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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Bob Plunket's Beach Books

Let's talk about beach books. Sarasota is, after all, the perfect town in which to read one. Most visitors bring along a bestseller or two, and getting lost in a story that's fun and entertaining is an important part of the vacation experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Deputies searched the home and discovered the victims. They have been identifies as Isabelle Moak, 82, Thomas Moak Sr., 80, and Renee O’Connor, 62.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 13, 2012
Man arrested for triple murder

Sarasota deputies have arrested Thomas Moak, 58, of 4142 Tonga Drive, for the shooting death of his parents and sister Feb. 10 at his home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.23.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 18, 2018
Is it curtain time?

Preserving the Van Wezel is looking remote. That is, unless you have some ingenious, affordable idea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2012
Planning Commission reviews density increase

The developer of the Eagle Trace subdivision is seeking to increase the number of residential units for the property.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch girls and boys cross-country teams finished third and fourth, respectively, at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet Nov. 7, in Estero.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2014
Moving on

The Lakewood Ranch boys and girls cross-country teams will compete in the Class 3A Cross-Country State Championships Nov. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lexi and Eric Creviston moved to the East County in November 2010 with their twin daughters, Hailie, right, and Kali, left. Kali has been battling cancer since she was less than 1 year old, and now is in stable condition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
East County daughter finds stability while struggling with cancer

Kali Creviston's battle with cancer may never go away, but the 5-year-old finally is beginning to be herself.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Employees at Peltz Shoes were able to reenter their stores at 9:45 a.m., just before they opened at 10 a.m., said store manager Bryan Reece.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 30, 2013
Gas odor causes Peltz shoes, others to evacuate

Construction crews had been working on gas lines outside the back of the building yesterday. Peltz Shoes and nearby stores were evacuated as a precaution.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2011
Cops Corner 02.03.11

The victim left her residence at 7:30 a.m., and, upon returning the same day at 5 p.m., she discovered her front door had been forced open.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Co-Chairs Larry Greenspon and Tom Bernstein
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Israel Tennis Centers Foundation

The Israel Tennis Centers Foundation came to Longboat Key on Thursday, March 1. It is something the non-profit organization dedicated to the social, psychological and physical development of Israeli children through tennis has been doing for about 30 years. The children from a handful of the 14 tennis centers across Israel showed off the tennis skills they acquired through the program and shared their stories at dinner. For instance, Nadine Fahoum a Muslim Arab from Hafia attributes much of her success to the doors the Tennis Centers opened. She will be graduating from Duke University where she is on athletic scholarship and is the number one singles player for tennis. The event was held at the tennis gardens and also at the harborside dining room at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In addition to taking over as the new varsity baseball coach, Tim Orlosky also was named ODA’s associate athletic director for facilities management.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2013
ODA Thunder taps new head coach

Former Venice High and USF outfielder Tim Orlosky was recently named The Out-of-Door Academy's new varsity baseball coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 9, 2010
Democrats hear from SMH CEO Gwen MacKenzie

A brief but information filled presentation by Gwen MacKenzie, President and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care Systems was the focus of the Longboat Key Democratic Club meeting Feb.9 at The Chart House Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Klein, a Sarasota resident and four-year member of the Light Chasers, paints near the Edson Keith Mansion.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 5, 2015
Painters participate in farmhouse fundraiser

The Light Chasers: Plein Air Painters of the Sun Coast, a local chapter of a statewide artist group, raises money to restore the Keith Farmhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Republican incumbents in both races hope to ward off challengers for spots on the Sarasota County Hospital Board
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sarasota County Hospital Board, Seats 1 and 3

In the upcoming Aug. 30 primary, five Republican candidates are competing for a spot in two general election races.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Our View

Negotiate What?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Sarasota American 11-and 12-year-old All-Stars earned a berth in the Florida State Tournament after winning the Section 6 title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 4, 2015
Proving a Point

The Sarasota American 11-and 12-year-old All-Stars went 2-1 at the 2015 Florida State Tournament July 31 through Aug. 2, in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Some properties on Lido Key, including this parcel from Lido Harbour, have lost nearly all their beach front.  A proposal to dredge sand from Big Pass has been challenged in court. Picture courtesy Lido Key Residents Association.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 1, 2017
Big Pass dredge hearing postponement presents project's latest obstacle

The legal challenge by Siesta Key groups will be delayed for several months, prolonging an already contentious and lengthy process

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The two corn hole tournaments will raise funds for Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Sanctuary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2011
Biker group helps big cats

The Gulf Coast Diva Angels are sponsoring corn hole tournaments to benefit Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Andre Hersom, 5, at last year's Sarasota Youth Sailing Program summer camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 18, 2016
Gear up for summer camps

Learn about summer camps on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kaitlin Bockmeyer and Graham Kukla have seen the membership of Ranked Choice Voting SRQ spike since they joined in late 2016, which they see as a sign of the group’s momentum.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2018
Voters campaign for a new ballot

Ranked Choice Voting SRQ wants to finally implement a city initiative approved more than a decade ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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