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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Bixler Home

The home is at 613 Triton Bend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Donna Hayes shows patriotism

Like a good scout, Commissioner Donna Hayes always comes prepared. She keeps an American flag in her car at all times.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
“I like to show people animals… but I don’t kill animals unless they’re in pain,” Frank Gamsky said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 16, 2015
An East County resident's charm is his love of snakes

When something slithers, his neighbors know who to call.

  • East County
  • News
Elise Lee, Meagan Sanchez, Isabella Sanchez, Amy Lee and a Ferrari Stroller
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Exotic Car Festival

Aston Martin's, Bugattis, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Rolls Royce, Bentleys and the people fortunate enough to own the prime real-estate filled St. Armands Circle Park on Saturday, Feb. 18. And the traffic cramming St. Armands for the Exotic Car Festival was a car show all of its own. It was the 11th year the festival has taken place, and was just one event of an entire weekend of events benefiting the Child Protection Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Resolute model offered by Murray Homes in The Lake Club is priced at $1.85 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 19, 2016
Opportunity knocks in Lakewood Ranch during Tour of Homes

Annual event gives potential buyers a peak at Lakewood Ranch life.

  • East County
  • News
The 18-story Jewel is more than a year behind schedule, as the developer and contractor trade lawsuits.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 31, 2016
Top Story — October: Downtown Sarasota condo sidelined by lawsuits

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arlene Scarlett in action near her totes and handbags
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayport Craft Fair

Among the paintings, nature photography, colorful jewelry, intricate broaches, eclectic handbags and knit apparel, at the craft fair on Feb. 18 and 19, it's apparent that there's no shortage of craftiness at Bayport Beach and Tennis Club. Resident's put their work on display for all of their neighbors to see. They don't host a craft fair annually, but it isn't the first time one has taken place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2011
Key Club sponsors annual walk-a-thon

The Key Club of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School will sponsor its 10th annual five-mile walk-a-thon Saturday, Jan. 29, to benefit the Children's Miracle Network, All Children's Hospital and the Joey Powers Leukemia Project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"It's difficult (work) for me, but it’s more fun to struggle." — Craig Rubadoux.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 13, 2013
Under Sarasota's Influence: Craig Rubadoux

Sarasota master and native Craig Rubadoux traveled the world, but he always comes back to his artistic roots.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 22, 2009
Mustangs gallop to second place at states

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second in the Class 3A state meet Nov. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2009
Couple shares public proposal at Publix

Lamarr Glenn surprised his girlfriend, Natasha Ford, with a surprise proposal last week at the Longboat Key Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • March 27, 2013
DEATH METAL ANGOLA and more music films rock the Sarasota Film Festival

DEATH METAL ANGOLA and more music films rock the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 22, 2011
More high school students seeking free, reduced-price meals

After the Sarasota County School District Food and Nutrition Services Department made it possible this school year for families to apply online for their children to receive free and reduced-price meals, more high school students have been approved for the aid.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 1, 2009
Transients rarely serve time, nor pay for crimes

Sarasota's habitual offenders, mainly transients, usually escape time in jail. And, when fined, they don't pay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 2, 2009
Film Review: 'Taking Woodstock'

Something I've always regretted in my life was not having seized the opportunity to attend Woodstock back in 1969. You see, I was one of those pseudo-hippies with a job during summer break, thus suggesting I must have been a true capitalist at heart. I did, however, see the documentary "Woodstock," which hugely reinforced that regret. So, needless to say, I've been eagerly anticipating Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's new film, "Taking Woodstock."

  • Arts + Culture
Edward Viltz will face Gina Messenger in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 1: Edward Viltz

Viltz will face Gina Messenger in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Robert de Warren's life has been dedicated to creative collaboration.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 17, 2016
Robert de Warren: This is your day

Sarasota honors a life of creative collaboration.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Island Chapel board allowed a three-year lease for a cellular tower to expire without renewal in July 2013.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2014
Neighbors differ on phone philosophies

Two cities on Anna Maria Island are preparing for 150-foot cellular towers, while town of Longboat Key officials just deleted all references to what they believe is unsightly technology.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Business Briefs

LeadingAge names Bill Johnston 'Trustee of the Year'; The Chiles Group supports No Kid Hungry campaign; Columbia Restaurants to hold annual Community Harvest

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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