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Though without webbed feet, the common gallinule swims well and is able to navigate soft, muddy terrain with ease.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 11, 2021
Bird of the Week: Common gallinule

These small waterbirds are found in marshy habitats around Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 22, 2021
Bay Isles home sells for $4.495 million

Home at 510 Harbor Cay Drive was the top seller in Longboat Key for the week of Aug. 9-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Jerry Lutgen and Donna Cornell
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 31, 2023
Seaplace residents bury time capsule

Residents gathered under the flagpole on March 30 to bury the capsule that was filled with 50 years of history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sixth graders Jaliyh Tartt, Sara Downs and Lily Bertrand love getting colors all over them.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 9, 2023
Nolan Middle School raises funds for its students with Color Run

Students at the Lakewood Ranch school don't mind getting a little messy for a good cause.

  • East County
  • Schools
The proposed diverging diamond interchange at Fruitville and I-75.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 3, 2023
Fruitville Road interchange among 20 on DeSantis' fast track

An expedited road project could be underway by 2024 if the Florida Legislature approves the $7 billion request.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Via Facebook.com/Pub23)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 28, 2022
Local Irish-owned Pub 32 announces closing date

Ross and Louise Galbraith operated Pub 32 for more than a decade, but they announced in a Facebook post this week that they will soon be closing down.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Group pushes to clothe David on city logo

Citizens for Public Decency demand sparks city contest to suggest ways to cover up classic image.

  • April Fools
  • By Florida Design Works Marketing Team |
  • May 10, 2021
Giving New Definition to Classic Tile Design

The Florida Design Works team loves to show homeowners how using white tile, flooring and countertops can make any room an instant classic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 31, 2022
Operation Oktoberfest is a success for St. Armand's church

More than 150 people attended the seasonal event on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
T.J. Goelz has stepped down from Lakewood Ranch High softball after five seasons and two state championships. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch softball coach steps down after five seasons, two state championships

T.J. Goelz went 122-10 as the coach of the Mustangs and sent myriad players to college programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Presenters showed members of the St. Armands Business Improvement District an image of what a carousel might look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2021
Carousel proposed for St. Armands Circle

Stakeholders offer initial encouragement for attractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 9, 2009
Hospital recognizes two physicians

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System medical staff selected Dr. Kenneth Hurwitz as the hospital's physician of the year and bestowed a lifetime achievement award to Dr. Bernard Feinberg Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 18, 2009
Temple Beth Israel Women dish on their 'secret' recipes

Temple Beth Israel Women dish on their 'secret' recipes

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 10, 2009
Sweet Gigs: Homegrown gems

Carlos Mendez, a Gemesis employee, contends there's no difference between cultured diamonds and the real thing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2009
Neal dives into pool business

Neal Signature Pools will give the Lakewood Ranch homebuilder the ability to design and build pools for both new and existing homes.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2009
Commission candidate commends new tax rate

Longboat Key at-large commission candidate Phillip Younger sent an e-mail to Longboat Key commissioners Tuesday, Sept. 15, congratulating them on passing a tax rate of 1.4903 mills earlier this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 23, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Cheryl McKane joins Longview Realty Inc.; Linda Page becomes member of Top 5 Network; and A Paradise Realty announces its top agents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 28, 2010
Arts groups support donation

A deal to create another festival to showcase local talent has arts organizations approving of a $250,000 donation to the Ringling International Arts Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 2, 2010
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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