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Andrew Littauer with his authentic Romanian figurines
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 18, 2024
23 years in Romania fostered Longboater's appreciation for life

After Romania's dictator was overthrown, Andrew Littauer worked to privatize banks there. Then he decided to stay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sea turtle hatchling released on Longboat Key after being rehabbed at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 31, 2024
Sea turtle disorientation issues persist on Longboat and Lido keys

Although Longboat's lighting ordinances help, recent data shows disorientations are still a problem for hatchlings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By James Peter |
  • December 12, 2023
Sarasota author’s book to be featured in Times Square display

Ritu Anand’s children’s book “Kara’s Dreams” won recognition in the 2023 New York City Big Book Award contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charlotte White, 15, Andrew and Katy White and Kay Chandler
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 19, 2024
Riverview High students graduate with big dreams ahead

Students at Riverview High School left graduation on May 18 at Robarts Arena with a long journey ahead but with big shoulders to stand on.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Deborah Miller with her book "One Little Pill"
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 17, 2024
Longboat resident shares her road to recovery from opioid addiction

Deborah Miller's memoir challenges the stigma of addiction stereotypes and gives hope to those struggling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reported residential break-in determined to be a dream
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 9, 2024
Reported residential break-in determined to be a dream

A resident called to report there was an intruder in her house, but told responding officers it must have been a dream. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A heron hides in the grass at Perico Preserve. The former farmland is now a bird sanctuary.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 29, 2023
Manatee County implements a wetland mitigation program

Establishment of a "mitigation bank" of land aims at keeping forced wetland improvements within Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Senior Frankie Clark, senior Carson Fisher, junior Allen Clark and senior Marvin Palominos are expected to be major contributors for ODA football in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 6, 2024
ODA football chases another state title

The Thunder have made changes during the offseason, but the program's ethos remains the same.

  • East County
  • Sports
Demolition of the Amore building is nearly complete.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 26, 2019
Several key issues face Longboat in the next weeks, months

Commission will hear a lot of these topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A crowd watches a local band on the stage at Jiggs Landing.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 12, 2024
Jiggs Landing Outpost cuts its hours for the summer

While the park concessions will be closed Mondays through Wednesdays, rentals will continue to be available online.

  • East County
  • News
Self-storage staff finds torpedo in repossessed unit
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2024
Self-storage staff finds torpedo in repossessed unit

An inert explosive at a self-storage business prompted a response from MacDill Air Force Base. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The current Planning Commission as of Feb. 8: Lorraine Prosser, Cindy Kebba, John DeLesline, Paul Rutledge, Richard Bedford, Jeffrey Eslinger and Monaca Onstad.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 13, 2024
Two East County residents join Manatee Planning Commission

Monaca Onstad and Jeffrey Eslinger were appointed to the board on Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • News
One of the Tiki huts from the Longboat Key Club lies in pieces on the beach in front of the club on Sept. 29, 2022, after Hurricane Ian.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 12, 2024
What to know for the 2024 hurricane season, according to the experts

With NOAA predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, a disaster preparedness seminar shares facts on storm hazards and how to survive them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Loud argument over commitment issues causes hotel disturbance
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2024
Loud argument over commitment issues causes hotel disturbance

After five years, she wants him to put a ring on it, leading to shouting at a downtown hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This bridge over Sand Branch Creek was one of two private bridges that were destroyed by flooding on Jason and Summer Thurber's property on Waterline Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 13, 2024
Swollen Sand Branch Creek batters east Bradenton residents

The water surge from Hurricane Debby caused over $125,000 in damages and left sinkholes in its path.

  • East County
  • News
Rich and Susan Lomas have dedicated their lives to caring for their son, Sammy.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 16, 2024
Sammy's Run founders take a final lap but remain resolute in their cause

The story of Sammy’s Run is similar to the race’s namesake: a gritty mix of togetherness and toughness. Not to mention the unending love a determined couple has for their son.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Heidi Stenberg, Caymen Corscadden and Calli Phillips, seniors at Lakewood Ranch High School, are ready to take on the Big Bank Theory to see if they can balance the budget of their fictional lives.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 11, 2023
Financial literacy program gives Manatee students look at real world

Manatee Chamber of Commerce offers high school seniors an exercise in balancing a budget with the Big Bank Theory program.

  • East County
  • Schools
Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2024
Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out

Large furniture and other items placed in and around an apartment complex's trash left it inaccessible. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
An oak snag in the front yard of Susan and John Darovec of Braden Woods is beneficial to wildlife, such as this red-bellied woodpecker.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2024
Dead trees bring the show to life in Braden Woods

Snags prove to be an important source of food and shelter for area wildlife, such as woodpeckers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Kevin Cooper
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Kevin Cooper

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
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