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A photo of former Longboat firefighters in front of a long-gone truck.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 8, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department looks to strengthen tradition

Fire Chief Paul Dezzi is trying to assemble historical displays of the department's past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tournament Chairman Mason Tush, with Travis Lofland from the show “Deadliest Catch” and tournament committee member Bryan Wells pose with the trophy.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 6, 2015
Anglers prepare for Sarasota Tarpon Tournament

Preparations for the tournament kicked off with a party Tuesday night at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty of Manatee
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 24, 2014
Home of the Month: 'Pretty in Pink'

A charming home in Whitfield opens a door to Sarasota's past.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 6, 2017
Music review: La Musica Music Festival

La Musica Music Festival opens with an elegant, compelling performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Alyssa Gagnon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Alyssa Gagnon

The Braden River senior talks the 800-meter run and the 'Rocky' franchise.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines spoke in defense of County Administrator Randall Reid at Wednesday's meeting, but ultimately voted for his removal.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 23, 2013
A big week for the BCC

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BCC) had a busy week, approving funding for several high-profile projects, making a key staff change and addressing hot-button issues in a joint meeting with the city of Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 27, 2011
Commission holds off on funding CRA projects

Before making any new downtown grants, the City Commission agreed Monday to await a report before year's end on proposals for Main Street improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chosen as Entrepreneur of the Year during the boom in 2005, Pat Neal's company, Neal Communities, nearly set record annual sales in 2011, despite the recession. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 23, 2012
Pat Neal: Back Again

Well-known homebuilder Pat Neal, through Neal Communities, has posted a pair of notable three-year growth periods twice in the past decade.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 24, 2020
Gene Witt kindergartners celebrate 100th day of school

Gene Witt Elementary kindergartners celebrate 100th day of school

  • East County
  • News
Palmer
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 16, 2014
Your Neighbor: Danny Palmer

For Danny Palmer, life in Sleepy Lagoon is anything but sleepy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Music by Keith Bass and the Florida Bluegrass Express, Manatee River Bluegrass and other bands will entertain patrons at the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off, Saturday, May 17.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

From noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 17, the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Cook- off will fill the air with bluegrass tunes and gumbo aromas, at the Linger Lodge Restaurant and Campground, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Two chicks nestle close to a Black Skimmer mother on Longboat Key. Photo by Rick Greenspun
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 30, 2011
TOP STORY, SEPT.: Snowy Plovers, Black Skimmers see more nesting success

Six Snowy Plover chicks made it to the flight stage this year on county beaches, but more than 80 Black Skimmer chicks achieved viability.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Budweiser Clydesdales will parade down Lakewood Main Street on Thursday beginning at 6 p.m.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 11, 2017
Budweiser Clydesdales to appear in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

Famous team will appear to honor Gold Coast Eagle for winning the Ambassadors of Excellence distinction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Chief Paul Dezzi |
  • February 6, 2013
My View: Access is a concern for emergency vehicles

Fire chief asks Key residents to ensure easy access for first-responder vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Chelsea Lyman and Vicki Siddons
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 18, 2013
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showcase Kick-off Party

Jewels on the Bay Designer Showcase Kick-off Party

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2014
Our view: The truth hurts

The truth especially hurts - or in this instance, 'annoys' - when you disagree with it. So the expected human response is to discredit. Vigorously discredit the messenger; make the messenger the focal point; and deflect, deny and ignore the truth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2017
Crews rescue suspended worker from Palm Avenue construction site

Following a scaffolding malfunction, emergency personnel rescued a worker trapped on the side of the high-rise at 624 S. Palm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: 'Sing for the cure'

'Sing for the Cure' is a musical journey that takes listeners through the emotions experienced by breast-cancer patients and their loved ones.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Players Centre for Performing Arts has dropped the price for its existing Sarasota theater to $9.5 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 4, 2017
Listing price for Players Theatre in Sarasota drops

Ian Black Real Estate now lists property at $9.5 million.

  • East County
  • News
Unit 6214-B in Siesta Dunes Beach has two bedrooms, two baths, and 1,179 square feet of living area. It sold for $915,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 15, 2012
Condominium in Siesta Dunes Beach sells for $915,000

A condominium in Siesta Dunes Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. CSTAKEE LLC sold the Unit 6214-B condominium at 6214B Midnight Pass Road to Riley Family Investments Limited Partnership for $915,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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