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Eric Delaney carries The Kovac at CrossFit Lakeland for a GoRuck Challenge.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 28, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Eric Delaney

Eric Delaney, 25, got into CrossFit two years ago when a friend told him about a new workout he was doing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 24, 2016
Metaphysically Speaking

Michael Newton-Brown is known for his theater work. What few people know about is his other job: a Tarot card reader.

  • Arts + Culture
Voters sign in at Town Hall on election day.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat Key polling sites keep busy

Voters, candidates mingle on election day on the island, as residents prepare to decide on the fate of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 22, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 9.22.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 25, 2017
Film review: 'Their Finest'

"Their Finest" quietly speaks volumes about the power of compassion and courage in dangerous times.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Melissa Williams |
  • May 26, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101: Greenside Bunker

East County PGA Professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Schneider
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Obituary: Harold Schneider

Harold Schneider, 102, of Bird Key, died Nov. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charles "C.J." Wickersham, 21, is a native of Longboat Key. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
FULL STORY: Wickersham recovers after shark attack, surgery

Longboat Key native Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham remains at Bayfront Medical Center following a weekend attack by a bull shark off of Anna Maria.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike Tisdale and Florikan employees find sections of the fence pushed down or cut.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 17, 2014
Property owner concerned with homeless

After dealing with vandalism, theft and damage, property owner Mike Tisdale wants the county to help deter a nearby homeless camp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Before the city agreed to remove the concrete tables from the pavilion, Gillespie Park resident Linda Holland regularly helped clean them in preparation for the children’s reading program hosted in the park. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2015
Homeless discussion leads to Gillespie Park upgrades

After the city decided to move tables at the Gillespie Park pavilion, residents and staff were able to determine other avenues for improving the park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kristin Zarrella, Olivia Ortiz, Devin McDermott and Natalie Novak set a new school record in the 3,200-meter relay.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 19, 2011
Lakewood relay sets new school record

The Lakewood Ranch High girls 3,200-meter relay team set a new school record with a time of 9:31.24 at the Wally Keller Invitational April 15 at Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 22, 2009
County hires new fire chief

With current Fire Chief Brian Gorski retiring at the end of the month, the county has hired its new chief from Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kawida Turner places a green ball into the pipe on the sensory trail.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 23, 2016
Special event rises out of the blue

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy schedules special autism event April 23.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 22, 2012
Key Club partners with Hilton owner

General Manager Michael Welly said the club always intended to find a hotel development company to assist in its redevelopment plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
Cops Corner

April 1 Lost in translation 1:41 p.m. -- 10 block of Winslow Place. Parking Violation. A man reported that a landscape crew parked on the shoulder of the road in front of his house. Police called the landscape company's office to let them know the crew, whose members did not speak English, could not park on the grass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Forrest Schield with his dog, Penny, in March.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 27, 2015
Forrest Schield, 22, is cancer free and ready to resume a normal life

Nearly a year after his diagnosis with a rare skin cancer, Forrest Schield, 22, is ready to resume a normal life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Brown is running for the At-Large seat on the Town Commission.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission candidate profile: Jim Brown, At-Large seat

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeffrey Biegel couldn’t hear as a toddler, which he refers to as his “reverse Beethoven” phenomenon. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 9, 2018
Key Chorale's latest concert will feature acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Biegel

The symphonic chorus will perform Haydn’s “Mass in Time of War” with six soloists and Beethoven's "Choral Fantasy" with pianist Jeffrey Biegel.

  • Arts + Culture
Cindy Sloan, the director of the Food Bank of Manatee, and Elks volunteers Rosalie and Clay Wakefield, get ready to pack food for the White Out Summer Hunger program.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 6, 2016
Food Bank of Manatee, Elks combine to feed hungry children

Food Bank seeks volunteers to help deliver food during summer months.

  • East County
  • News
The bromeliad tree lit up the entrance to the mansion for all to see.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
Selby Gardens sells pieces of holiday tree

Bromeliads from the Selby holiday tree are available for purchase from 1 to 3 p.m. today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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