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Susan Phillips wears many hats around Longboat Key. She said if more people joined nonprofit clubs, the island could do so much good.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
A conversation with Susan Phillips

The assistant to the town manager and president of the Longboat Key Garden Club shares her thoughts on involvement around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rose Stock says she prays and thinks of her daughter every day while walking through the garden built in her memory. The garden has been part of Stock's grieving process.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2016
Tragedy leads mother to ... A loving path

Daughter's death now a cold case after 12 years, but efforts continue to solve the mystery.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Carter dances with his wife Kate Lowman to Big Night Out at the 20th Tunes in the Park.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association's Tunes in the Park

The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association put on the 20th Tunes in the Park Saturday, April 13 to get the community together. Big Night Out performed Latin music while neighbors mingled and danced. Community members brought dishes for a potluck and Sarasota City representatives came out to show their support.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 17, 2015
Youth vote lukewarm in city election — as usual

Youth vote lukewarm in city election — as usual

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A pink shirt signifies Susan Levine’s life-changing breast-cancer survival.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 9, 2012
Neighbors: Susan Levine

Levine dedicates her time to promoting grassroots efforts and women's issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jen Ahearn-Koch and Hagen Brody are sworn in as city commissioners Friday.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2017
New city commissioners officially take office

After the swearing-in of Hagen Brody and Jen Ahearn-Koch, the City Commission selected Shelli Freeland Eddie as the new mayor of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2009
Longboat Key police rescue woman

A 23-year-old Bradenton woman was rescued Sunday, June 7 from Sarasota Bay, after being swept off a sailboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Seidensticker was known both for his management of the Tableseide Restaurant Group and for his involvement with nonprofits such as JFCS of the Suncoast.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2018
Restaurateur Steve Seidensticker dies at 65

Seidensticker’s friends and colleagues remembered him as a focused entrepreneur and dedicated contributor to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barrier island mayors want to discuss new developments in west Bradenton and how they will impact traffic.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 10, 2015
Island mayors seek growth discussion

The Barrier Island Elected Officials Organization wants to know how mainland officials plan to handle future growth of home and commercial developments in west Bradenton in the next decade.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Richard Bechtold, Timothy Hennigan, Linda Lederberg and Ann Ramond died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stefan Sanders conducted "Musical Discoveries." Courtesy image
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 7, 2018
Music review: 'Musical Landscapes'

The second in the Sarasota Orchestra's "Discoveries" concert series took audiences on a journey from the Midwest to Scotland.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"I have a lot of Sturm und Drang (German for storm and stress) inside my head, so I really like those roles where I get to take what's in my head and put it out there a little bit," Jeffrey Plunkett says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2013
All in the family: Jeffrey Plunkett

When actor Jeffrey Plunkett started acting at Florida Studio Theatre, he was barely older than the interns - now he's 47 and well-seasoned.

  • Arts + Culture
Barbetta and Antunes
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Commission race focuses on transparency

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The Sarasota Observer will profile contested races in Sarasota County. This week, The Observer profiles the District 2 County Commission race between Joe Barbetta and Cathy Antunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tallahassee is abuzz when the Legislature is in session.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • March 14, 2019
A Capitol show of force

Voters be reassured: A day in Tallahassee demonstrates how smart and competent our area's legislators really are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 22, 2014
Home of the Month: Memories of San Miguel

The mountains of Mexico inspire a lavish estate in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Walter Williams was almost hit by a truck that jumped a curb in front of Walgreens and ran him off the sidewalk.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2018
Traffic worries emerge for Windsong residents in east Bradenton

Upper Manatee River Road development triggers traffic concerns.

  • East County
  • News
Nine developers will vie for the chance to renovate the 41-year-old Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2011
Nine potential Colony investors remain

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners will now review a list of nine development proposals more closely in the coming weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Citizens Advisory Committee helps develop programs to restore and protect Sarasota Bay.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 20, 2011
Volunteers sought for Sarasota Bay program

Citizens are asked to serve with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, which protects the bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Owners of Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary Alan and Sheree Napier will stand trial at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 26.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 5, 2015
Animal abuse case heads to court Jan. 26

Alan and Sheree Napier will stand trial at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 26, at the Manatee County Courthouse.

  • East County
  • News
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