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Courtesy photo Anna Zimmerman works on her project for the upcoming conference.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
Braden River TSA team aims to make history

When she moved to the United States from Russia seven years ago, Valeriya Mikhaylova was 11 years old and barely spoke English.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Vorel |
  • May 20, 2009
My View

What would happen if the Key Club expands?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 10, 2016
Mar Vista starts $2 million expansion

The iconic Longboat Key restaurant will remain open during construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Beggars can't be choosers

He's been "begging" for at least 30 years, and that's exactly how he got his name.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Compare the records; A growing trend; Charlie Crist's insurance claims don't ring true

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2014
Dora Walters speaks to Historical Society tonight

Dora Walters, retired senior editor of the Longboat Observer, will speak at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Janet Walter and her dog, Buck.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 26, 2011
I Am Woman captures strength of women through portraits

Janet Walter's family cherishes a portrait, painted in the '30s, of her grandmother wearing a canary-yellow dress. They refer to the painting as 'Dearie.' It now hangs in a museum in Tulsa, Okla.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill and Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 3, 2009
Class of 2009 - Part Two

Oh, the places they'll go. In high school, these seniors played sports, volunteered their time and participated in extracurricular activities while striving for academic success. Now, see what's next for the senior class of Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 1, 2012
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant moves to Palm Avenue

The tapas restaurant is moving closer to the center of downtown, and a new restaurant, Social Eatery & Bar, is slated to open on First Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
Obituary: Harold "Pete" Vonachen Jr.

Harold "Pete" Vonachen Jr., 87, of Peoria, Ill., died June 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Crime Stoppers of Sarasota County has offered a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects in the recent beating.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2013
July 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Alta Vista construction begins; Restaurant manager dies after beating; School Board to vote on new administrators; PHOTO GALLERY: Beads F.O.B 20th Anniversary; Sarasota County School Board to present 2013-14 budget

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sheriff Tom and Tracy Knight
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

SPARCC'ling bright; Kettle kickoff; Tidbits; and Hot Flash: Shoe Fever.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2012
Cellular discussion eats up minutes

The commission was hesitant to devote 20 minutes to a wireless discussion but got that and more - 43 minutes' worth.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
Letters to the Editor

The Grinch paid a visit to St. Armands Circle

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bob Delfassee plays the trumpet, and Jody Edwards sings. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 29, 2012
Jam sessions jazz up Sundays at Hotel Indigo

The Jazz Club of Sarasota has teamed up with Hotel Indigo to host Sunday Jam Sessions. The non-profit organization encourages musicians and vocalists to come and perform for jazz enthusiasts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The ACLU filed a legal challenge on behalf of two homeless men.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 13, 2013
City agrees to stop panhandling enforcement

In a consent decree, the City agrees to abide by an updated 60-day injunction stopping the City of Sarasota from enforcing a solicitation law.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Collegiate players take center court

Lakewood Athletic Center will host the 2011 Intercollegiate Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic Nov. 11-13.

  • East County
  • Sports
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