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Jane Hunter and Gene Luca, who are spearheading the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's involvement with Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 20, 2016
Rotary Club helps steer drive to end summer hunger

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key is working with All Faiths Food Bank’s Campaign Against Summer Hunger program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview, the last Sarasota-area football team standing, was bounced from the playoffs by Dr. Phillips, 21-0.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.18.16

Riverview eliminated from playoffs by Dr. Phillips.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 21, 2010
Siekmann wants charter changes, commission pay

Commissioner Robert Siekmann wants a charter review committee to look into the length of a town commissioner's term, which is currently two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gary Amig, access management/safety program manager for District One of the Florida Department of Transportation, talks Tuesday evening with Kathy Bell, a resident of the Excelsior condominium complex.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: Straw poll shows opposition to pedestrian islands plan

The majority of Key residents attending a public meeting Tuesday indicated they preferred no action out of five options for improved pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 29, 2013
New apartment complex planned for Lakewood Ranch

Davis Development plans to build 270 apartment units on State Road 70 and Pope Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Aster the mixed breed puppy is looking for his forever home.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2015
All Paws on Deck: Nate's Honor Animal Rescue seeks volunteers

Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue’s volunteer base shrinks in the dog days of summer. But for the shelter’s 185 dogs and cats, there’s no such thing as summer vacation.

  • East County
  • News
Runners reach the final mile of the course.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 18, 2018
A run to remember at the annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon Race

Runners, walkers and supporters take part in 13th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon Race on March 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 3

Sherry Packard captured this image of a seagull flying on a nearly clear day over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
So Staged, along with wedding planner Choreographed Events, set up black and white furniture to make the colored florals pop. Courtesy of Dylan Jon Wade Cox Photography
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 15, 2018
Wedding trends stray away from tradition

Forget the classics. Today’s couples focus on creating a lively experience for guests.

  • Black Tie
Jamie Loring started on the mound for the Storm 01 team in its first single-elimination game Sept. 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2011
Suncoast Storm defends home turf

Twenty-six teams from throughout the region flocked to Lakewood Ranch for the Suncoast Storm's USSSA I Heart Softball Fall Kickoff Sept. 24-25.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 10, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Photo courtesy the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 26, 2018
Parents anxious to see security changes in effect

The district aims to have its own police force in place by August, but parents are eager to see real security changes as soon as possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2016
Braden River falls in rematch against Venice

The Pirates could not stop the Indians' ground game, again.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 750 Penfield St. was built in 1977, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,710 square feet of living area. (Courtesy of Ian Addy, Michael Saunders & Co,)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 20, 2022
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $3 million

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops this week's sales at $3 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
If you’re looking for a new recipe for your holiday feast repertoire, read on for some new and old favorites from Longboat Key chefs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
A twist on Thanksgiving tradition

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to rejoice with family members and friends and share all the reasons why one is thankful.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peggy Kunkle learned the game of golf from her husband. She has had 11 holes-in-one in her career.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
River Club golfer sinks two holes-in-one

Peggy Kunkle hit a pair of aces in a span of four days.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longtime Sarasota-Manatee Association of Riding Therapy leader Gail Clifton, left, is again serving as the organization's interim volunteer executive director.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2015
SMART seeks new leader

The organization again is searching for an executive director, but is not in a hurry to fill the position.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2014
Ranch CERT team mobilizes community

The Lakewood Ranch CERT team will offer a disaster training course for the public.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2010
Manatee seeks MPO volunteers for advisory board

Manatee County has two openings on a Citizens Advisory Committee that makes recommendations to the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
Longboat voters decide Colony issue

At stake is redevelopment plan for once-vaunted resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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