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Joni Steinberg and Sandy Rederer brought their Sarasota Observer along on a recent trip to Cuba. Here they are standing next to a 1950s Chevrolet in the town of Trinidad.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ALBANIAN ENCORE. Marlene and Jim Kitchell pose with their Observer at the Skanderbeg Museum, which overlooks Kruja, Albania. The couple enjoyed the stop as part of a cruise from Monte Carlo, Monaco, to Venice, Italy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • Longboat Key
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OH DEER. East County staff writer Amanda Sebastiano took her Observer along to Boulder, Colo., and found a few elk along the way who were also interested in catching up on East County news.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • East County
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DOWN UNDER DUO. Lois and Ken Kiehl brought their Sarasota Observer along on a trip to Sydney and the Tamar Ridge wine region in Tasmania.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2015
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River REPORT. Michael Katz reads his Longboat Observer on the Charles Bridge in Prague. The bridge crosses over the Vltava River and was constructed around 1357.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
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RIVER READERS. Marvin Kocian and Dean Congbalay visited the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania. The Longboat Key residents took a riverboat tour on the Danube River from Vienna to Bucharest.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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SPIRITUAL JOURNEY. Rick Doherty and Mary Puleo took their Observer along for a visit to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shinto Shrine in southern Koyoto, Japan. This shrine has ancient origins predating 794.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2014
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Longboat Key's new online mapping tool debuted this week. It allows users to see how a property is zoned.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 10, 2020
Longboat Key launches new online zoning map

Senior planner Maika Arnold worked for several months to create the interactive map.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marianne Chapel
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2017
Innovative Art: mchapel projects opens its doors

A new contemporary art gallery caters to Sarasota artists with inventive approaches.

  • Arts + Culture
A laser light show will cap New Year's Eve festivities at Waterside Place.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 17, 2024
Biggest Lakewood Ranch holiday events ready to kick off

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's celebrations this season in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christopher Morris
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2022
Tara CDD, Seat 3: Christopher Morris

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Cork Restaurant suspends its operations for summer

Despite uncertainties, the owners of the St. Armands eatery are optimistic about the location's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2010
News briefs

Community news and notes

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  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 28, 2020
How Florida goes, the US goes

Florida is often called a microcosm of the U.S. electorate. Our state has sided with nine of the past 10 winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 14, 2018
Still red, and deep blue

Florida is like the nation: Its rural and less-populated areas are holding on to their conservative ways, while the most populous centers are becoming increasingly progressive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2009
BROTHERLY BACKUP

Braden River High sophomore quarterback Ryan Fischer stepped in for his brother, Stephen, to lead the Pirates to a 22-13 victory Sept. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Phoenix Scanlan, Sabrina DiRubba, Emily Storm, Sierra Yeomans and Emma Albert have all contributed to the Mustangs' success in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High girls golfers say the future is now

The Mustangs look like a state title contender even though they are relying on inexperienced players.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gene Venditti |
  • August 27, 2010
Mustang D holds strong in preseason win

Despite last Friday's downpour, Lakewood Ranch's fans were in full force as the Mustangs kicked off their 2010 season with the annual Kickoff Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
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