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Jacob and Darrell Brooks enjoyed the state tournament despite Braden River's elimination.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2019
Little Leaguer learns from painful loss

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2009
Golden gathering spot

In 1959, Arvida officials created Bird Key Yacht Club in hopes of generating home sales. Fifty years later, the club did more than sell homes - it became a second home for its members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Austin Rushnell brought back an authentic hurley and sliotar from Dublin, after discovering Irish hurling this past summer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
Luck of the Irish

LWR High School alum Austin Rushnell participated in his first hurling and Gaelic football competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
By employing 10 simple tips from the National Retail Federation, you can alleviate much of the stress of holiday shopping.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2011
HOLIDAY TIPS: Shopping Smarts

Although all the Black Friday madness has come and gone, heading to the shops will remain an overwhelming task until the end of the holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SWAT officers arrest the suspect of an armed sexual battery before 8:30 a.m. Monday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2014
UPDATE: Two arrested after SWAT investigation

Sarasota Police arrest two men in connection with the sexual battery that led to road closures Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2010
Defending National Champions set to take the ice

Defending U.S. Figure Skating National Champions and World and Olympic pairs team members Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett will debut their program for the 2010 season during a sanctioned simulation at 4:30 p.m., June 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new programs would help those with substance abuse or those who have mental illnesses. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Jail
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 27, 2020
County officials hope to lower recidivism rates with new initiatives

The Sarasota County Commission approved three new programs that aim to lower recidivism and overcrowding in Sarasota County Jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 10, 2017
Wind speeds drive Sarasota officers back to base

Wind hits sustained 45 mph in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phil Chiocchio and David Vozzolo are beginning to monitor the water levels in the canal. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
Siesta pilot program looks for grant funds

Now that the mini reef program has about 60 participants, Siesta Key Association members are beginning to monitor the water levels.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2011
OUR VIEW: Scandal reveals lack of oversight

For a long time Sarasota County had a decent reputation for being well managed. But the unfolding procurement bribery scandal that started with the arrest of a county manager last month certainly has tarnished that view.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Susan Phillips said any Longboat residents who haven't attended Freedom Fest will be hooked once they attend.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 27, 2018
Phillips named Freedom Fest grand marshal

Phillips, who has lived on Longboat Key since 1998, is the assistant to the town manager, president of the Garden Club and is involved in various other Longboat organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder is performing studies to see if a hotel is viable on the plaza site. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
Can the north end handle a hotel?

The owner of Longboat Key's Whitney Beach Plaza knows the plaza can’t sustain itself with leases in place, so he’s investigating if the site can accommodate a 100-room boutique hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carlos Beruff
  • By Carlos Beruff |
  • October 5, 2016
My View: Why I ran for the U.S. Senate

We are foolish if we think we will achieve change by sending the same people back to run our government again and again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cooper Maxwell

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch tennis standout Cooper Maxwell.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Floridays Project Manager James Brearley told the Longboat Observer Feb. 11 his company was able to reach an agreement with the gas station, which led to a contract for the bank building on Feb. 10.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
Floridays banks on north end

Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co.'s contract to purchase two vacant properties could spur north-end redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 10, 2018
Denis V. Cooper Foundation serves drinks and dishes for veterans

Red, White & Brew was held June 9 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Black Tie
Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake speaks to the commission about proposed parking changes.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 7, 2014
Commission sides against two-way Linley parking

Commissioners added a new restriction banning parking on one side of Linley Street to a proposed Village parking ordinance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The USA's Emily Kallfelz won her heat of the women's single scull race at the 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2019
World Rowing U23 Championships underway at Nathan Benderson Park

The competition will run through Sunday.

  • East County
  • Sports
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