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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
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
Alex Amador Martinez outstretches his ribbon before writing his contributions to Patterson's piece.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 26, 2017
Students contribute to Community Foundation art installation

The the three-part piece represents the components of the foundation’s mission — community, donors and nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Schneider
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Obituary: Harold Schneider

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
  • 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
A proposed Florida Senate bill would allow builders to remove trees from private property without city intervention.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 25, 2018
City lobbies to retain tree regulation power

Residents and officials are fighting against a state bill that would eliminate the city’s right to regulate the removal of trees from private property.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
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
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 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
The Observer and Gulf Coast Business Review occupy the third and fourth floors of the Crisp Building, 1970 Main St.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Observer moves its offices to Main Street

The Observer and its sister publication, Gulf Coast Business Review, opened their new offices at 1970 Main St., in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
The Urban Land Institute panel shares its vision for Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 25, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 25, 2013

Today's stories: Urban Land Institute panel shares its vision for Longboat Key; Sarasota city employees get dunked for charity; Manatee County Commission candidate emerges; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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
Harriett Barker and Harris Barber
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LBK Historical Society Lecture

Professor Mary Williams spoke to the Historical Society and its guests on April 17 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. Williams teaches history at the State College of Florida, and when she was getting her Masters in History she did papers on Sarasota County. One focus area was on the hardships and tourism of Sarasota in the 1930s. While there was a depression and Sarasotans were experiencing hardships, at the same time the population was increasing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Police Chief Pete Cumming congratulates newly promoted Lt. Robert Bourque at a ceremony on Sept. 5, 2017.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2017
Detective elevated to rank of lieutenant

Detective Sgt. Robert Bourque was promoted to lieutenant on Sept. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • 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
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
The wastewater treatment facility on Siesta Key will be fully decommissioned by May 1.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 2, 2018
Soon-to-close Siesta sewage plant second-worst in the state for instances of pollution

The plant's problems pre-date the study, and as part of an order from FDEP it's set to be decommissioned completely by May 1.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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