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Rick Brauckmuller shared this photo of a possible waterspout on his Twitter. Photo Courtesy.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 17, 2019
Possible waterspout spotted off Longboat Key

The National Weather Center says if one is seen, people should move at a 90-degree angle away from its motion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Graci McGillicuddy, Ernie Kretzmer and Dorathea Sandland
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 8, 2018
New center opening honors lead donor

The Kretzmer Center held its opening night on Jan. 8 at Aviva - A Campus for Senior Life.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 18, 2012
The food truck concept comes and goes and grills

The food truck concept comes and goes and grills

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
News Briefs

North-end sand arrives this week; Longboat changes water source

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peggy O'Donnell makes a donation at the Publix on Bay Street.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 15, 2018
Salvation Army hopes for late-season push at kettles

Season-to-date totals in Sarasota and Manatee counties are below those of 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 7, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 7

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 7

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Chairwomen Beth Jacobson, Audrey Robbins and Amie Boyle with Honorary Chairwoman Christina Unkel
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 20, 2018
Women in sports are honored at third annual gala

The Women's Sports Museum Gala was hosted Oct. 19 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
Neal, Observer launch contest for Central Park

Neal Communities has asked eight local groups to design benches for its new neighborhood. Residents can vote for their favorite on YourObserver.com.

  • East County
  • News
Hurricane Irma pounded Lakewood Ranch on Sunday night as a Category 2 hurricane.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2017
Curfew lifted in Manatee County

Sheriff's Office advises people stay off the roads as much as possible

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 22, 2014
Fatal accident on Midnight Pass Road

Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed Wednesday in a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the southern end of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2010
Pirates stumble against Hurricanes

The Braden River football team's Homecoming celebration was derailed Oct. 15 as the host Pirates fell to Manatee 24-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2016
Firm protests contract for Longboat Key beach project

A firm has protested the town’s $6.5 million choice of a contractor to mine Longboat Pass and New Pass to renourish island beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andy Maass read "“The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill" in eighth grade and has collected Roosevelt items ever since.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
A collection fit for a president: Andy Maass' Theodore Roosevelt collection spans decades

Maass' fascination with the 26th president began after he wrote a book report on “The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill.”

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shannon Javaras competed in last year's First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 23, 2010
Running programs take off for half marathon

Signing up for a training program prior to running your first long-distance race can put you one step ahead of the game.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.29.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Mason Ondercin, Lucy Crisp, Alex Hornacek and Ginny Harrison fill in for the Sarasota County commissioners.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 28, 2016
County administration brings their children to work

Daughters and sons of Sarasota County employees spend the day learning about different departments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steven Weinshel and Brent Rubin combined their medical expertise to open Neurogenx on University Parkway.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 5, 2016
Greenbrook 'retirees' open Neurogenx office in Sarasota

New business

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 24, 2011
Longboat lull: the final days of August

The last days of August are often the slowest days on Longboat Key. But, on occasion, more than just the temperature heats up for the dog days of summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Dezzi was one of 17 candidates the town considered before hiring him in July 2009.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 12, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi

Paul Dezzi became chief of Longboat Key Fire Rescue in September 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Our View: The property amendments

Frederic Bastiat, the great French economic journalist of the 1840s, would be launching into tirades on talk radio today if he were asked to analyze the proposed constitutional amendments on Florida's Nov. 6 ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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