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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 25, 2016
Re-orient ourselves on turtles

Longboat Key’s proposed ordinance with stricter beach lighting requirements can be viewed as more government reach. But helping hatchlings can also be a selling point.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dr. Sid and Anita Holec's beachfront home sits on 165 feet of the Gulf of Mexico. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 15, 2014
Casey Key home brings some 'green' to the Gulf

Dr. Sid and Anita Holec's stunning beachfront home is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum-certified home on Casey Key Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Calendar

Calendar

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
Swim teams dive into season

Lakewood Ranch opened its season victorious Sept. 2. The Out-of-Door Academy and Braden River are scheduled to begin this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovsk and prominent Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick on a screenshot from a Rumble video where they talked about the SPAC merger.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 22, 2022
Longboat Key video-sharing firm reels in $400M from merger

"We have only scratched the surface of what this business could be," Rumble officials say.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 1, 2015
Siesta takes a breath after a busy summer season

Tourism numbers were strong on Siesta Key this summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2013
Our View: A Passover / Easter reminder

Perhaps it was providential that the stomping on Jesus incident at Florida Atlantic University surfaced this week - the holiest week of the year for Christians and Jews.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Valentin Zhelyaskov, Vesta Zhelyaskova, Mariana Sendova and teacher Retsy Laver
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences reception

The quote winners wore blue sashes and the art winners wore red ones. Artists, families and teachers, plus board members and supporters of Embracing Our Differences celebrated the free outdoor exhibit at a reception Tuesday, April 15.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 Supervisors Mike Griffin and Keith Davey say improvements to the bathrooms at Greenbrook Adventure Park are needed. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
News briefs: Facility improvements planned at Greenbrook Adventure Park

FDOT completes I-75/SR 64 project

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Michael Crosby stands in front of a portrait of the late William Mote, whose support helped to transform the laboratory.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 22, 2013
Dr. Michael Crosby: Big fish in Mote's growing sea

Dr. Michael Crosby assumed the role of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium president and CEO last week following the retirement of Dr. Kumar Mahadevan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
In Brief

In Brief

  • Sarasota
  • News
beersoapcover!
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 30, 2015
Do This: Wild Ginger Apothecary Poolside Soap Release

Do This: Wild Ginger Apothecary Poolside Soap Release

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo. Members of the blue "jelly" team show off their donations for the Out-of-Door Academy’s annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive Competition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2015
Peanut butter upsets jelly in ODA food drive

Students at the lower campus and upper campuses participated in the Peanut Butter and Jelly food drive to benefit the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 11, 2010
Deal Us In: A Difficult Signal

West leads the deuce of spades, which dummy wins with the king. A trump is led from the dummy. How can East show a possibility of helping in the defense with his almost worthless hand?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Booker running back Jamal Benson scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 23 and 5 yards.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota football vs. Booker

The visiting Booker High football team held on to beat crosstown rival Sarasota 18-9 in its season opener Aug. 29, giving coach Recharde Goodwyn his first win as a head coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch wide receiver Cameron Pearcey hauls in a 39-yard pass to set up a Mustangs touchdown.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Football vs. North Port

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated North Port 35-21 in its Homecoming game tonight. With the win, the Mustangs improve to 2-0 in Class 7A-District 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club Halloween block party

PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club Halloween block party

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Does Donald Trump really know more about the effects of tariffs than leading economists?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 4, 2018
Tariffs not fit for print

Donald Trump’s tariff wars started with punishing Canadian paper mills. Thank you, Donald. Our prices are rising 10% to 12%. A Trump adviser told us, ‘It’s just dumb.’

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Debby Debile and Amy Steinhauser
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 7, 2024
Meet the new team at The Paradise Center

Amy Steinhauser and Debby Debile plan to make The Paradise Center a fresh space for new and returning members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matthew Garcia is doing big things at Tennessee. Photo courtesy UT Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 19, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Winter wonderland

Sarasota athletes are finding success in college.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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