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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
Obituary: Lamont Dell Fogt

Lamont Dell Fogt, 92, formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
tedx
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 18, 2014
YPG hosts free 'TEDx Manasota Live' viewing party

YPG hosts free 'TEDx Manasota Live' viewing party

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Town attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale is expecting a baby in November and will be on maternity leave until January.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 12, 2013
Town attorney announces maternity leave

Former town attorney David Persson will fill in when the town's new attorney is on maternity leave.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The interactive Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden will simulate the rainforest canopies for visitors upon opening in November.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2013
Mosaic pledges $50,000 to Selby Gardens

The Mosaic Company Foundation will match donations up to $50,000 toward construction of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden collected through Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelsey Grau Co-Chairwoman of the event Julie Friedman, Honoree Ruth Ades, Rabbi Charles Savenor and Co-Chairwoman of the event Betty Levitt
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Ades honored as 'Light of Torah'

Temple Beth Sholom honored the Longboat Key resident as the 'Light of Torah' at its annual Torah Fund Study Day and Award Luncheon Jan. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The forums, new this school year, are a way for the district to promote transparency.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 22, 2014
District hosts community engagement forum

The Manatee County School District rolls out its second community engagement forum tonight, in a meeting of district staff and the public.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police discovered the body of Jovonne Corn March 14, near the Boys & Girls Club on 19th Street.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 13, 2013
Murder suspect sentenced to 30 years

A 12th Judicial Circuit Court judge sentenced 19-year-old Kevin Peterson to 30 years in prison Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2013
City continues street paving efforts

Several blocks of Shade Avenue, East Avenue and Hillview Street will be under construction through September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Someone has been shooting local businesses with a BB or pellet gun, and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has asked for help in finding them.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 29, 2013
Deputies investigate criminal mischief

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about damage to local businesses caused by a BB gun.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sea turtles and their nests are protected under state and federal laws and violators who disturb the nests can be punished with fines of up to $5,000 or five years in prison.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 29, 2013
FWC seeks man seen disturbing turtle nests

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released photos of a man caught collecting sea turtle eggs this month on Casey Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Witnesses called deputies after a man wearing a blue button-down shirt, jeans and a black mask, and toting a pistol led employees to the back of the restaurant and took the cash.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 3, 2013
Masked man robs Sarasota McDonald's

A masked man robbed the McDonald's at 5554 Fruitville Road after 4 a.m. this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rep. Greg Steube was guest speaker
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 11, 2013
Sarasota Veterans Day Ceremony

After the Veterans Day Parade, a ceremony was held to honor those who have served our country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eat Here's Rooftop Lounge opens Friday, Nov. 22
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 18, 2013
Eat Here opens rooftop lounge with a benefit

The official opening of the downtown Eat Here rooftop lounge this Friday will benefit The Mayors Feed the Hungry program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Obituary: Peter Voorhees

Peter Voorhees, 67, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 22, after a battle with melanoma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Golden Spoon Awards are featured in Florida Trend's December issue.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 3, 2013
Local restaurants win Golden Spoon awards

Florida Trend magazine honored 14 Sarasota and Manatee county restaurants in its December issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 16, 2021
Seaplace celebrates the holidays on Longboat Key

The condo association has recently gotten back into hosting parties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2024
Allegiant adds two nonstop flights from SRQ

Allegiant Air has initiated seasonal service from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to Austin, Texas and Des Moines, Iowa.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One of the new solar-powered lights at the Bayfront Park dog park.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 16, 2024
Solar-powered lighting installed at Longboat's Bayfront dog park

Longboat's dog owners can enjoy the Bayfront Park dog park with their pups after the sun sets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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