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Julie McGue and Elizabeth Russell
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 5, 2021
Longboat Key author Julie McGue signs at Sarasota book fair

The autobiographical author spent her day signing books and greeting friends at Bookstore1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan |
  • July 8, 2009
Deal Us In: Planning Defense

Against the four-heart contract, West leads the ace of spades. You follow after looking at the dummy with the king of spades.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sydney Deal, Matt Robertson and Treyvon Thomas
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School's All in the Timing

Booker High School students had audiences in stitches during their performance of one-act comedies written by David Ives. The students explored the boundaries of time in a series of eight vignettes, including a sketch in which three captive primates tested the theory that monkeys with typewriters could eventually produce Shakespearean works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Novak cares for 15 swans at Harbourside and Islandside, including two breeding pairs that are currently in nesting mode. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 22, 2015
Q+A with David Novak

Longboat Key is home to 15 swans, and new babies are on the way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 22, 2018
Deputies planned for Sarasota elementary schools in April

A more permanent solution is planned for the 2018-2019 school year, but the School Board and sheriff are at odds on how to fund it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 24, 2015
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix to propel into its 31st year

The annual grand prix is back with both new events and old traditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marsha Panuche chose her dog, Donte, as the namesake for the upscale dog-care facility Donte's Den.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 3, 2011
Pet project

With no family or children to whom they can will their money, a Bird Key couple is banking their entire legacy on a one-of-a-kind facility for dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Each classroom is fitted with plastic barriers to help keep particles from spreading.  Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 27, 2020
Sarasota schools prepare for students' return

From social distancing to masks and desk barriers, here's what your child can expect as they return to campus:

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lisa Lyon teaches technique at wrestling practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2017
Booker's Lyon takes over the wrestling program

She inherits the program from longtime coach Bill Pitts.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
James and Misdee Miller put their hard work and money into keeping the Sarasota Polo Club alive in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2019
Owners have more goals at Sarasota Polo Club

James and Misdee Miller thrilled with public's support after first season keeping the Sarasota Polo Club alive in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
eau Sanson wades through the water during Mote’s Mommy and Me camp last year.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 16, 2018
Beat the heat with local summer camps

From sailing to science, local summer camps have offerings for everyone.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2010
Our View

Vote 'no' on Amendment 4

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nicci Kobritz, R.N., Nurse Practitioner Founder, Youthful Aging Home Care |
  • January 13, 2022
Three Signs that Aging Parents Need In-Home Health Care Assistance

It is crucial to know the signs that your parents need help at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • May 18, 2012
John Dough Bakery Goes Bistro

John Dough Bakery Goes Bistro

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"People don't often get the chance to hear a classical baritone sax," William Barbanera says of his favorite worn-in woodwind.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 9, 2011
Concert band sets the stage for romance

The Sarasota Concert Band celebrates Valentine's Day the only way it knows how: by providing mood music for lovers.

  • Arts + Culture
Ian Black is a leading voice calling for public improvements to the Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2016
Rosemary District property owners discuss public investment

With more than 1,000 residential units under construction in the Rosemary District, stakeholders are discussing how to fund the evolving needs of the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lucia and Steve Almquist
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 30, 2019
Chairman Circle celebrates a shining knight

The Chairman Circle Preview was held Jan. 30 at The Ringling Museum.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota Opera's production of Turandot is the most highly-anticipated of the season
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Sarasota Opera Festival Kicks-off with Turandot

The biggest production in Sarasota Opera's history, Giacomo Puccini's 'Turnadot,' starts at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 9 as the kick-off to Sarasota Opera Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Ready to eat as is or topped with vanilla ice cream. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 26, 2012
Edibles: An annual visit with an old friend

Come this time of year, I renew acquaintance with a recipe that I clipped from The New York Times Aug. 18, 1984, edition.

  • Arts + Culture
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