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The four boats in the parade cruised past Jiggs Landing before heading east to Linger Lodge.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 7, 2015
Boaters light up Braden River

Community boaters held the Christmas on the Braden River boat parade Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • March 19, 2014
Common Nonsense: Hit me again, barkeep, and again, and again

Common Nonsense: Hit me again, barkeep, and again, and again

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The island is getting closer to a new CVS, with work on the drug store’s interior currently under way.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 1, 2012
CVS moves forward with new store

CVS appears to be getting a move on.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Geri Fisherkeller and Trude Smith cheer on their husbands
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club V. Sarasota Yacht Club

It was a showdown between Yacht Club bowling teams, Bird Key Yacht Club v. Sarasota Yacht Club, on Wednesday, Feb. 9. The teams met at AMF Lanes off of Tamiami trail, far from their neck of the woods, and had an afternoon of bowling followed by dinner hosted at Sarasota Yacht Club. It appeared that everyone was having a (bowling) ball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2017
Drink This: Skinny Twister

A resolution-friendly skinny cocktail

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 24, 2009
Tiger Bay Club debates oil drilling

An oil drilling discussion at The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club's monthly meeting got heated when environmentalists debated with oil drilling supporters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
According to his website, Frank Hopper’s first art commission was at age 11. He received $35 for his work.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 5, 2015
From the archives: This Week in History

Past stories from the Pelican Press

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teacher Rob Loeffel, Dick Vitale and Tuttle students
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 6, 2014
School board

Do you have school news you'd like to share? Email Staff Writer Amanda Morales at [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lucy Lavely and Tori Grace Hines. Photo courtesy Frank Atura.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 19, 2013
Opening night for FSU/Asolo Conservatory's 'Stop Kiss'

Pay what you can for tickets for opening night of "Stop Kiss." The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Cook Theatre at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Manatee names new community services director

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker has named Brenda Rogers the new director of the Community Services Department.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 9, 2015
Cost vs. benefit of no poles

If Longboat voters approve underground lines for neighborhoods, the town’s long-term debt will go up 580%. Stunning. But in context, it’ll be worth the investment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Beachgoers worked around the sand project pipeline in order to bask in the sun Monday, April 25. The pipeline is part of the emergency sand project on the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 25, 2011
Photo of the Day: Piping hot

Beachgoers worked around the pipeline in order to enjoy basking in the sun Monday, April 25. The pipeline is part of the emergency sand project that is going on at the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2015
Sarasota County budget set to fall 6%

Sarasota County’s preliminary budget for next fiscal year is slated to decrease roughly 6% over the previous year, but staff have estimated a 5% increase in general fund expenditures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2013
Voters split on referendum votes

Voters approved a tax exemption for new and expanding businesses, but voted against a sales surtax to fund indigent care.

  • East County
  • News
Sophomore James Boldin hit a double in his first at bat.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2016
Tornadoes blow past Thunder

The Booker baseball team beat ODA 14-4 March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
Riverview High musicians recognized

Four students from Riverview High School's Kiltie Band were chosen to join the Florida Music Educators Association 2012 All-State Honor Band in Tampa.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 25, 2015
39TH ANNUAL GARDEN CLUB HOME TOUR: Where to buy tickets

Tickets to the 39th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour are a $25 donation, which is tax-deductible and gets you admission to all six homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Town Manager Bruce St. Denis. File Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2011
St. Denis to return 401k contribution

According to a memo, the former town manager will return a 401k match that cost the town $10,365.79.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Body found in Lakewood Ranch identified.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2016
Body found at Lakewood Ranch church identified

Law enforcement officials suspect East Fort Myers man was killed in Lee County, then dumped.

  • East County
  • News
Robert E. Willis Elementary's Noah Ladensack, 8, reads "Superman Alliance of Heroes." He prefers playing sports to reading, but thinks it will help him keep up with school.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch camp lights fire for reading

YMCA promotes reading sessions during its summer camp program.

  • East County
  • News
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