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Cardinal Mooney senior Ryan McMahon looks to pass during the fourth quarter against Calvary Christian.
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 16, 2015
Cardinal Mooney survives, moves on to regional final

Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute remaining to help propel the Cougars to a 64-61 victory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A photo from last year's dinner (Courtesy Karen Arango)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 6, 2013
James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour makes a comeback to Darwin's on 4th

James Beard recognized Celebrity Chef Tour makes a stop at Darwin's on 4th for a dinner featuring Darwin Santa Maria and four "celebrity" chefs on Dec. 11. Last year's event sold out.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Reese and his wife, Judy, are both Elvis fanatics.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 2, 2014
Rock 'n' Role

Former teacher Jim Reese went from 'Schoolhouse Rock!' to 'Jailhouse Rock' to start a career as an Elvis impersonator.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shelly and Mark Gutowski offer a wide variety of hair-styling and other services at Boutique Out East Salon & Spa.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 7, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Boutique Out East Salon & Spa

Mill Creek residents Mark and Shelly Gutowski opened Boutique Out East Salon & Spa Nov. 29 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Harry's helps LBK Turtle Watch

Last week, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch received a check for its primary fundraiser, "Fiesta De Las Tortugas," held in May, at Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
SR 70's time to adapt

Manatee County, FDOT install new signal lights for better traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2010
SENIOR SLUGGER

Out-of-Door Academy center fielder AJ Strong is having his best season on the diamond with eight home runs and 30 RBIs through 19 games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 13, 2016
Theater review: 'Alabama Story'

“Alabama Story” pits free speech against racism at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2009
Light up, Longboat, for this year's contest

It's time for The Longboat Observer's annual 'Light Up the Keys' contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 7, 2011
VIDEO: Amy Williamson Miller: Confectionery Queen

When Amy Williamson Miller entered the world of life-sized confectionery art, she didn't search art stores for tools to put on the finishing touches - she built her own.

  • Arts + Culture
This painting, owned by Shannon Gault, shows the plane in which her father took to the sky on Dec. 7, 1941.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2016
Pearl Harbor memories ring through for residents 75 years later

Five Longboat Key residents share what they remember about Dec. 7, 1941.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 18-year-old abandoned nightclub on Old Stickney Point Road is one of the newest buildings in the south Siesta Key commercial district.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 18, 2013
Lighting offers a boon on Siesta

Old Stickney Point Road presents opportunity for redevelopment.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 8, 2018
We recommend …

Florida voters often know little about their state constitutional office candidates. Perhaps our rating system can offer some insight.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Junior midfiielder Tyler Norris scored one of Lakewood Ranch's three goals versus district rival Braden River.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2011
Mustangs capture No. 1 seed

The Lakewood Ranch boys clinched the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A-District 10 tournament Jan. 24-28 after finishing undefeated in the district for the first time in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Our View

We recommend...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 10, 2016
Sarasota Police arrest teens suspected of burglaries

Eighteen-year-old Matthew Gunn and three juvenile accomplices allegedly burglarized more than 40 cars in three parking garages this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The sign introducing guests to the Patricia Thompson Gallery now also introduces the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 21.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 24, 2016
The Art of Advertising: Ringling alum broadens the definition of art

Pedro Pérez exhibit explores the creative process of an advertiser.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Cops Corner 3.11.10

Logged down 7:10 p.m. - 3400 block of Clark Drive. Suspicious Incident. A caller reported that someone put several large logs in the middle of the road. It's believed the suspect did it to stop passing drivers to try to rob them.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
Our View: How to simplify budget talks

The Longboat Key budget process reminds us of nature's annual course with the Key's beloved swans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Winter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
Gary's Salon plans final blowout open house

After 29 years on Longboat Key, Gary Winters will close Gary's Salon April 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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