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Claire and Ralph Hunter, pictured at the Longboat Key Historical Society's 2012 Fish Fry. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2013
Former Longboat Observer co-owner Claire Hunter dies

Claire Hunter died Sunday night, at home in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
wish
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 19, 2014
Event Preview: Wish

Event Preview: Wish

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jacqueline Zerbini was a inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame in 2015. File photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2017
Your Calendar: Circus Ring of Fame

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Becker and his sister, Jen, talk with Young Eagle member Mary Lou McFate and pilot Dan Smith after their first Young Eagles flight.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2012
Taking Flight: EAA Chapter 180's celebrates 60th anniversary

In celebration of its 60th anniversary, EAA Chapter 180 offers free flights to children.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Got talent? Show it off!

The Center For Musical Theatre at Julie Rohr Academy, a newly formed non-profit corporation, will host "Sarasota's Got Talent!" at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 25, at the Sarasota Military Academy, 801 N. Orange Ave.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brandi Witman has always had a love for teaching, even when she was a child.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 18, 2015
Gullett teacher named Educator of the Year

As a child, Brandi Witman knew she wanted to be a teacher. After just four years teaching at Gullett Elementary, she received the Educator of the Year award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • November 24, 2009
The dish on pumpkin pie

In The Observer's quest for the perfect pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, we asked four of the area's chefs to share their culinary tips for making this holiday favorite extra scrumptious.

  • Arts + Culture
The former Longbeach Chevron station got a face-lift with new paint and renovations last year. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
New office will fuel north end

After seven years of vacancy, the former Longbeach Chevron station is under contract. Keller Williams Realty will redevelop the building into its first Longboat Key office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Bello is like a naughty kid with a license to be what he is," Nock says of his clownish alter ego. "He's not childish, but he's child-like, and he loves making people laugh."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
Bello Nock: A Jolly Good Bello

Bello Nock is not afraid of heights or breaking stereotypes. The Circus Sarasota headliner shares the secrets to his success. Here's a hint: It takes hairspray and nerve.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Cate Blanchett stars in "Blue Jasmine."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 18, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Blue Jasmine'

In Woody Allen's new film, 'Blue Jasmine,' the iconic director/writer treads deep waters in an examination of a woman's gradual break with reality.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch CDDs meet at Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2010
Ranch CDDs prep for security changes

Supervisors in Lakewood Ranch CDDs 1 and 4 today approved contracts with their current security provider.

  • East County
  • News
Construction of Hyundai of Lakewood started earlier this month. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 30, 2014
Dealership relocates to East County

Gettel Automotive Group sees Lakewood Ranch as a prime location for its new dealership.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 9, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Tim's Classic Meatlover's Chili

Braden Woods resident Tim Hyden perfected this meat-lovers chili recipe while working as a firefighter for West Manatee Fire Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 13, 2009
Burns Square plans special events

The Burns Square Merchants Association president hopes holding different events each month will attract more customers to the historic district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2010
Sorting through Ranch's red tape

Town Hall is the command center for both the CDDs and the HOAs. But how do the two entities work together?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 8, 2012
Chef Steve Phelps’ path from culinary curiosity to collaboration

Chef Steve Phelps’ path from culinary curiosity to collaboration

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 1, 2017

Claudia Normann Scott, Betsy Altman, V. Carol Jordan, Stephen H. Munroe, Charlotte Paley, Barbara Rodocker, Richard Smith and Josephine Snyder died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tanja Hoffman and her son, Robin, say they love operating their new bakery on Siesta Key.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
German family introduces authentic tastes to Key

Tanja, Maneul and Robin Hoffman moved from their home country to open A Taste of Germany on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Brown, former Longboat Key mayor.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 6, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jim Brown

Think you know Jim Brown? Here are five things you may not have known about him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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