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Cindy Kolb fishes at a beach access across from Givens Street on Siesta Key. Lido Key is across Big Pass in the distance.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
Corps to redesign Lido groins

All three groins will be designed to be smaller and less intensive as part of the Big Pass dredging project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Daniel DiNatale and Bella Dubinsky

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SUGAR’s founding “super moms” Ali Pereira, Stefanie Guido and Victoria Cobb regularly meet at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall to discuss upcoming give-back events.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 16, 2018
Sugar Mamas

Three Lakewood Ranch moms turned teachable moments into a nonprofit that provides young do-gooders with volunteer work.

  • LWR Life
Stu Rothbaum with his OSU Buckeyes golf bag.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 1, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Stu Rothbaum

When Stu Rothbaum began planning for retirement 13 years ago, he took up golf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Birth Announcements 10.29.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Braden River High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-2 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 10.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Volleyball vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 25-17, 25-15, 20-25, 14-25, 15-11 in district action Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Zack Summerall is this week's standout player.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian nets win; Cougars win on the road; Lady Thunder sweeps Lady Tornadoes; Rams hold on for win

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Our view

Longboat has a stake in park

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 29, 2017
Memorial Day Parade brings patriotism to Main Street

Sarasota residents and visitors lined Main Street for the annual parade on May 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audrey Reinisch hugs her dog, Ellie, a 5-month-old shepherd mix she adopted from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue. Reinisch is a kennel technician for Nate's.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 13, 2016
Cheers for Charity raises the bar during fundraiser

Cheers for Charity raises the bar during fundraiser

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2017
Sarasota Superintendent Todd Bowden outlines plan to get every student reading on grade level

In a letter to readers, Bowden explains how Sarasota County Schools can improve in the coming years, starting with helping students master the foundational skill of reading.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Javisha Strong (with backup dancers Eliette Rogers and Naomi Lockerd) is convincing as a diva in distress in "Sister Act."  Photo: Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 18, 2020
Players Centre's 'Sister Act' faithful to the original

Strong vocals anchor a joyous production played for mass appeal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The U11 Monsters Lacrosse team
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Sidelines

Mustangs' boys soccer posts shutout; ODA boys soccer blanks Imagine High; Lady Thunder cruise to victory; i9 Sports teams up with Premier Sports

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Obituary: Nick Striglos

Nick Striglos, 78, of Longboat Key and Decatur, Ill., died Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By April Doner |
  • February 14, 2012
Neighborhood Love Letter: "Dear Gillespie Park"

Neighborhood Love Letter: "Dear Gillespie Park"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jeanine Stebbins, Riley Helm and Nejama Gomez of Blue Dolphin.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 10, 2018
Longboat gears up for seasonal residents

Sprucing up and planning taking place in Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Asolo Rep's Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards enjoying the Asolo Rep Gala After-Party, dancing with "Evita" actress, singer and recording artist Ana Isabelle. Photo by: Cliff Roles
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 5, 2018
Asolo Gala moves next door for "lit" after party

Partygoers continued the night at Louies Modern.

  • Black Tie
Firefighter/paramedic Jay Gosnell, left, and police officer Shawn Nagell, right, receive their awards from Kiwanis President Bob Gault.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Kiwanis presents annual awards at breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key honored the Longboat Key Firefighter and Policeman of the Year at its March 10 breakfast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cellexia Foster.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 15, 2016
Booker basketball senior came a long way in a short time

She is headed to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University next season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ultimately, developer Chuck Whittall must compromise.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2017
Strategy for Whittall

If you put yourself in Chuck Whittall’s shoes, you can understand his Colony proposal: He’s trying to please a lot of constituents. To succeed, we propose a new approach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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