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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2012
Obituary: Ruth S. Gluck

Ruth S. Gluck, of Longboat Key, and New York City, died April 16. She was 97.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
IMG Soccer Academy goalkeeper Mike Mitchell saves a shot by RSL Florida's Jake Frahm.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Challenge Round of 16

More than 4,000 soccer players and their families from across the state converged for the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Challenge Round of 16 April 30 through May 1 at the new Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. Sixty-four teams ranging in age from U15 to U18 competed in the tournament, which was hosted by the Clearwater Chargers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • December 17, 2012
TWIS = This Week Is Sweet ... and a little savory

TWIS = This Week Is Sweet ... and a little savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Braden River junior Myah Moy and her Pirates teammates will look to remain unbeaten when they travel to rival Lakewood Ranch March 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2013
Sidelines 7.18.13

Sarasota National Little League wins district crowns; Local therapist defends national title; New Balance plans early morning 5K; Extra Innings to offer camps throughout the summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Election 2014: Charter Review Board

This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 10, 2018
Fashion Forward: In my red high heels

After becoming the black tie reporter, it was time to clean out my closet.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 5, 2016
Longboat Harbour residents dazzle in concert

Clarinetist Bob Geraci and pianist Jan Ortmann performed for their Longboat Harbour neighbors at a sold-out concert Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Lubrino is the head coach of the Lakewood Ranch Swim Association Lightning.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Lightning swim coach treats his team like family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Co-Owner of Admiral Travel International Ryan Hilton with hosts Terri and Michael Klauber
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 22, 2017
Connoisseur Club travelers reunite after South Africa trip

Several members of Michael and Terri Klauber’s Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club gathered on Sept. 21 at Michael’s Wine Cellar to reminisce about their summer excursion to South Africa.

  • Black Tie
All Easter eggs will contain prizes donated by Siesta Key vendors. Registration for the egg hunt is $10.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 18, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Meet the Easter bunny and hunt fun for eggs on Siesta Beach at the fifth annual Siesta Key Village Easter Party Saturday, April 18.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Carley Honish laces up her hard shoes for practice.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 25, 2016
Drake dancers line up for world championships

The Drake School of Irish Dance set a personal record by qualifying 12 students to the World Irish Dancing Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Phill Younger presented a new option for new zoning residential districts at a special joint workshop Monday at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 21, 2015
Town seeks to make nonconforming properties whole

Aging nonconforming tourism and multi-family Longboat Key properties can only rebuild their current number of units. New districts would allow those properties to build larger units and gives properties an opportunity to build more units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dirce Kennedy, seen here in her home studio, has 21 pieces on display at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 2, 2019
Portrait artist Dirce Kennedy aims to capture her subjects inside and out

Artist Dirce Kennedy's latest exhibit is now through April 22 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Andrew Tucker.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Your Neighbor: David Gaw

At age 70, David Gaw is finally putting the bachelor of fine arts degree he earned nearly five decades ago to use.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Heritage Harbour South CDD — Seat 4: Joyce Sandy

Sandy will face Larry Eichert in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Grant Weisman.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tim and Heather Roberts. Photo courtesy of Johnna Brynn.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Hollywood Haunt

Orchid Beach Club resident Heather Roberts celebrated her 50th birthday Thursday Aug 9., with a '40s supper club-themed surprise party at Crosley Mansion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dylan Heinz and Mark Brunsvold.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2017
Riverview students win Nacra 15 division of Youth National Championships

The event took place in Corpus Christi, Texas.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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