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  • By John Vorel |
  • May 20, 2009
My View

What would happen if the Key Club expands?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Lhasa Apso needs a home

Shaggy is a 6-plus-year-old neutered male who acts younger than his age. He loves to jump around and play, loves children and comes with all shots including rabies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission elected Pat Zunz to the District 5 Commission seat Monday night.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
Commission chooses Zunz for District 5 seat

The Longboat Key Town Commission welcomed former Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Zunz to the dais Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • February 19, 2014
Common Nonsense: And throw in something called a 'bean sprout'

Common Nonsense: And throw in something called a 'bean sprout'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Side yard becomes private oasis

Spanish Main Yacht Club residents Jim and Phyllis McGuire decided to put their green thumbs to use this past winter by creating a small oasis in their side yard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 19, 2015
Come At Me, Sarasota: Line dancing at the White Buffalo

Come At Me, Sarasota: Line dancing at the White Buffalo

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2011
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Cazley Financing Solutions names new CFO; Stella's Groove boutique launches new website; Women's Council holds its 2011 awards program; Law firm celebrates 35th anniversary

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 5, 2014
Sarasota Half Marathon looking for volunteers

Organizers are looking for volunteers to help be a part of one of Sarasota's largest single day sports events by supporting runners and walkers Sunday, March 16.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Angela Abrams shows relief as she high-fives finish line coordinator Roger Raddatz after completing the Suncoast Half Marathon. Would the community embrace a bigger event?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 25, 2016
SIDE OF RANCH: Jay Heater

Would big Lakewood Ranch half marathon get non-runners moving?

  • East County
  • News
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Delaney Riggins

Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Delaney Riggins scored four goals and a penalty kick, including two versus Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship game Jan. 21, helping lead the Lady Mustangs to their third consecutive district championship. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The place the Riverview High girls track team captured at the Tarpon Invitational March 23. The Lady Rams scored 59 points in the meet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 2, 2012
Nov. 2: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2011
Civics 101 seats still open

Sarasota County government's Civics 101 program still has a few seats open for the session that begins Sept. 8.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 14, 2012
Observed: Help! My MIL bought an iPhone

I know I probably shouldn't be writing this about my mother-in-law; I'm treading into dangerous territory here. But, she lives all the way in Orlando. And I'm pretty confident she won't be able to find this on our website, anyway.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The DID hopes to finish installing the flower baskets within the next two months.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 7, 2016
Flower baskets set for downtown debut

After two years of planning, the Downtown Improvement District is investing nearly $200,000 to install flower baskets on light poles in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Annual Freedom Fest celebration in the works

It's time to pull out your most festive red, white and blue attire for Longboat Key's annual Freedom Fest Fourth of July celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Fleischmann and Rita Al Jones
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Landings Racquet Club Memorial Day Barbecue

Landings Racquet Club members and their guests celebrated Memorial Day with a barbecue Monday, May 28. Retired Army colonels Jerry Welch and Bob Fernander delivered a special ceremony to commemorate the service of Landings War Veterans who passed away in the last year, and attending veterans were recognized by name. Ricky Russell and Barbara Rothman provided patriotic musical entertainment for the event, and guests enjoyed an all American meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, salads and desserts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents who want to vote at Town Hall Tuesday, March 15, must be registered to vote by Feb. 14.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 4, 2011
Voter deadline approaches

Town residents only have until Monday, Feb. 14, to register to vote in the March election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Crew will be sending 46 rowers across six different boats to compete in this year’s youth national championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
Bound for Nationals

More than 50 local athletes will compete in the 2015 USRowing Youth National Championships, held this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 8, 2011
Mustang tennis wins three straight

The Lakewood Ranch High boys tennis team improved its record to 6-1 with wins over Sarasota, Bayshore and Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
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