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  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 13, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Dec. 14, 2017

Lillian Alpert, Edward Lapekas, Jesse Shire Myer, Nancy Quinn, Joseph Salvino and Sharon Sullivan died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 27, 2012
Blues fest debuts under new management

After more than two decades of local operation, the festival's new producers want to live up to the annual show's established reputation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 2, 2010
Music: Looking ahead to 2010

It's hard not to be excited about a new year. Optimistic, positive, buoyant and hopeful. What better way to go forward?

  • Arts + Culture
The event is the only clay court college tournament in the nation, and this year the event will include a party at ESPN sportscaster Dick Vitale's house.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 12, 2011
Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic returns to Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club is set to host the 2011 Dick Vital Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic from Nov 11 to Nov 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
Business Observer 02.25.10

Jason's deli opened its new location off University Parkway last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 25, 2009
Arts groups bristle at city's gift

Last week, the city gave the state-run Ringling Museum $100,000 to hold a second international arts festival. Locally based arts organizations say it's a 'slap in the face.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Governor Rick Scott
  • By Rick Scott |
  • December 14, 2011
My View: Education, jobs top budget priorities

Next year's budget for the state of Florida focuses on education and jobs without adding new financial burdens to families and businesses.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch junior Sophia Falco ran away from the field in her preliminary heat of the 100-meter dash.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
Ranch girls, Sarasota boys claim district crowns

The Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Riverview track teams competed in the Class 4A-District 8 meet April 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota Republicans sweep lower county offices

Sarasota GOP candidates won all of the open seats on the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board and Charter Review Board.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 09.10.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dave Ochsendorf with daughter Jessie, 3
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party (gallery #3)

On Dec. 6, the fourth annual Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party raised money for the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club. The event, at the Islandside Driving Range, included food and drinks from nearly 30 area restaurants and a raffle with a grand prize of $20,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robbie Ball, of Blue Dolphin Café
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party (gallery #2)

On Dec. 6, the fourth annual Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party raised money for the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club. The event, at the Islandside Driving Range, included food and drinks from nearly 30 area restaurants and a raffle with a grand prize of $20,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Knowledge McDaniel.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 08.02.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 08.02.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 18, 2018
Dog-filled day at the ballpark

On Aug. 18, Ed Smith Stadium hosted its first ever Paws at the Park event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
Our view: Thanks for the memories

Our view: Thanks for the memories

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
VFW Post 12055 named All-American

VFW Post 12055 recently earned national recognition, taking home all-American honors during the VFW National Convention in St. Louis.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Developer Wayne Ruben said Bennett Park serves as the perfect amenity for his company’s new apartment project off State Road 64.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
Apartments planned near Bennett Park

Ruben Holland is gearing up to start The Landings at Parkview.

  • East County
  • News
Max Morrison still uses his 1948 Gibson banjo.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Banjo still strikes a chord for World War II vet

Max Morrison, aka "Mr. Banjo," lost his right index finger in World War II, but that doesn’t stop him from finding joy in the banjo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 31, 2015
Adriatico: Italian seafood done right

Adriatico: Italian seafood done right

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
SYC elects new GEM officers

Sarasota Yacht Club's Gal-E-Mates (GEMs) started the season off by electing new officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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