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  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2014
New running store to open at Five Points downtown

Fit2Run, a chain of running stores throughout Florida, plans to open a location this June at 1400 Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.3.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Featured speaker Aaron Jacob, Carol and Mort Siegler and Brad Robbins
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 30, 2015
AJC hosts Summer Lunch & Learn

AJC's Associate Director of International Affairs speaks at AJC West Coast Florida's Summer Lunch and Learn event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner retained his District 3 seat on the town commission in March by a narrow, 90-vote margin.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 10, 2012
In the Public Eye: Vice Mayor David Brenner

Vice Mayor David Brenner was recently re-elected to the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 30, 2015
Director's Take Luncheon at Asolo Rep

Theater lovers got a sneak peek into the director's process with a lecture and luncheon with a panel of Asolo Repertory Theatre's featured directors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Santa's helpers off to an early start

It's more than 200 days until Christmas, but it's not too early for members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild to begin working on their annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Argus Foundation President Joe Hembree and Executive Director Christine Robinson.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 30, 2015
Argus Foundation sparks education reform discussion

Business leaders and members of the community met to listen and discuss the solutions for education reform in Florida during the Meet the Minds luncheon hosted by the Argus Foundation Tuesday, June 30 at The Francis Ballroom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
Sheriff releases few details in Ranch homicide

Manatee detectives now believe Ina Gross' murder was not a random act. However, Manatee Sheriff Brad Steube had not named a suspect as of Jan. 17.

  • East County
  • News
Linda Becker and her new puppy-in-training Huxley.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 6, 2015
Guided by Love: Story of a puppy raiser

A Palmer Ranch family has raised 14 dogs for Southeastern Guide Dogs and Canine Companions for Independence.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kassie Fountain. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
MTC welcomes Tooth Fairy

TSA catapult launches student success.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dave Brenner resigned from the Charter Review Committee on Tuesday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 29, 2017
Brenner resigns from Longboat Key's Charter Review Committee

The former vice mayor was approved for the position by the Town Commission last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 1, 2017
Gulf Coast Builders Xchange hosts annual dinner

The 65th annual event was held at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Feb. 1.

  • Black Tie
Jay Daniel, Ric Romanoff and Steele Harris, with Connor Flick, her father, Dieter, and Martin Sobel
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 3, 2013
Building wings of experience

Sarasota teens with the Young Eagles Program and Experimental Aircraft Association members are building an RV-12 out of an airplane kit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 14, 2018
Townsend “Townie” Reed Morey Jr

Townsend "Townie" Reed Morey Jr passed away at the age of 87, he was from Longboat Key Florida and died in Albany New York, the US Naval Officer's service was August 10, 2018 at 9:30 am and his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of th

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Cops Corner 12.10.09

The complainant stated he placed his ornaments on the front lawn. When he woke up the following day, the ornaments were missing. The complainant stated he didn't know who stole the property.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 24, 2013
New College Police collect prescription drugs

Law enforcement will be collecting unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs as part of National Prescription Take-Back Day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD presents plan to clarify maintenance duties

The Heritage Harbour South CDD and the Stoneybrook Homeowners Assocation discussed how best to maintain assets within the district.

  • East County
  • News
Wilson
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 18, 2014
Business Briefs

Euphemia Haye creates Haye Loft menu fit for a queen; Key Club Moorings receives Clean Marina designation; Past Advanced Diver magazine editor joins Cannons Marina; St. Armands wins TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Troy Knopp rushes into the water with his paddle board.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 15, 2016
Lifeguards dive into competition on Siesta Key

More than 300 lifeguards compete in James P. "Mac" McCarthy Regional Surf Lifesaving Championships on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River Middle School's Dance Team gave a stellar performance.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2011
Tara, Braden River dancers take stage (VIDEO)

East County youth showed off their dance moves May 12 at the Tara Elementary School Dance Team and Braden River Middle School Panther Dance Recital at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
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