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2017  Rookie Small Businessperson of the Year Ferruh Muktar and Susan Robinson of Key Culinary Tours File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 3, 2018
Chamber prepares for Small Business Week

The week kicks off with seminars starting on Oct. 16 and concludes with the awards luncheon Oct. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marian Kessler
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 26, 2012
Season of Sharing: Marian Kessler

Kessler, a Plymouth Harbor resident, has been donating to Season of Sharing since shortly after the campaign's inception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 2018 red tide bloom prompted action both by grassroots groups and politicians.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • April 10, 2019
Seek balance in red tide solutions

A lack of scientific data means there are no silver bullet solutions for red tide. Let’s strive to do the best we can with common sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Sarasota County Sheriff's office responded to a call 9:56 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2875 Ashton Road.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 28, 2011
Carjacking and attempted burglary on Ashton Road

Burglars threatened victim with a gun, stole her car, and attempted to kidnap victim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home is known as Casa dell'Artista. Courtesy of Deborah Beacham.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $4.5 million

The sale is the largest Bird Key sale since May 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Brian Owen and DeAnna Wright star in “The Turn of the Screw.” Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 13, 2018
Asolo Conservatory Dog Days Theatre puts haunting spin on 'The Turn of the Screw'

Jeffrey Hatcher's fresh spin on Henry James’ 1898 novella, "The Turn of the Screw" is a scary story about monsters that are all too real. Now playing at FSU Center for the Performing Arts in Sarasota, put on by The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Trainin

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2016
Siesta Key Kiwanis installs new officers, directors

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club held its 2016-2017 Installation and Recognition Dinner for Officers and Directors on Saturday, October 8th at Café Baci.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Obituary: Clare Hungerford Goss Randall

Clare Hungerford Goss Randall, 92, of Longboat Key and Madison, Conn., died Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
News Briefs

Longboat Key Town Hall to close for Labor Day; Trustee seeks sanctions against Colony Lender; Key Club, USF to launch new partnership

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FSU/Asolo Conservatory's "Antigone" runs from April 8 through April 27.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 2, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 1, 2015
LeVar Burton inspires Booker Elementary students

Educator and actor LeVar Burton made a stop at Emma E. Booker Elementary School Friday morning to read to first-grade students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Inspired by the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High following the mass shooting at the school Feb. 14, Sarasota students joined a national conversation on how to change the way we handle school security.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 22, 2018
Fact: More guns, less crime

Under the pressure of the moment, state lawmakers had to act. To their credit, they addressed mental health and school safety. The one flaw: banning the under-21s.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The new Siesta Key territory's adopted flag represents its independent spirit.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta Key votes to secede from Sarasota County

APRIL FOOLS' - Residents cited a litany of reasons for the move, including the Big Pass dredge, the outdoor display ban and new noise laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 9, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Watch for those flashing yellow lights

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 19, 2010
Volunteers needed for Sarasota Open

The tournament will begin May 8 at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pat Seidensticker, of TableSeide Restaurant Group, and Mike Santa Lucia co-own Oak & Stone with Brett Decklever.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2016
Oak & Stone opens with self-service model

With its self-service beer technology, Oak & Stone puts the customer in charge.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 17, 2017
Sarasota Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jolene and Ed Graham pose for a photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Night in Italy with The Rat Pack

The Sarasota Yacht Club hosted "A Night in Italy with The Rat Pack" evening on Sept. 24. Pasta ala punttanesca, eggplant rollatini, chicken picatta and antipasto were served for dinner, and entertainment was provided by the John Rinell Duo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reece and Beth Nanfito talk to Shawn Carper about some of the creatures that had been brought in from the Bay and put on display inside water-filled tanks.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Local National Estuaries Day Celebration

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) and Around the Bend Nature Tours held the Local National Estuaries Day Celebration from 9 am - 2 pm Saturday, Sept. 24, at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Parke Phillips
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2015
High 5 moments

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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