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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2010
Cops Corner

July 31 "Dancing fool" 7:12 p.m. -- Off the Key. Disturbance. Police told several people to stop jumping off the south end of Longboat Pass Bridge. They were also told to turn their radio down and that it was illegal to drink beer on the island. As police started to walk away, one young man wearing a thong and holding a beer came out from under the bridge and started to gyrate his hips, telling police to come and get him. Police called for the police boat and the man was arrested after he started to incite the crowd by his drunken behavior. The man, who threatened to have his father get the officer who arrested him fired, later apologized for his actions, blaming the incident on too much Schnapps and vodka.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • June 18, 2012
Pride: A Deeper Love

Pride: A Deeper Love

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"I'm really honored to have been accepted for my music," Katt Hefner says. "There are fans and friends all over the place, and I'm utterly grateful for their support."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 5, 2011
Vocal point

The leading lady of the Katt Hefner Trio talks about her confidence, her shyness, her voice and all that jazz.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Greg Bortnichak |
  • March 15, 2013
"Of Mice and Men" at the Sarasota Opera: a TWIS spotlight on an American masterpiece

"Of Mice and Men" at the Sarasota Opera: a TWIS spotlight on an American masterpiece

  • Arts + Culture
Detective Hercule Poirot (James Devoita, left) finds an unexpected mystery on his hands, and his friend Monsieur Bouc (David Breitbarth) fervently hopes he can solve it in "Murder on the Orient Express." (Photos: Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 11, 2020
Asolo Rep's 'Murder on the Orient Express' a theatrical joyride

Ken Ludwig's stage adaptation adda a touch of humor without losing gravitas

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bob Rosinsky, the CEO and president of Goodwill Industries Manasota, had to furlough 600 workers.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2020
Goodwill's reopening a small dose of normalcy for Lakewood Ranch area

Treasure hunt in Lakewood Ranch begins again as Goodwill reopens.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jan and Tim Solomon have owned Key Sailing for 14 years.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 21, 2020
Sarasota couple celebrates 45 years of smooth sailing

Jan and Tim Solomon, owners and operators of Key Sailing, have been together for 45 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The mutant biker gang in "Mandy." Photo source: Shudder.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2019
Cringe Blog: Bikers, gnarly psychos and crazy evil

Join us as we take on bikers, gnarly psychos and crazy evil.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Bidwell-Wood House is rumored to be where the murder of postmaster Charles Abbe was planned. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Historical Resources.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 22, 2019
Spooky Sarasota: Haunting tales of the city's past

Want to get creeped out in the middle of town? Here are a couple ghost tours that share the city's darker side.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Every nook and cranny of Mike and Kathy Verble's Lake Club home was designed to display their love of family, pets and art.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 30, 2019
Home designed with love in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's most expensive home built using a family blueprint of love in the Lake Club.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Head out to one of Central Florida's natural springs for a cool summer treat.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 14, 2018
Into the blue

Hot beach got you down? Fill up an inner tube and a tank of gas and head to Central Florida’s beguiling backwaters, where cool springs eternal.

  • LWR Life
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 25, 2018
Downtown Sarasota's walk in the park offers unique live music experience

The feast is both edible and aural at Café in the Park restaurant with several live music performances in Downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Finn, Eirinn, Cormac and Christian Camphire said they are thankful Cormac is OK after 37% of his body was burned. He plans to resume classes at Braden River High in January, depending on his health.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2018
Bradenton's mom's belief — 'God was with him.'

East County mom says her faith has been strengthened by horrifying accident .

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh has been selected to serve on the Florida Association of Counties' Water Policy Committee.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2019
Manatee County commissioner gets shot at turning tide by joining Water Policy Committee

Manatee County commissioner gets shot at turning the tide by joining the Florida Association of Counties' Water Policy Committee

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lacey Knispel, Lindsay MacConnell and Emma Devine perform in “The 1940’s Radio Hour” at Players Mainstage. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 13, 2017
Players holiday show boasts big band with a big impact

The Players strives for authenticity and gets creative with its production of “The 1940’s Radio Hour.”

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2016
Theater review: 'The God of Isaac'

A quest for Jewish identity enters comic territory at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bradenton's Dick Bernard, 86, says participating in exercises classes help him with his balance. He is pictured using a ball to practice balance during an exercise class at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2017
Time to get fit

Exercise plays key role in maintaining strength, balance and mobility.

  • Health
John Russo holds Peg Guy's hand during their five minute speed date.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Senior dating: Full speed ahead

Friendship Centers and Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson host series of speed dating events for residents 60 and up.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • April 18, 2018
The give and take of care giving

Life life lessons for giving, and receiving, care when you're unable to function as normal.

  • Health
Former Vice Mayor Dave Brenner shares his thoughts on what Longboat Key's future might look like.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 19, 2017
A conversation with Dave Brenner

The former vice mayor sat down with us to talk about Longboat Key's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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