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Dick Pelton has done a lot of research on brain health, which is part of what prompts him to stay so busy — he knows how good it can be for your mind.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 1, 2017
Healthy brains lead to happier people

To live life to the fullest, Dick Pelton advises to stay busy, stay engaged and have a purpose.

  • Health
Courtney McDevitt and Sydney Jordan block a shot during their district match versus Dixie Hollins. Photo by Brian Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 20, 2010
Pirate power dominates districts

The Braden River High volleyball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A-District 10 tourney with a 3-0 victory over Dixie Hollins Oct. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2011
Haiku written as labor of love (bugs)

Longboat Key resident Florence Levine recently began writing haiku poetry. Love bugs are the subject of her latest poem.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Taylor's personal oasis is a natural double-pool set up with a "creek" connecting the two bodies of water.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 12, 2015
Pool in Paradise

A Panther Ridge couple didn’t mind waiting years to find the perfect pool.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.22.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 23, 2013
The obstacles facing an independent filmmaker: An opportunity for Sarasota?

The obstacles facing an independent filmmaker: An opportunity for Sarasota?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 14, 2013
Voice of Love: Bob Amer

As a member of the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, Bob Amer joins a group of barbershop quartets to deliver singing Valentines.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino and Lt. Pat Ledwith announce the details of a two-year operation targeting local drug traffickers.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2014
Sarasota Police reveal details of drug operation

The Sarasota Police Department in conjunction with other agencies arrested 33 suspects as part of 'Operation SRQ Cartel II,' which ended last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 3, 2009
Commission denies cell tower application

In a 6-1 vote Dec. 3, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners denied Vertex Development's request to construct a 150-foot telecommunications tower on the River Club Golf Course property.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County Executive Director Valerie Goddard steps down Oct. 12.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
Women’s Resource Center executive director steps down

Valerie Goddard leaves position at Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County after two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hahn
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Obituary: Pieter Moen Hahn

Pieter Moen Hahn, 60, of Bradenton, died Aug. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • February 16, 2012
Join TWIS for Belles at the Shell

Join TWIS for Belles at the Shell

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo The Green Team  — Linda Martin, Tony Montalbano, Dave Volker, Joanne Burnham, Heather Roseboom and Mike Basilone — won the scavenger hunt.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 7, 2014
Employees 'hunt' down clues

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority worked together during inaugural scavenger hunt.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 12, 2016
UPDATE: I-75 in Sarasota County reopens after morning crash

A dump truck overturned and caught fire; the driver escaped with no injury.

  • East County
  • News
We The Kings will be among the bands performing at Rock Out for a Cause.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 8, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rock Out for a Cause

Bradenton favorites We The Kings will headline this benefit for Taking Back Lives, Manatee Glens, Solve Maternity Homes, Family Network on Disabilities, Honor Animal Rescue and the Food Bank of Manatee tonight at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kenny Barr. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2014
Barr dished out friendship, community support

Longtime restaurateur Kenny Barr died May 8. He was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2014
Lido Key raccoons pose problems for county

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Theresa Rickrode, Angel Birch, Joy Jensen, Linda Benedict and Kathy Wright all will walk in this year's 3-Day for the Cure.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 13, 2010
East County women prep for 3-Day

Four teams from Manatee and Sarasota have raised more than $216,000 for the 2010 Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure walk.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
New Briefs

Fort Hamer Bridge public comment period closes; Manatee County building fees reduced; State won't sell Lake Manatee State Park land; Medallion Home-led investment group buys Professional Center property

  • East County
  • News
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