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Hailey Childress, middle, stands with her rescuers, Logan Brisson and Robert Peltier, a few days after being rescued. Photo by Robin Hartil
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 11, 2012
Key Club employees rescue two teens caught in riptide

Hailey Childress, 12, of Seattle, and her 15-year-old cousin, Reid Elkins, were having fun on their boogie-boards only an hour before they were swept off in the riptide Friday, April 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2016
Events to Attend in 2016

Ring in the New Year with these top picks.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2011
Town could see 2.6% millage increase

The Longboat Key Town Commission received a preliminary 2010-11 budget Wednesday, June 1 that includes a $223,601 budget deficit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2012
Jiggs Landing family member forms group

Sandy Metcalf formed Friends of Historic Jiggs Landing in order to preserve her family's local heritage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Grass will be greener in coming months

Cold temperatures, heavy winds and insects have all impacted lawns throughout Longboat Key this winter season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Summerfield Information Center was constructed in 1995 and currently houses the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. and office space for some information center employees.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2014
Residents want center ... if the price is right

The Summerfield Information Center could become a hub for the community, but residents want to know what it will cost.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Do not destroy Gill, even if you disagree with him; Rev. Gill has served the chapel well; We hope Island Chapel does not oust Gill; The perfect clergyman does not exist

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
County dispels beach construction rumors

To keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million Siesta Beach renovations, Sarasota County recently launched a website dedicated to the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2011
Commission approves town's beach pitch

The Town Commission also decided not to change a sea-turtle ordinance prohibiting overnight beach furniture.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A condominium in the Gulf and Bay Club at 5790 Midnight Pass Road has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,335 square feet of living area. It sold for $605,000. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 20, 2012
Gulf and Bay Club condo sells for $650,000

A condominium in Gulf and Bay Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Zink, of Indianapolis, sold his Unit 302 condominium at 5790 Midnight Pass Road to Thomas and Suzanne McGee, of Kansas City, Mo., for $650,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 2, 2009
Runners lace up for new year

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch will open their 2009 seasons with the Canes Classic Sept. 7, while ODA will compete in the New Balance Jamboree Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2014
Residents steer debate toward Village issues

Parking and traffic were hot issues at the Longbeach Village Association's debate for commission candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2014
Shore resident shares insight on Ukraine crisis

After Anisa Mycak discussed the crisis with her condo neighbors, residents sent a message of solidarity to Kiev.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Abigail Swindell, 7, feeds Gertrude and Margilow Monday, May 2 at her home in Sarasota.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2011
CLUCK makes noise at county level

Sarasota County is going to be urged to allow its residents to keep chickens in backyards of all residential areas, including on barrier islands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cafe Gabbiano is located on Siesta Key in the heart of the village and offers fine Italian dining along with an extensive wine selection.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Gabbiano

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe Gabbiano as chef Paolo DeCosta prepares an Allen Brothers filet with wild mushroom and truffle pate sauce paired with a parmesan risotto. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
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The Residences on Siesta Key Beach opened in 2009. Units in the six-story building range in size from 1,700 square feet to 2,600 square feet, and are priced from $785,000 to a little more than $2 million. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 26, 2012
Gulf Coast real-estate arms with a new strategy

The recession crushed the first go-around of a $100 million luxury condo project on the Gulf Coast. A New York real-estate firm now will take its turn, armed with a new strategy.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Milt Flinn took the top role at Lakewood Ranch Communities in 2008. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: SMR official resigns

Lakewood Ranch Communities' President Milt Flinn spent his last day with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Sept. 13. The company now has restructured his position.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Joel Ferguson and his younger brother, Jason, have been playing soccer together for the past 10 years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Lakewood soccer squad benefits from brotherly love

Co-captains Joel and Jason Ferguson hope to lead the second-seeded Mustangs to a district title and beyond in their final season together.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2010
Meet Manatee County's top techie

Braden Oaks resident Michael McLaughlin became the director of Manatee County's information technology services department April 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • September 5, 2012
Bridge Bites: The Scissors Coup

This week's deal features the Scissors Coup, so-called because it cuts communications between the two defenders.

  • Longboat Key
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