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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 29, 2020
Foundation, builder launch hospitality relief fund

Accutech Restoration and Remodeling approached the foundation wanting to help.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Irwin Pastor poses for a picture on Friday, March 13, 2020, at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 13, 2020
Commissioner Irwin Pastor: 'It's been a privilege serving'

Longboat Key commissioner Irwin Pastor did not seek reelection after serving the town for six years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra's Outdoor Pops concerts at Ed Smith Stadium, with its fireworks accompaniment, won't be happening this year. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • April 6, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra cancels remainder of season

Sarasota Music Festival, Outdoor Pops shows among those called off

  • Arts + Culture
Michelle Sampson and 2018 nominee Rob Wagner at last year's event.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 11, 2019
Chamber announces Small Business Week nominees

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to celebrate small businesses with awards luncheon in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Asolo Rep's 2015 Season Celebration on Stage
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 2, 2016
Social Calendar — April 2016

Check out the events to attend in April

  • Black Tie
The Pirates take the field.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 6, 2019
Pirates play best football in advance of playoffs

Braden River may be peaking at the right time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Raisa Matin and juniors Paige Forrest and Fred Rios help to construct the growth chamber used for the Growing Beyond Earth project at Braden River High School. About 140 students will be participating in the NASA project.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2019
Braden River High School project is out of this world

Braden River High School agriculture project helps NASA scientists through Growing Beyond Earth program

  • East County
  • News
Mariamarie Soto Negron, a kindergarten student enjoys playing on the playground at B.D. Gullett Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 20, 2019
School District of Manatee County rezoning approval appeases GreyHawk parents

School Board of Manatee County approves redistricting for several East County schools

  • East County
  • News
Two pygmy killer whales were brought to Mote on Aug. 30. Photo courtesy of  Conor Goulding / Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2018
Two pygmy killer whales undergoing treatment at Mote

Currently, the whales have shown no behavioral signs of exposure to red tide neurotoxins, which has been in the area since late July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dustin Horne's grandmother Christine Whaley, mother Tena McCallister and aunt Stacy Young are grateful Dolly Johnson and her husband, Gary, are creating a garden on their property. They said going there will be therapeutic.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
Hope grows in Myakka neighbors' backyard

Myakka City man, killed in an accident, is honored with a community garden.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Kristie Skoglund addresses the club at its May 17 meeting.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2018
Kiwanis Club discusses opioid crisis

Dr. Kristie Skoglund of The Florida Center for Early Childhood addressed the crowd on how the center is working to keep families together that have been affected by the opioid crisis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patty Cooper reads a book to Dreya.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 27, 2019
Patty Cooper lends helping hand throughout Sarasota area

The Longboat Key resident volunteers at Children First and Selah Freedom, teaches mahjong at The Paradise Center and is the treasurer of the Longboat Key Garden Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha van der Sommen.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Samantha van der Sommen

Lakewood Ranch junior Samantha van der Sommen talks the high jump and learning not to doubt herself

  • East County
  • Sports
Cheyenne Stubbs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Stubbs

The Braden River girls basketball freshman talks creating shots and the Los Angeles Lakers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kirsten Baker, RN, Florida Blue Registered Nurse |
  • February 15, 2018
Four Ways to Trim Your Health Care Budget

Health care can be expensive, but you may save hundreds or possibly thousands of dollars this year if you just follow these four suggestions

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Last year, the decor at Foodlosophy included vintage postcards and vibrant-colored signs with produce scattered around. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 20, 2018
'Foodlosophy' event menu inspired by patients

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s third annual culinary event puts a spin on patients’ favorite foods.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Lido Beach deserves attention

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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 1, 2016
Keys prepare for Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week

Saveral restaurants on Longboat Key, St. Armands Circle and Lido Key will participate in Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week June 1 to 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Bethany Burnett, Allison Cohen and Es Swithart
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota County Schools announces Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jamar Johnson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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