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Photo by Renee McVety
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 13, 2015
Theater review: 'Hair'

The spirit of the ’60s is alive and well in this Venice Theatre production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A photo of former Longboat firefighters in front of a long-gone truck.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 8, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department looks to strengthen tradition

Fire Chief Paul Dezzi is trying to assemble historical displays of the department's past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2016
Drink This: Golden Sunset

Enjoy the tropical beauty of a Siesta Key sunset in a simple, refreshing cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 4, 2019
Siesta Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years

The chamber was founded July 20, 1959.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kinsey Goelz

Thirteen-year-old shortstop Kinsey Goelz hit a grand slam, her first over-the-fence home run, to help lead the Suncoast Storm 14U travel softball team to a third-place finish at the ISA World Series in Crossville, Tenn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • July 22, 2014
Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The 500-foot long jetty has been baking in the Florida sun for since it was completed in 1957.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 31, 2017
Manatee County proposes replacing Longboat Pass Inlet jetty

The 50-year-old barrier at the south of Anna Maria island is leaking sand, so Manatee county wants to replace it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Mickey Quinn enjoys a beer at MacAllister's Grill & Tavern.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch resident uses laughter everyday to keep the doctor away

For Mickey Quinn, laughing provies his very own 'fountain of youth'.

  • Health
  • 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
Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2015
Craft brewers tap into booming industry

With Sarasota’s first production breweries passing their one-year anniversaries — and a third preparing to open soon — the future is bright for the local craft beer scene.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gary Berns
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Friends of Lakewood Ranch

Opponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 20, 2018
Sarasota teams float their creativity in Rock the Boat Regatta

Members of the Boys and Girls Club tested their cardboard boat-making skills during the Second Annual Rock the Boat Regatta on July 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 26, 2014
CDDs vote to share gate costs

After seven months of collaborating on a solution, Lakewood Ranch CDDs 2, 5 and 6 will share costs of operating the main gates at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.18.15

Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.18.15

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota County commissioners will also discuss approval of the amendment to the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow outdoor displays in the Village. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 20, 2014
County commission to discuss funding for Harvest House

After receiving a request for funding from the Harvest House of Sarasota to renovate houses for homeless families, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss allocating funding for the project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association’s construction safety workshop is part of the organization’s ongoing effort to address development-related issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
Residents focus on downtown construction issues

Two city officials, a building professional and a lawyer joined downtown residents Nov. 15 to discuss construction safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(CONTRIBUTED) Caroline Odell playing flute for the marching band in Peach Bowl competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High bands enjoy winning streak

Among its lengthy list of accomplishments in 2015, the LRHS band is invited to play at the Presidential Inauguration in 2017.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Senior Tyler Dyson led Braden River to its second district win of the season Feb. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2016
Braden River baseball blanks Armwood

The Braden River baseball team beat Armwood 6-0 in district action Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hollis Morantes was arrested at 10:52 p.m. Nov. 4.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 5, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High School physics teacher arrested on drug charges

Hollis Morantes was charged with possession of Methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and child neglect.

  • East County
  • News
“Obviously, we strongly oppose it,” said Robyne Richardson, 37, co-owner of Beach Fitness at 6834 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the plaza with her husband, Allan Mestel. “We would have to relocate. I’m not sure it’s possible on Longboat.”
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Two density questions mark Nov. 8 Longboat Key ballot

The questions will determine whether the owners of Whitney Beach Plaza and Harbour Square can add density.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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