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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2010
On cold night, special hat is one hot item

On Jan. 6 at Harry's Continental Kitchens' wine tasting, more than one person asked Gary Steinman to sell the hat off his head.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A boat decorated as a Christmas tree makes its way down the bay for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.10.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 5, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Fun ways to find serenity this weekend

Celebrate your freedom from the frenzy of the Fourth of July with these serene settings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beckham Nicholas Buchanan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Occasions

The Observer welcomes welcomes three new East County residents and celebrates a 50th anniversary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 22, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Nick Kovalakides

On Wednesday afternoons he's the friendly face behind the front desk at the Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marsha Panuce with Kelly, a cockatoo, at 2015’s Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soiree.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2016
10 events in '16

Check out the 10 events on our radar for 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 6, 2012
Cops Corner 9.06.12

Aug. 28 MORE VALUABLE THAN CASH 1 a.m. - 2500 block South Tamiami Trail. Burglary of a Structure. An unknown person broke into the office next to the bar at a local establishment. The suspect climbed through the window, and once inside, opened the door to the office and cut the large padlock on the safe. The suspect left the money in the safe, but removed a bottle of pinot noir from the storage room. The suspect drank half of the bottle and left the half-empty bottle.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
East County residents gathered Tuesday, to urge motorists to slow down and watch out for deer.
  • By Alex Rostowsky |
  • October 21, 2014
East County wildlife deaths spurs concerns

Deer and other wildlife deaths are prompting some East County residents to urge motorists to slow down.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • January 23, 2013
Backstage Blogger - A Sarasota actress shines the spotlight behind the curtain

Backstage Blogger - A Sarasota actress shines the spotlight behind the curtain

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 27, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $1.17 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 11-15

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2013
Downtown businesses seek sidewalk cafe expansion

The Downtown Improvement District endorsed a revision of a city ordinance so non-dining establishments can provide outdoor seating for their businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Morris house, 361 S. Blvd. of the Presidents. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 23, 2013
Home & Garden: Jewels on the Bay

Two beautiful homes on Lido Key are being featured as the designer showhouses for the 18th annual Jewels on the Bay.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 20, 2014
School board

Check out the latest Sarasota school happenings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 19, 2010
Chief wants stronger police presence

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle believes a reduction in officers over the last two years has led to an increase in crime.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cheyenne Fauvel and Katie Patrice |
  • March 31, 2011
Students find touching story in 'The Lost Thing'

Through Sarasota Film Festival's Outreach and Education Department, middle-school classes participated in the Classroom Critic program and screened official short films selected for the festival's youthFEST. This week, a seventh-grader at St. Stephen's Episcopal School and a sixth-grader at Out-of-Door Academy review 'The Lost Thing.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2011
Students find touching story in 'The Lost Thing'

Through Sarasota Film Festival's Outreach and Education Department, middle-school classes participated in the Classroom Critic program and screened official short films selected for the festival's youthFEST. This week, a seventh-grader at St. Stephen's Episcopal School and a sixth-grader at Out-of-Door Academy review 'The Lost Thing.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2011
Students find touching story in 'The Lost Thing'

Through Sarasota Film Festival's Outreach and Education Department, middle-school classes participated in the Classroom Critic program and screened official short films selected for the festival's youthFEST. This week, a seventh-grader at St. Stephen's Episcopal School and a sixth-grader at Out-of-Door Academy review 'The Lost Thing.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Krieger, Matt Krieger, Bob Havel and Ed Ryan put up holiday decorations last week at The Castillian.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
You light up our lives for annual competition

It's time for The Longboat Observer's annual "Light Up the Keys" competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carol Erker
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch in 2016: Carol Erker

Carol Erker, president of the Rotary Club of Longboat key, has helped raise money for Bayfront Park’s new off-leash dog park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some residents expressed a desire to see the current concessionaire remain at the Lido Beach pavilion.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
Residents still skeptical about Lido pavilion proposal

After scaling down a restaurant and removing a mini-golf course from the plans, a potential new vendor for the Lido pool and pavilion has made some progress with residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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