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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOL: Developer, town work together on rec-center redo

Multi-purpose room could host art class, boat show.

  • April Fools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 24, 2014
Registration underway for Senior Games

Registration for the 25th Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games is now underway and continues through Jan. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cindy Rhategan uses her elbow to smash a board during her fifth-degree dan physical test. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch woman officially a taekwondo 'master'

Lakewood Ranch resident Cindy Rhategan received her fifth-degree dan (black belt) at a ceremony at Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo on June 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gnarly Miller sure is going places.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
Work like a dog

These employees work their tails off for belly scratches, love and, of course, the occasional treat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bill Robertson

Trial lawyer Bill Robertson, 59, traces roots back to colonels in the Civil War.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Miner is an attorney and Vietnam veteran, who has served on the school board since 2012.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 3: Dave “Watchdog” Miner

The incumbent Miner will face Misty Servia in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Ramsey will face Michelle Patterson in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Heritage Harbour South CDD — Seat 2: Joe Ramsey

Ramsey will face Michelle Patterson in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 14, 2019
The consummate journalist

In her 70s, former Longboat Observer senior editor Dora Walters ran circles around the young Turks in the newsroom. She knew everyone and everything about Longboat Key. "She was our best reporter."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sidewalk astronomy provides telescopes for viewers to take a closer look at space. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 7, 2018
Calendar

Calendar

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Zachary Johnson gives Isla, a Suzuki student, a guitar lesson. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 26, 2018
Suzuki Institute hopes for harmonious scholarship fundraiser

Suzuki Institute School of Music aims to retain students who can no longer afford lessons.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Neighbors: Rod Hartwick

Neighbors: Rod Hartwick

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack and Jason Mickan. Jack was born Dec. 11 at 9:41 a.m. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2018
Pirates coach balances hoops and a newborn

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Craig Rubadoux's solo show runs through March 31 at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 21, 2018
Craig Rubadoux exhibit shows connection between figure drawings and abstractions

The Sarasota master’s solo exhibit at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art gives viewers a sense of his process and unique style.

  • Arts + Culture
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a workshop on coyotes on Longboat Key last week.
  • By Columnist . |
  • September 4, 2018
Letters to the editor: Get rid of the island's coyotes

Longboat readers sound off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Raul Ramirez and Cathy Leetzow are two of the Sarasota Ringling Redskins board members attempting to help the league return to prominence.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2018
A once-dominant youth football organization is attempting a comeback

The Sarasota Ringling Redskins youth football organization s attempting a "re-establishment" by overhauling its fields, board members and vision.

  • Sarasota
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**Edward Alley
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2016
Saluting Uncle Sam's Orchestra

How the greatest symphony orchestra you've never heard of helped rebuild American foreign relations after WWII.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 19, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 6

The tears flowed as much as the alcohol on this week's episode.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Daniel DiNatale and Bella Dubinsky

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The Suncoast Storm 97 team finished second in their age division.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2010
Storm compete in Halloween Spooktacular

Three teams represented the Suncoast Storm at the Halloween Spooktacular Tournament Oct. 23-24 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Olivia and Avery Davis attended the camp after moving from Indianapolis to Lakewood Ranch the week prior.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2018
Mustangs basketball camp a jam session in lessons

The Lakewood Ranch High basketball programs hosted a summer camp last week, and it was important for more than just the campers.

  • East County
  • Sports
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