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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 4, 2017
Aly Raisman speaks at Women's Day Luncheon

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosted the annual event on Dec. 4 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 2, 2018
The Ringling and Florida State University host first black tie event in more than a decade

The Ringling Inspires – Because of You gala was hosted March 3 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
Tina Kelly and Dina Lundberg.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2018
The best Things in life

Your Town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christopher Kehoe and Vera Samuels from The Players Theater rehearse for their 'Funny Girl' performance.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 23, 2018
'Funny Girl' pure gold

The Players Theater previews Funny Girl at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2018
Town officials speak to Longboat Key Democrats

Mayor Terry Gans, Town Manager Tom Harmer and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi updated members on the state of the town Feb. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Jail is introducing a new opiate addiction program.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 15, 2016
Jail launches opiate addiction treatment program

Sarasota County Jail will become the fourth jail in the state to address opiate addiction using the prescription drug Vivitrol.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2018
More housing planned for Honore Avenue

Manatee County Commission now to consider 600-home project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 5, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church installs new pastor

The Rev. Kenneth Blyth was installed as the church's senior pastor on Nov. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Observer recommends voting for Hagan Brody Hyde, left, and Martin Hyde.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2017
Observer recommends

Early voting is underway in Sarasota City Council race

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 6, 2017
Sand sculptors compete on Siesta Key

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources hosted the 45th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest on May 6 on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2016
OBITUARY | Robert Thomas

Robert Barry Thomas, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Dec. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2016
OBITUARY | Laura Duncan Hansen

Laura Duncan Hansen, 83, died Jan. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A large sailboat ran aground on Siesta Key Beach this week.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 1, 2017
Sailboat runs aground on Siesta Key Beach

The owner told several bystanders his navigation system crashed on the way to St. Petersburg.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key voters will pick two town commissioners March 14.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 22, 2017
Forum features Longboat commission candidates

A Longboat Observer forum planned for Feb. 27 will put candidates in front of the electorate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This rendering shows the proposed location of the overpass. Courtesy map.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2016
Sarasota sets I-75 overpass meeting

Residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on a bridge across I-75 next month.

  • East County
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 11, 2016
Bacchus on the Beach celebrates food and wine

The 6th annual event brought more than 300 people to the Longboat Key Club for a stone crab celebration and wine auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2015
Just the stats: East County 5.21.2015

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 29, 2015
County urges south Siesta residents to boil water

Sarasota County issued a boil-water advisory for residences and businesses on the south end of Siesta Key Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey leads the board in a discussion about finding her replacement.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2015
IDA sets search strategy

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey today gave her resignation.

  • East County
  • News
A Shore application is also seeking a variance with the town and a permit with the state for a new dock.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2015
Shore seats are shrinking

A revised Longbeach Village restaurant application eliminates a second story and reduces the number of seats from 299 to 185.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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