeless feedings lead to criminal activity.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 29, 2011
Sarasota commission to address homeless feedings

Downtown residents are proposing limits to the weekly feedings of homeless people in Selby Five Points Park, but the last time the City Commission tried to discuss the issue, an unruly crowd disrupted the proceedings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • February 21, 2012
She Sez: The Night Someone Decided to Man Up

She Sez: The Night Someone Decided to Man Up

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 11, 2019
Longboat firefighters see the other side of emergency response

Visit to county's consolidated dispatch center gives first-responders a chance to close the loop on communications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 25, 2017
Bethesda House revels in Mardi Gras Madness

The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. program hosted the event on Feb. 25 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2010
Seminar teaches residents about hurricane preparedness

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Paul Dezzi and Police Chief Al Hogle spoke to island residents at the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • April 30, 2013
Is your hair aging you?

Is your hair aging you?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • April 30, 2013
Is your hair aging you?

Is your hair aging you?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tracy Fanara tackles science in and out of the research lab. She’s also a former winner of the Longboat Key Garden Club’s annual scholarship competition for those helping the environment.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 13, 2019
Mote researcher is not your average scientist

From studying algae blooms to releasing rap videos, Tracy Fanara focuses on all things science.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 801 at 420 Beach Road has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,699 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 22, 2013
A condominium in Siesta Gulf View sells for $1.6 million

A condominium in Siesta Gulf View tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Luca Whitaker, Lily Pierson, Jaden Haley, Sandra Elsadek and Derrian Gobourne
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics helps five athletes achieve stardom

All five have placed high in national competitions.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2011
Observer seeks the dish on recipes

Does your chocolate-cake recipe truly take the cake? Or, maybe you have a saucy secret to the perfect spaghetti.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 16, 2019
Sarasota County Schools receives international award from University of Cambridge

The Cambridge Pathway curriculum serves all students levels K-12 in at least 32 states across the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jerome Chesley helps Ellen McKeefe and Karen Jackson price the pieces that will be sold at the Sarasota Urban Sketchers art sale March 2.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 2, 2017
Local painters mix altruism and art

An informal group of local artists prepares for their art show debut.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harriet Sokmensuer. This home at 1456 Point Crisp Road has four bedrooms, five baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,867 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.7 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 9, 2014
Home in Point Crisp sells for $3.7 million

John and Lynn Noble, of Northampton, Pa., sold their home at 1456 Point Crisp Road to Michael Mitchell, of Sarasota, for $3.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 20

Marie Pelicano captured this shot from Lido Key after sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nine-year-old Abby Hite has been competing in triathlons since she was 5 years old. (photo courtesy FinisherPix L.L.C.)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Only 9, Braden River Elementary student already a triple threat

  • East County
  • Sports
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