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  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 25, 2010
Deal Us In: What to lead

Opening leads often determine the outcome of a bridge hand. North has a good hand. He forced the game and then made a slow raise, showing extra values. His response to Roman Key Card Blackwood showed zero or three key cards. You have a few seconds to decide on your lead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guardian William Radle at Braden River Elementary on his first day. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Guardians on patrol in Manatee County

Twenty Guardians take assignments at district elementary schools.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2015
Inspiration Academy to host Spirit Run

Inspiration Academy will host its first Spirit Run 5K and one mile Mummy Walk Oct. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Actor Frank Langella spoke about the film, "Robot and Frank," Saturday night.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2012
SFF opening-night film: 'Robot and Frank'

Longboat Observer Community Editor Mallory Gnaegy reviews 'Robot and Frank' and solicits audience members for their reactions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

George Bennett, Laureano Causo and Joyce Taylor died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A.G. Lafley, Cathy Layton, Ric Gregoria and Debra Jacobs pose around the board announcing The Patterson Foundation's contribution toward the first phase of the bayfront project.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2019
Patterson Foundation announces donation to The Bay

The foundation’s initial $2 million contribution could grow to $5 million as The Bay Park Conservancy embarks on the first phase of its park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Bridges, CEO, Jebco Ventures Inc.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2012
Two developers: Jim Bridges

The chief executive officers of Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co. and Atlanta-based Jebco Ventures Inc. have different visions for a downtown Sarasota hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County School Board member Caroline Zucker celebrates keeping her seat with daughter Liza Leonard, left, and Margie Cohn.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 30, 2016
Zucker defeats Mast in District 2 School Board race

Zucker will keep her school board seat after a contentious campaigned characterized by political influences and record-breaking campaign contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 17

Tahniya Smith captured this reflecting sunset on Greer Island, Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 7

Kevin French captured a bald eagle on a nest on the northern end of Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2020
East County weather page photo: May 7

Gordon Silver captured this red-shouldered hawk in his backyard in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
Cops Corner 07.29.10

The victim reported that while she and her family were on vacation, person(s) entered her home, drank some alcohol, drove their car and stole a watch.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
15-running
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2014
Glow Run ready to light up Lakewood Ranch

Glow Run ready to light up Lakewood Ranch

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Keven Aland
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 18, 2016
Band of Gypsies: Hot Club of SRQ swings into gypsy-jazz nostalgia

The local band pays homage to the sound pioneered by Django Reinhardt in 1930s France.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 21

Brian Wamback captured this wave hitting a groin on the north end of Longboat on a windy afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Manager Brian Bollas said the department expects construction on the S.R. 70 and I-75 project to be completed in November, weather permitting. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 14, 2021
FDOT expects I-75/S.R. 70 project to be completed in November

The $80.8 million project to improve the I-75/S.R. 70 interchange is running four to five months behind schedule.

  • East County
  • News
Casey Key Fish House
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 10, 2013
Destination: Osprey

Travel down U.S. 41 with a curious outlook and you are bound to find breathtaking views, interesting shops and history waiting to be discovered. Enjoy the ride and discover fascinating finds along the way.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Patriotic party

Longboat Key parade will show festive spirit

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Damien Gordon, Evan Spiller and Jack Kelley are the new leaders of Lakewood Ranch boys basketball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2017
Mustangs boys basketball will be ready when horn sounds

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 13, 2015
SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

  • Arts + Culture
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