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For the last five years, Dave Volk has found a new calling as a writer of children’s books.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 13, 2013
Neighbors: Dave Volk

In 1969, recent college graduate Dave Volk planned on teaching high school history and government. Instead, he got drafted to serve in the Vietnam War.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Tennis Center nets 13th annual Observer Challenge

The 13th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off Dec. 6, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County plans to double the parking at Beach Access 7 and paint the cottage at the park.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 29, 2012
County preps beach access for upgrade

County Parks and Recreation is in permitting talks to move a fence to create more parking at Siesta Key Beach Access 7.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 7, 2013
March 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: County considers new tax; Low voter turnout a trend in city elections; Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff; Villa Am Meer presentation takes place tonight; View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Least terns nested on Lido Beach this season in larger numbers, perhaps because they bypassed Longboat Key beaches. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 31, 2020
Bird of the week: Least tern

Coastal development prompts species status as threatened.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Snowy egrets breed and nest in colonies, called rookeries, with other wading birds such as herons, egrets and ibises. (Miri Hardy photo)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 26, 2020
Bird of the week: Snowy egret

Their feathers once sold at a price higher than that of gold.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2020
Longboat Key first responders treated to pizza

A few neighbors decided to send lunch to the first responders of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city hopes to start a single-stream recycling program next year, which will allow residents to place all their recyclables in one bin.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
City proposes internal recycling operation

A potential rate increase from a private operator led the city to determine it could manage recycling collection itself.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium staff with Longboat Key Turtle Watch members.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 6, 2019
Longboat Key Turtle Watch donates to Mote

The Turtle Watch has donated over $80,000 to the aquarium over the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 6, 2020
Black Tie figures celebrate the holidays

The Sarasota Ballet had a successful gala and the Black Tie scene celebrated the holidays in this week's Black Tie & Tales.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch's James Rivera.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 4

Track and field championships highlight this date for Sarasota and East County athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Second graders Hayden Laning, Charlotte Eldridge and Jullian Riley play different characters in their group's readers' theater about presidents.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 4, 2020
Students play historic roles in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary teacher uses readers' theater to teach students about historic figures.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 22, 2019
San Gennaro Festival 'a local magnet' for food, fun and dancing in Lakewood Ranch

Tara Golf and Country Club's San Gennaro Festival draws people in with Italian cuisine, trivia and music in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The father of the injured baby sandhill crane guards the bird from passersby.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 23, 2015
Top Story — March: Car crashes into baby bird

A driver hit a baby sandhill crane at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Malachite Drive March 31.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • May 6, 2013
The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

  • Arts + Culture
Josephine Johnson, kindergarten teacher at Tara Elementary, is one of the four finalists up for "Educator of the Year."
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 8, 2016
Three East County teachers are 'Educator of the Year' finalists

Manatee County School District announces excellence finalists.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 1, 2019
Siesta Key estate sells for $10.5 million

Flamingo Drive property is the highest sale on the island this year and second highest overall.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 4, 2019
Black Ties & Tales: Sarasota's social scene gets spooky with Halloween

Creative costumes and cool weather are the story this week.

  • Black Tie
"David," a painting depicting the famous sculpture included in the city logo, is one of two murals planned for the BOLD Lofts residential project.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2018
Murals slated for downtown building

Two colorful paintings inspired by classic pieces of art — including Michelangelo's David — are planned for display on the side of the forthcoming BOLD Lofts building on Second Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 25, 2018
Siesta Beach falls out of Dr. Beach's Top 10

Last year's No. 1 spot in the U.S. still ranked second by TripAdvisor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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