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Bob and Patricia Gussin, pictured in Oceanview Publishing headquarters in Mediterranean Plaza. Since the beginning of 2012, the company has had 14 titles on Amazon’s weekly best-seller list.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Mystery mavens: Bob and Patricia Gussin

Spoiler alert: In 2013, the Longboat Key-based Oceanview Publishing plans to release 13 novels, and many will be downloadable at low prices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Military Academy Boys Basketball; Sailors place seven at Bidwell Invitational; Lady Cougars advance to region semifinals; Sarasota tops Booker in OT; Cougars best the Indians

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 31, 2014
East County to offer a range of fall festivities

East County will feature a range of Halloween or fall festivals Oct. 31.

  • East County
  • News
Lynn Flood submitted this photo of a squabble over a tree branch in Lakewood Ranch’s Greenbrook Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 26

Lynn Flood submitted this photo of a squabble over a tree branch in Lakewood Ranch’s Greenbrook Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 7, 2013
14 dining spots for Valentine’s Day

14 dining spots for Valentine’s Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Hola Taco Shack makes a run for the border — of its Village parking space, that is. The food truck received a parking ticket from police, who warn that food trucks must abide by parking restrictions.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 1, 2015
Food trucks on the menu for Village parking spaces

Foodies, take note: The Longbeach Village is the place to be, with food trucks adding to the growing restaurant scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 19, 2019
Longboat election qualifying closes with four unopposed candidates

Two newcomers to the Town Commission now considered 'commissioner-elect.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Janet and Kevin Allen, with daughter, Summer, and dog, Bixbi
  • By By Kevin Allen | Contributor |
  • May 15, 2018
The Jolly Rancher

What’s it like to be the new guy on the Ranch?

  • LWR Life
Knut Imshaug, Berit Gullberg, Owe Thornqvist, Gunilla Imshaug, Hanna Imshaug  Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 18, 2018
A garden for tennis and art

The Resort at Longboat Key Club showcases artwork and photography by residents in the tennis gardens lobby.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
Sarasota Ballet presents 'Balanchine, Ashton and Tudor'

Sarasota Ballet keeps the laughs coming with Antony Tudor's satirical 'Gala Performance.'

  • Arts + Culture
Richie Evers and Gene Sweeney, in back, and Garrett Lindgren and Mickey Quinn have been chosen to appear in the movie "The Perfect Day."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 20, 2016
The Perfect Day to be a star in Lakewood Ranch

Four Lakewood Ranch residents land roles in Christian film.

  • East County
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Mitsi Corcoran
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota Schools leaders consider budget options

Sarasota leaders are looking at the Great Recession as a guide for its budget plans for the next five years.

  • Sarasota
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Benjamin Hooker submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bradenton Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2015
East County photo contest winner: August 13

Benjamin Hooker submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key resident Charles “Chuck” Nechtem, president and CEO of Charles Nechtem Associates Inc., uprooted his life to make both a professional and a personal move to Longboat Key five years ago.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 28, 2013
BUSINESS & PLEASURE: Charles Nechtem Associates Inc.

A Longboat Key-based company continues to thrive five years after its relocation from New Jersey. The company is also attracting its clients to the Key for annual meetings.

  • Longboat Key
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Visit YourObserver.com Saturday for an update on Friday night's games.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 26, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 26

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Largo, Riverview at Sarasota, ODA vs. First Baptist Academy and Booker vs. Trinity Catholic.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Ranch residents celebrate films

To kick off the April 4 start of the Sarasota Film Festival, a group of Lakewood Ranch residents gathered at the home of Joni Corcoran and Ed Koplos in Country Club East for an evening of movie-themed fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A documentary about golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez will film in Sarasota County in December.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 17, 2017
County rebate program brings Chi-Chi Rodriguez documentary to Sarasota

The county will reimburse filmmakers for up to $80,000 of funds spent in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thaleia G. Dasberg almost blends into Truman Adams' ballet mural at Rosemary Square. (Photo: Andrea Hildebrand)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 5, 2020
Rosemary Square mural illustrate, exemplify district's artistic character

5-panel group like a 'welcome' sign and an open invitation for selfies

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 16, 2017
Vehicle strikes bicyclist on Longboat Key roadway

Longboat Key emergency personnel have closed one lane of traffic on the 2200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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