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By Observer Staff |
September 29, 2010

Residents get hooked on going fishing

It's no secret that Longboaters are hooked on fishing, and they've sent us the pictures to prove it.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
February 8, 2017

The write idea

Women publish book on struggles of motherhood.

East County
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
March 19, 2014

GOP club hears about high-stakes amendment

The Republican Club heard from Dr. Jim Whitman and Larry Eger about a burning issue on the November ballot: medical marijuana.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
February 9, 2011

Cyclists say signs should stay on Key

Some area bicyclists believe the town should not remove any of the 126 bicycle signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
October 12, 2012

Teachers honored at ceremony

Manatee County teachers were honored Oct. 10, during the Teacher Appreciation Awards ceremony, held at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood, off State Road 64 in the East County.

East County
News

By Loren Mayo |
February 8, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Chili Cook-off

The Burns Square Merchants Association held its second annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, Feb. 6, in the courtyard of Galileo Ristorante. We asked chefs at the event to dish on their secret ingredients.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 3, 2016

GreyHawk Landing glams up for dads and daughters

The events group hosted its 3rd annual Father Daughter Dance.

East County
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
February 7, 2017

Visit Sarasota County leader fights house bill

Virginia Haley is rallying opposition to a proposal to eliminate the Visit Florida, the state’s tourism agency.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
November 28, 2018

Lakewood Ranch clock tower getting new owner

Entrepreneur buys the base of the San Marco Plaza clock tower.

East County
News

By Jack Short |
October 22, 2015

Gulf Gate residents take swings at golf course plans

Representatives of Medallion homes got a cold reception at their development public workshop.

Sarasota
News

By Suzanne Elliott |
October 17, 2018

Red tide disappears from Longboat shores

People are returning to Longboat

Longboat Key
News

By Marty Fugate |
December 26, 2018

The Hermitage Artist Retreat places importance on its human factor

Local author Roger Drouin opens a new chapter at area artists’ retreat.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
October 16, 2014

City staff wants to bridge gap in aesthetics

The construction of a pedestrian bridge at Arlington Park is on hold, as a conflict between the desires of residents and city staff has arisen.

Sarasota
News

By Rachel S. OHara |
April 4, 2011

Photo of the Day: Let's go ride a kite!

Tony Grinnell welcomed the choppy waves and wind Monday, April 4 as he kite surfed off Longboat Key in the Gulf of Mexico. Grinnell has been kitesurfing for five years and is visiting from Michigan.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Katie Johns |
December 14, 2016

Locals give gift of fresh water

Four Sarasota residents took a trip to Cambodia for vacation but came home with a bigger story to tell.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jessica Salmond |
February 22, 2016

East County bocce players compete in Gulf Coast Senior Games

About 30 players played for the championship at John Marble Park.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
April 29, 2010

'Biggest Loser Sarasota' contestants tighten their belts, winner drops over 50 pounds

It took diet, nutrition and exercise under the guidance of certified personal trainer Patti Linn Stanley, but the 13 contestants who underwent the first "Biggest Loser Sarasota" program shed between 7.5 and 20 percent of their body weight.