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Braden River linebacker Paul Wiggins
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 8

Braden River remains unbeaten while Cardinal Mooney clinches a playoff spot.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 11, 2016
Movie review: 'Demolition'

Jake Gyllenhaal explores the odd side of grief.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Richard D. Crawford receives award; LLSA Chamber announces nominees; Martinez to serve elegant French dinner; Happy anniversary, Nancy Oberlin

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Featured speaker, Daniel Pink and president and CEO of the Patterson Foundation, Debra Jacobs
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 9, 2011
GALLERY: Patterson Foundation Luncheon

New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, Daniel Pink, discussed 'Motivating Students to Become Tomorrow's Innovators and Problem Solvers' at a luncheon held Wednesday, March 9, at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Connor Dzembo was diagnosed with A-T when he was 3 years old.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: Wobbly Feet pitches Wifflemania tourney

The organization will host a wiffle ball tournament Sept. 24 at Longwood Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
Town searches for sand help

The possibility of getting dredged sand from Longboat Pass is being met with federal obstacles and a lengthy timeline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 29, 2012
Quiet Quality from Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill

Quiet Quality from Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Emergency helicopter landings on Gulf of Mexico Drive for trauma patients will disappear.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2015
Emergency helicopter landings to disappear

With Sarasota Memorial Hospital becoming certified as a trauma hospital May 1, the way Longboat Key treats its trauma patients is changing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2009
Officers receive awards for life-saving work

Longboat Key police officers rescued a 23-year-old Bradenton woman from Sarasota Bay in June after she was swept off a sailboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Steinfirst came from Bradenton to enjoy the various works at the festival.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts

Thousands of people walked the streets of downtown for the 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts Saturday, Feb 16 and Sunday, Feb 17 to buy unique work and check out the craftsmanship. Old time friends from New Jersey Judy Eisner, Irene Britman and Marilyn Wiener wandered through the festival enjoying the artistic talent. 'It's just beautiful,' said Britman. Locals and tourists alike walked the crowded streets marveling at sculptures, paintings, jewelry and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Consultant Robert Marbut, center, has criticized the lack of progress toward building a come-as-you-are homeless shelter in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2015
County homeless consultant criticizes city plans

The city has embraced a “housing first” approach to addressing homelessness issues — sparking a harsh rebuke of the policy’s efficacy from consultant Robert Marbut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2014, teenage drivers throughout the state were involved in 38,000 car crashes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 21, 2015
Teen Driver Safety Week continues through Oct. 24

National Safety Council aims to educate the public on safe driving practices for teens.

  • East County
  • News
The Derheims opened European Focus Village in 2003, in Burns Square. In 2009, they moved it to a larger space on State Street. A year later, they moved the store to a more visible storefront on Main Street.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 28, 2012
European Focus store to close

James and Jenean Derheim have owned the downtown store since 2003.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 18, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Lauren Hochstetler

Sarasota High School's Lauren Hochstetler comes from an athletic family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 27, 2010
Gulfshore resident parties at surprise celebration

Charlotte Barsalow celebrated her 90th birthday March 27 at Gulfshore of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Downtown pedestrian mall would be perfect attraction; Pedestrian bridge could be its own destination; Expand Goodwill where it is now

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 14, 2015
Longest-serving Mote volunteer says goodbye

After 35 years as a volunteer, Dave Bowman is leaving Mote Marine Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2012
Comment: Sleepless nights to come

I'm never going to get any sleep at this rate.

  • East County
  • Sports
15-running
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2014
Glow Run ready to light up Lakewood Ranch

Glow Run ready to light up Lakewood Ranch

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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