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Richard and Alison Light, and their daughter, Chloe Jane, donated the Little Free Library to their community. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Palm Island: the heart of Siesta Key

A neighborhood of 150 homes in the middle of the island boasts friendly neighbors and a rich history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lewis Abate has custom artwork on his Jeep to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. “It’s my tattoo,” he says of the artwork.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2011
TOP STORY, SEPT.: 9/11 Anniversary

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. On the 10th anniversary of the attacks, he shared his story.

  • East County
  • News
Glen Roethel, Hillary Foxsong and Stuart Markus, members of the Long Island-based folk-rock group, Gathering Time, will perform favorites from the ‘60s and ‘70s, as well as a few of their own pieces, at Temple Beth Israel Wednesday, Jan. 23.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 22, 2013
Temple Beth Israel to host folk-rock band

The spirit of the 1960s will return Wednesday, Jan. 23, as Long Island-based folk-rock harmony trio, Gathering Time, performs at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Purdy has been the director of operations for Manatee County YMCA's four branches, including Lakewood Ranch, for only eight months, but you wouldn’t know it by his lively interactions with customers.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 29, 2013
Year in Review: August 2013, YMCA celebrates 10 years

With expansions and ever-growing product offerings, the Lakewood Ranch YMCA has shown an intense focus on customers who have made it a community staple.

  • East County
  • News
Instructor Sandy Bellino leads the class for aqua tai chi at Sarasota Memorial Hospital's HeathFit. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 5, 2015
News you can use from the fitness front

The latest fitness news offers an ever-increasing volume of support for Aerobic Grandma's mission to get readers to be more active.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 1, 2012
Longboat voters pick Romney

Mitt Romney received 69.26% of votes cast on Longboat Key in the Jan. 31 Republican presidential primary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Saivetz at the Nov. 11 Veterans Day parade
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • November 18, 2014
My View

A veteran reflects on Operation Cobra

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Planning and Zoning Board member Bradford Saivetz does not wish to serve a second term.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 28, 2011
Saivetz won't seek reappointment

Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board member Bradford Saivetz does not want to serve a second appointment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vice Mayor David Brenner is urging Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties to find common ground and settle outside of court.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 28, 2012
Brenner requests Colony leadership

The Longboat Key Town Commission's vice mayor is requesting that longtime Colony owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber put aside his differences to help create a settlement for the beleaguered resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2009
Statue supporters refuse to surrender

A Web site that promotes keeping the 'Unconditional Surrender' statue on the bayfront has generated more than 250 e-mails sent to city commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Klauber files compromise plan
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 1, 2013
May 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Klauber files compromise plan; Nature Park to open soon; Season's first turtle nest found on Longboat; The thrill of the grill

  • Longboat Key
  • News
EMT personnel quickly took away actor victims at Riverview High School during the security exercise.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 30, 2013
Sarasota County Schools train for emergency situations

Law enforcement and first responders practiced a response to a shooter and bomb situation today at Riverview High School.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 19, 2014
Commission explores options to spend BP oil spill money

The $1 million available to Sarasota County in March isn't restricted to environmental projects. Tourism and job creation are also options. also on the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
Our View

The case for Crist: What is it?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • July 23, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Sisterly Love

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Sisterly Love

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brittney Bouche |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Sarasota Orchestra performs at BRHS

The concert was the culmination of Braden River High School's first Arts and Communications Academy Week.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood senior pitcher Seth McGarry, who suffered an elbow injury in the offseason, made his third start of the season, leading the Mustangs to a 8-1 victory.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
McGarry hurls Lakewood Ranch to regional semis

The Lakewood Ranch extended its season with a 8-1 victory over Tampa Sickles in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 18, 2012
May 18: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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