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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 22, 2018
Cops Corner: A sticky situation

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mill Creek's Dave Daily said damage could have been much worse as this tree only destroyed an overhang on his 2nd Avenue East home in Mill Creek.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 13, 2017
Glancing blow fortunate for Manatee County

East County avoids major damage from Hurricane Irma

  • East County
  • News
Florida Power and Light line specialist Johnny Allison has the automated lateral switch he is about to install on the 4100 block of 45th Street East in Bradenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 20, 2016
Florida Power and Light switch should power improvements

New Smart Grid technology installed for William H. Bashaw and surrounding community.

  • East County
  • News
Will Little
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 6, 2012
Scene & Heard

Sarasota couple hits the 'Little Big Leagues'; Booker High grads' acting careers on fire

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 11, 2011
DID refocuses marketing efforts

The Downtown Improvement District, Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau and other organizations discussed pooling their resources for maximum impact.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat Police warn residents about boat-theft ring

Longboat Police Department has reason to believe that locals could be at risk of having their boats stolen from their lifts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum in the Democratic nominee for Florida governor.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 5, 2018
On economics, Andrew Gillum doesn’t seem to have a clue

Stranger things happen in politics, but it’s difficult to see how Gillum can move his leftist agenda to the center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
ODA cross country runners Aubrey Robbins and Abbey Burwood, 11,  are beating girls six years older than them.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2017
ODA cross country sixth-graders showcase 'sick' speed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Mustangs burst into elation as the horn sounds against St. Petersburg.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2017
Mustangs face tall challenge in state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team takes on Sickles at 2 p.m. Friday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cyndel Flores reaches to grasp her brother's hand as they spin around the Globe of Death.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 13, 2016
All in the (Fearless Flores) family

Local students see a different world inside the Globe of Death.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High freshman point guard O'Mariah Gordon is one of the best players in the country, regardless of position, per ESPN and analyst Dan Olson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 3, 2018
10 area athletes to watch in 2018

East County is home to heaps of talent.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alec Bryant, Cheyenne Pittman, Brennan Short on teeterboard
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 27, 2013
Highlights: High-flying daredevil children swing into the center ring

Sailor Circus presents its 64th annual Spring Show beginning Thursday, March 28 and running through April 6, at the Sailor Circus arena. Deemed "The Greatest 'Little' Show on Earth," these elementary- to high-school students' talent is anything but small. Step right up and get your tickets, which are $16 for adults and $12 for children. Call 366-0156 for more information.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 20, 2016
We recommend …

If you’re an independent voter or still undecided on the local races, this might help you decide. Reader beware: We always favor candidates who back the freedom agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
John Kintz’s first day as police chief was in 1997. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: John Kintz

Former Longboat Key Police Chief John Kintz was prepared for business as usual as he planned for President George W. Bush's stay on Longboat Key. But Bush's overnight stay on Sept. 10, 2001, turned out to be anything but routine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colorful Christmas lights lit up the boats and the marina.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Lighting of the Fleet

The Sarasota Yacht Club had their annual lighting of the fleet Friday, Dec. 7 to bring members together and to brighten spirits. All 108 boats in the arena were decorated with festive Christmas lights. Over 400 people marveled at the beautiful boats and the colorful lights that danced in the water. 'I love seeing the camaraderie, the boats, and all the members working and getting together to make this happened,' said Sarasota Yacht Club Sales and Marketing Director Dana Soldati.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Five-O Donut Co. provided several flavors of doughnuts for guests at the Sarasota Film Festival Closing Night Party April 21. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 13, 2018
Five-O Donut Co. to open second location

Five-O Donut Co. owner Christine Nordstrom announced she will open a South Sarasota store with the same offerings in September.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • September 16, 2009
Turtle Watch

Everyone must work together for turtles

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 10, 2018
Celebrate with us!

On Oct. 17, Longboat Observer readers are invited to our office at 5570 GMD to pick up a copy of the 40th anniversary issue and enjoy coffee and doughnuts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stuart and Lois Scheyer’s grandson, Jon Scheyer, plays professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of the best professional teams in Europe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • May 23, 2012
Israel revisited: A view from the courts and streets

This is a most unusual report from the Energetic Travelers, because we had a unique personal reason to re-visit Israel: Our grandson, Jon Scheyer, was playing professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of the best professional teams in Europe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2016
For the love of the game

Dolores Levy started a tennis group about six years ago, but it's turned into something bigger than she planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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