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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 14, 2013
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners share their stories

On Sunday, March 17, thousands of runners and walkers will lace up for the 8th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. Participants of all age and experience levels will raise money for local and national charities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Henry Eagan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2016
OBITUARY | Richard Henry Eagan

Richard “Dick” Henry Eagan, 74, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died June 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dora Walters turns her lens on a Halloween party in 2006.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2013
Year in Review: January 2013, Dora the Explorer

Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters retired after a career that spans more than six decades as an inquisitive journalist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2014
Lakewood Ranch CDD 5 Seat 3: Alan Silverglat

Besides acting as treasurer for Lakewood Ranch CDD 5, Silverglat sits on many Alzheimer's disease-related boards.

  • East County
  • News
After falling to Sarasota Christian in preseason action, the Braden River High boys basketball team opened its season with a 55-44 victory over the Blazers Nov. 19.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Sidelines

ODA girls sweep Imagine School; Lady Cougars shutout Lady Eagles; Out-of-Door edges St. Pete Canterbury; Cardinal Mooney Cougars fall in opener; Braden River Pirates win season opener

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents and merchants have complained for months about the parking meters downtown.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2012
Residents, merchants say 'We don't want them'

Sarasota residents and merchants took over a city parking-management forum last week, continuing to call for the removal of downtown parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Letters to the Editor

A note of thanks and appreciation; Thanks to community for support of event; Longboat Key should widen its bike lanes; People should abide by dog-leash law

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Kiwanis remembers veterans of wars oft forgotten

Frank Buckles, the last surviving American World War I veteran, died more than two years ago at 110.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • April 23, 2014
Much ado about makeup: Spring cleaning

Much ado about makeup: Spring cleaning

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Molly Ballow, William Fogel, Rabbi Michael Werbow, Dale Root, Joel Servetz an Ben Berman stand with the 170 bags of donated food.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 6, 2014
Temple Beth Sholom collects for local food banks

Temple Beth Sholom has collected 170 grocery bags worth of food to be donated to local food banks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Sharapova would reclaim the No. 1 world ranking if she wins the Australian Open.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 25, 2012
Sharapova advances to Australian Open semifinals

Maria Sharapova will face reigning Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Long, Senator Nancy Detert and Cynthia Crowe
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Women's Republican Club

The Sarasota Women's Republican Club met for their monthly lunch Thursday, Jan. 4 at Michael's on East to listen to Senator Nancy Detert speak. Seventy ladies attended the lunch where they heard about women in politics. 'It's educational and you get a chance to see everyone and mingle,' said Corresponding Secretary Carlene Mallires. The club brings in different speakers every month from politicians to people in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At least 50 people attended a rally Saturday organized by former Save Our Seabirds volunteer Greg Para, who said its purpose was to show support for founder Lee Fox. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2013
City seeks bird's-eye view of Save Our Seabirds

Sarasota staffers didn't see rats or mold during an inspection of Save Our Seabirds, but former volunteers and a past employee told them when and where to look.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2012
Siesta Key welcomes newest visitors

A loggerhead turtle was observed nesting on Siesta Key on the first morning of sea-turtle nesting season. Two other nests were discovered the same day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 10, 2013
BID will ask for another vote for an extension

Board members request that new ballots be sent by certified mail to improve response rate for another 10-year extension.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 5, 2014
Tidbites

Derek's is different; Michael's On East: The best for gala dinners; and Station 400 takes a stand in two venues.

  • Arts + Culture
Caleb Wagner, 28, of Sarasota, was caught allegedly attempting to sell stolen gear to a bait and tackle shop in Nokomis.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 8, 2014
Sarasota man arrested for stealing fishing gear

Caleb Wagner, 28, is charged with multiple burglaries for stealing fishing rods and tackle and two paddleboards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 20, 2015
The resurgence of s/ART/q

The resurgence of s/ART/q

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Place Longboat Key ahead of tomorrow's technology trends

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 13, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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