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Ted Kohn, 84, was never a religious person, but this photo has him questioning his belief.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 24, 2018
Seeing is believing: Longboater believes he sees Holy Trinity in photograph

Ted Kohn thought he was just taking a photo of a sunset. Then, he turned the photo vertical and spotted what he believes are religious symbols.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association's board selected JHM Financial Group to be the resort's developer and to seek settlements from Colony-affected parties.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 17, 2013
New Colony info frustrates commissioners

Information the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's selected developer, JHM Financial Group, submitted to the town irked commissioners and gave them more cause for concern.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courteys Photo. Library Foundation for Sarasota County Executive Director Suzanne Seiter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2016
Library Foundation for Sarasota County appoints executive director

Suzanne Seiter named first executive director for Library Foundation for Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner on Longboat Key!
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Ket 2.22.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 7, 2014
Mote aims to recruit new volunteers at Oct. 8 reception

Mote is looking for aquarium guides to speak with visitors about exhibits and animals, along with cashiers and greeters for the facilitiy's membership desk, with weekend help especially needed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 25, 2019
Seafood and Music Festival hits St. Armands

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harriet Sokmensuer Joanna Fox sits at one of the tables in her classroom.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 13, 2014
Teacher Spotlight: Joanna Fox

Fox has been teaching creative writing at Booker Middle School for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Levi Silljestrom, Finn Silljestrom and Dewey Silljestrom
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 8, 2019
Pop in a movie at Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer's family movie night showcased "Incredibles 2."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 21, 2013
March 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden; Developer plans condo and hotel; Siesta Key deputies stay alert for youth influx; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets approval; Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2010
Student interaction yields special education

Under the leadership of Mill Creek resident Donna McGarry, students from Ashton Elementary School in Sarasota visited students enrolled at Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Cedars Tennis Resort is located at 645 Cedars Court on Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 5, 2012
RVA buys Cedars, Barrier Island Realty

The sale closed Feb. 29 and includes Cedars Tennis Resort operations and Barrier Island Realty Inc., which owned and managed the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Our View: Back to normal?

It's feeling normal again - the ambience on Longboat Key. It feels like some of the "Seasons" from the past.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is joining the list of venues scrapping scheduled events until the end of the month because of coronavirus-related concerns.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2020
City declares public health emergency, cancels Van Wezel events

Because of coronavirus concerns, the city of Sarasota is strongly advising all events through March 20 to cancel if they expect to draw more than 250 people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2009
Khara signs with Rams

Lakewood Ranch High senior Rocky Khara signed a national letter of intent today to play golf for Virginia Commonwealth University.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jean and Ron Schwied

Jean and Ron Schwied are getting ready to set sail on a 10 month boating adventure. Read more about the couple in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 14, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 16, 2017
Three things

A cool half million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Designing Women Founder Jean Weidner Goldstein, Board President Ida Zito and board member Linda Gross
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 2, 2019
Designing Women Boutique and Estate Services awards 2018 grants

The 2018 Grant Awards ceremony was held May 2 at BMO Harris Bank.

  • Black Tie
Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 8, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: Elected leaders brace for homeless-shelter fight

Sarasota elected officials have earmarked $1 million and spent $40,000 to manage homelessness. NIMBYism could derail it all.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Our View: Character counts: Romney

If you were to determine your vote on the basis of content and delivery in the Monday night debate (Jan. 23) in Tampa, go with Rick Santorum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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