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  • By Cliff Roles |
  • November 21, 2015
Down The Rabbit Hole at Historic Spanish Point

Down The Rabbit Hole at Historic Spanish Point

  • Black Tie
The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team won its third-straight district title in 2017-2018. When it goes for the title in 2019-2020, the FHSAA system will look a lot different.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 7, 2018
FHSAA shuffles its classification and playoff format for five sports

The changes, affecting baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball, will take place in the 2019-2020 school year

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 28, 2012
Runners light their fuses for the Second Annual Firecracker 5k

The second Firecracker 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run on Siesta Key Beach might actually be the first. Despite a large turnout, last year's inaugural run was called off at the last minute due to inclement weather.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Matilda Hubbard.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 9, 2019
Gene Witt Elementary Beautification Day a family affair

At least a dozen parents, students and administrators come out to clean the Gene Witt campus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2017
Al Bagot remembered for quick wit, personality

The Longboat Key resident died Dec. 18 at the age of 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Are these yours?
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2017
Missing some jewelry? Longboat Police would like to hear from you

Police want to hear from Longboaters who are missing jewelry as part of a criminal investigation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The sheppards came to worship the baby Jesus.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Living Nativity

Members of The Tabernacle church are bringing to life the story of Christmas with a reenactment of the birth of Jesus. The church's annual Living Nativity show is presented at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. through Dec. 18.

  • East County
  • News
Protesters gathered near Publix along Gulf of Mexico Drive Sunday afternoon for approximately two hours. Photos courtesy of Rabbi Jonathan Katz.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 19, 2012
Workers group protests Publix

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers wants Publix to pay tomato pickers an extra penny per pound.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Kiwanis Club seeks 2009 Citizen of the Year nominees

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is accepting nominations for its 2009 Citizen of the Year Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former professional race car driver Robin Dallenbach was among the instructors at the BRAKES hands-on driving school at Bradenton Motorsports Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 1, 2016
BRAKES instructors a driving force in teen safety

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 5, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: People and their dogs

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2014
Commission debates federal funds for sand

Federal dollars would save money, but the town would have to give up control over future beach project decisions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joy Knight submitted this photo of a bird’s-eye view of sunset on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: September 3

Joy Knight submitted this photo of a bird’s-eye view of sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Photo courtesy Michael Saunders & Co. This home at 551 Harbor Point Road in Bay Isles has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 4,993 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.4 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 15, 2014
Four-bedroom Bay Isles home sells for $3.4 million

A home in Bay Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
David Frayer submitted this photo, taken of the Sarasota skyline at night.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 06/27/13

David Frayer submitted this photo, taken of the Sarasota skyline at night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 3, 2014
Our View

How a forlorn Russian changed lives

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2017
COPS CORNER: Sarasota 2.23.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
Unit S-201 at La Firenza, 4125 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,521 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.1 million. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 30, 2014
La Firenza condominium sells for $2.1 million

A condominium in La Firenza tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
David Johnson submitted this photo, taken in the surf off Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
Weather Photo: Longboat Key

David Johnson submitted this photo, taken in the surf off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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