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Larry Grossman is running for the District 4 seat on the Town Commission.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission candidate profile: Larry Grossman, District 4

Candidate Larry Grossman outlines his priorities and preferences in a Q & A with the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ray Hutchins helps Jean Hendry as she fires the cannon during the Change of Watch ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Change of Watch

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club attended the Change of Watch ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 25, 2020
Triumph of a noble cause

On the 400th anniversary of the Puritans settling in the New World, the story of the repatriation of Williams Bradford’s history of Plymouth Colony is a vivid reminder of why our nation exists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Simply Susanne's Cafe sells smoothies along with breakfast and lunch options.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2018
Sweet treats bring taste of summer to barrier islands

Whether it’s a smoothie or gelato, local establishments have plenty of sweet treats to keep you cool this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
The Best of Summer: Cops Corner

Here are favorite Cops Corner items from the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Edward and Michelle Kapreilian sold their home at 1736 Sandalwood Drive. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 27, 2011
Southpointe Shores home sells for $950,000

A home in Southpointe Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Edward and Michelle Kapreilian, Sarasota, sold their home at 1736 Sandalwood Drive to Philip and Reina Alexander, Sarasota, for $950,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Harper Morgan gets a birds-eye view of Irish dancers from the shoulders of her dad, Eric. They are visiting her grandparents, Lakewood Ranch's Don and Suzann Avolio, from Ohio.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2018
Irish Celtic festival livens Lakewood Ranch

Annual festival celebrates all things green.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 4918 Oxford Drive has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,833 square feet of living area. It sold for $345,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 11, 2012
Three-bedroom home in Siesta Revised sells for $2.5 million

A home in Siesta Revised tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Hedric and Gretchen Rhodes, of Sarasota, sold their home at 3251 Higel Ave. to Joel Morganroth, of Gladwyne, Pa., for $2.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Thousands of customers are still without power in Sarasota County, but ten "comfort stations" have opened for residents to soak up some air conditioning.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 14, 2017
County opens 'comfort stations' for residents without power

Residents can charge their phones, get water and enjoy the air conditioning while they wait for their power to come back on.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 4, 2011
Waterlefe Golf and River Club home sells for $650K

The following residential real estate transactions took place between April 18 and April 22.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
This home at 931 Norsota Way in Bay Island has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,155 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.95 million. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 24, 2012
Four-bedroom Bay Island home sells for $2.95 million

A home in Bay Island tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Daniel and Janet Fangmeyer, of Waynesville, N.C., sold their home at 931 Norsota Way to Robert and Sarah Stern, Orlando, for $2.95 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Donald McEachern Jr. submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Donald McEachern Jr. submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Allyx Young took this photo of a couple enjoying the sunset in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Allyx Young took this photo of a couple enjoying the sunset in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Burlgars fled primarily with cameras, lenses and other equipment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2013
Photography store burglarized

Burglars stole more than $100,000 in inventory from Johnson PhotoImaging May 26.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 20, 2018
Money for Mote

A growing list of organizations wants millions of dollars from Sarasota County’s tourist tax. Mote Marine has a vision that makes it far worthier than funding a baseball stadium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Brooks Tracey and Kim Farrell want to bring positivity to Sarasota Middle School through the Inspirational Art and Quotes Project.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 30, 2019
Positivity through art: Sarasota Middle School project promotes acceptance

Sarasota Middle School students and teachers work to bring positivity into each day with project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of the sun rising on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Weekly Winner: Siesta Sunrise

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of the sun rising on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Welly and Lynn Weddington in Bellagio, Italy. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Weddington and Welly tie the knot

"Auguri per il vostro matrimony!" That's Italian for: "Congratulations on your wedding!"

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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