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  • In Memoriam |
  • March 11, 2021
David Michael Crawford

Bradenton, Florida - David M. Crawford, 58, of Bradenton, Florida, was suddenly called home by the Lord Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Key resident catches spectacular sunset

Beach Harbor Club resident June Beigbeder, holding the Longboat Observer, recently crossed two items off of her bucket list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The School of Russian Ballet this year will perform "The Nutcracker" at the Sarasota Opera house.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2012
Ballet school leaps for holiday tradition

The School of Russian Ballet will perform 'The Nutcracker' Dec. 9.

  • East County
  • News
Josh Siegel Sweetbay's closure led the remaining businesses in Ranch Lake Plaza to increase marketing efforts.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 12, 2014
Sweetbay closure hurts neighboring businesses

One year after the Sweetbay Supermarket in Ranch Lake Plaza closed, the space remains vacant. No leases have been signed for the space.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 26, 2019
Commissioners set final vote for beach ballot wording

Town residents would cast ballots on the measure in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 21, 2019
Let there be (colorful) light

Ringling Causeway in line for fancy, colorful illumination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Preston and Greyson Milligan with Kathryn Abend wait for the Downtown Sarasota fireworks show on the bayfront.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 26, 2015
07.02.15 Sarasota Calendar

Sarasota events for the week of July 2

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Valerie Stafford-Mills, who is hearing impaired, focuses on helping those who have the condition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 13, 2015
Can you hear me?

New resources help those with hearing impairment to live their lives out loud.

  • Health
Spoonbills are tactile feeders whose rosy coloring comes from their diet of crustaceans. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Guest Author |
  • September 23, 2020
Bird of the week: roseate spoonbill

Spoonbills hunt by sense of touch, stirring up small crustaceans, then snapping their beaks closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The choir will be joined by Daniel Jordan and Jonathan Spivey from the Sarasota Orchestra along with singer Robyn Rocklein.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel adds new sound to traditional concert

Musicians from the Sarasota Orchestra will join the temple choir for the Florence Katz Memorial Concert on March 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 1, 2009
Cornerstone breaks ground on expansion

Church members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony, prayer and an ice cream social June 28.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Knispel, Nick Wyman, and Karl Hamilton. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 11, 2016
Theater review: 'All the Way'

Asolo Rep's latest production offers a glimpse behind Lyndon Johnson and the Civil Rights Act.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Confederate statue sits in from of the Manatee County Courthouse in downtown Bradenton.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 20, 2017
Manatee County Clerk's office closes early in anticipation of Confederate statue protests

County Clerk, Historic Records Library will close at 1 p.m. before protests concerned Confederate statue.

  • East County
  • News
The 31-unit Arbomar condominium is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Arbomar dispute continues through calls, court

The condo dispute rages on, according to police reports and court records.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Duo KVAS Volodymyr Kostenko, below, and Anton Savchenko, above, will perform in this year's circus. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2018
New year brings excitement to Lakewood Ranch area

Here's a list of must-attend events in 2018 in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Gourmet lawn party, raffle are good bet for Saturday

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key members hope to sell 400 raffle tickets for this weekend's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
When designing opera sets, David P. Gordon aims to create scenes where the audience becomes immersed.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 3, 2015
Master of the House

David P. Gordon designs the epic settings of the Sarasota Opera's winter season.

  • Arts + Culture
Brett Morrow, a former class clown, opened Jumpin Fun Sports, a new trampoline park, Saturday, June 22.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Lakewood Ranch trampoline park opens

Jumpin Fun owner Brett Morrow went 35 years without jumping on a trampoline. Now, his enthusiasm for fun is springing to life in the form of his new business.

  • East County
  • News
The top selling property in Sarasota was the  Unit 408 condominium at 1255 N. Gulfstream Ave. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,055 square feet.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 13, 2021
Point of Rocks property sells for $4.85 million

Siesta Key home is the top seller for the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3 in the Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch area.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Robin Ruhnke says the Sheriff's Office retired horses will have green grass — and carrots as Valor enjoys — forever in her fields.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 17, 2020
Heaven for horses in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office horses enjoy retired life at the Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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