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Robin Draper submitted this photo of a couple on a sunset stroll along the Siesta Public Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
Weekly Winner: 'Some Enchanted Evening'

Robin Draper submitted this photo of a couple on a sunset stroll along the Siesta Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.19.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Parade organizer Keith Pandeloglou, the director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, had to cancel the Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2020
Virtual memorial replaces Lakewood Ranch parade

COVID-19 causes cancellation of Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 24, 2018
It's our birthday, but you get the presents

Longboat Observer launches its 40th anniversary year with a year of looking back, and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 26, 2020
Greg Trupiano, longtime part of Sarasota Opera, dies at 64

On every level, he was an integral presence behind the scenes

  • Arts + Culture
Unit 282 condominium at Grand Bay, 3040 Grand Bay Blvd., has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,143 square feet of living area. It sold for $880,000. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 18, 2012
Grand Bay condo sells for $880,000

Timothy Radigan, of Dunwoody, Ga., sold his Unit 282 condominium at Grand Bay, 3040 Grand Bay Blvd., to Diane Richter, of Louisville, Ky., for $880,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Ohana is one of the highest-priced listed homes on the market in the Sarasota-Manatee area.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat market trends encouraging

Closed sales, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 25, 2018
Cops Corner: Hey, I'm walkin' here

Police reports from around Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • August 1, 2012
Bridge Bites: The crocodile coup

Bridge has a number of exotic "coups," and for the next few weeks we'll look at some of them, starting with the aptly named Crocodile Coup.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bowden says he aims to continue supporting students from Emma Elementary as they transition to Booker Middle School
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 17, 2019
District prepares plan for D-rated school

Emma E. Booker fell among the 300 lowest-performing elementary schools in the state of Florida for 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A typical lunch at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School sits on a tray ready to be served. The lunch meets all nutritional requirements.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 24, 2017
Hearty to healthy

School lunches today may look similar to the past, but the difference is what they’re missing.

  • East County
  • News
The town must hold a referendum before allowing any uses other than residential on the Islandside property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2015
Commission to vote on Key Club referendum tonight

Voters will decide whether to allow tourism use on the Key Club's Islandside property if the commission approves an ordinance tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairs Scott Anderson, Mary Dougherty and Anne Virag with two adoptable puppies.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 19, 2019
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans building project campaign

The Share the Puppy Love Luncheon was hosted March 19 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Black Tie
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 31, 2009
Fright Night on St. Armands

Fright Night gives kids and adults a Halloween rush with candy and decorations galore.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The dancers of "Noah Racey's Pulse" preview their show at the Koski Center, where the set was made.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 15, 2013
Scene & Heard

The world premiere of "Noah Racey's Pulse" is taking place May 23, at Asolo Repertory Theatre - it's a production Asolo Rep has been trying to get on the books for two years.

  • Arts + Culture
Adrianne French, Dr. Michael O’Neil and Kelly Hunt
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Dental Grand Opening

Longboat Key Dental hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 20 for Dr. Michael O'Neil, who took over the practice last spring. The event offered complimentary refreshments and a chance to meet O'Neil and his staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 502 at Beach Place has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,392 square feet of living area. It sold for $699,000. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 27, 2013
Two-bedroom Beachplace condo sells for $699,000

A condominium in Beachplace tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Sunrise Development LLC sold the Unit 502 condominium at 1145 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Therese Keeling-Land and Courtney Land, of Longboat Key, for $699,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Fans will have plenty of space at Lakewood National, but the bleachers behind No. 18 likely won't be used in 2021.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 22, 2020
LECOM Suncoast Classic director optimistic fans will be allowed to 2021 Lakewood Ranch event.

LECOM Suncoast Classic hopes pandemic eases to allow fans back into Korn Ferry event in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
Save Our Sand déjà vu surfaces

The creation of a Facebook page called 'Save Our Siesta Sand 2' foreshadows a potential sea change in the movement against dredging Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra named Anu Tali as its new music director. Photo courtesy Warner Music, Chris Dunlop.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 11, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra names new musical director

The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director. The 40-year-old Estonian conductor is being signed to a three-year contract that will officially begin August 1.

  • Arts + Culture
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