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People lined up for cornbread, cheese grits, two types of fried fish and plenty of other goodies at the annual Old Time Fish Fry Friday, Oct. 19, at Mar Vista.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Old Time Fish Fry

The North End of Longboat Key was rocking Friday, Oct. 19, during the seventh annual Old Time Fish Fry at Mar Vista.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Todd Brown runs a Project Earth and an Infection Outbreak program at SMA.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 7, 2019
SMA teacher joins global program

Todd Brown named as a UN Sustainability Development Goals teacher.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The investigation is still ongoing and is being handled by the Sarasota Police Department Homicide Unit, even though the incident is being labeled as a traffic fatality and not a homicide.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 20, 2012
Investigation into crash that kills woman lingers

A woman who worked at the Longboat Key Quik-N-EZ Mart, 4030 Gulf of Mexico Drive, died last week from injuries sustained Aug. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Ice House is the exhibition space for Alfstad& Productions, and plans to launch a season of exhibitions and events beginning in November.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2013
Sept. 17: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: UPDATE: Bomb threat called in at Fruitville Elementary; City Commission requests new garage designs; School board votes to adopt budget tonight; Contemporary art exhibition space opens in Rosemary District

  • Siesta Key
  • News
ESPN commentator Dick Vitale will recognize three area families at his upcoming gala to raise $1 million for cancer research. From left: Pat Myers, Ashley Krueger, Vitale, Kyle and Jennifer Peters and Eddie, Craig and Jeanine Livingston.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2012
Non-profits wage war against cancer

The Payton Wright Foundation and The V Foundation both will host fundraisers next month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2009
Thunder strikes down Admiral Farragut

The Out-of-Door Academy overcame a 10-point deficit in the first half to defeat Admiral Farragut 41-17 in the Class 1B-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy of Ringling.edu
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 13, 2018
Ringling College graduate wins 2018 Student Academy Award

Eaza Shukla, a 2018 computer animations Ringling College of Art and Design graduate from Los Angeles, won for her thesis film 'Re-Gifted.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 18, 2011
Community center plans move forward

After a three-hour meeting, the commission reached a compromise to explore possibilities for a new Bayfront Park recreational facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rotary of Longboat Key charter members Jack Rozance, Carol Erker, Cynthia Crane, Sydelle Pittas and Philippe Koenig work on the room they adopted at Selah Freedom House. (Photo courtesy of Bob Erker)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 4, 2014
Rotary Club of LBK inches toward charter

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key has been active in its first 10 weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2014
Candidates emerge for open seats

As the city seeks to fill two commission vacancies set to open in November, most commissioners reacted strongly to a proposal to allow one departing commissioner to finish his term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling for $2.25 million. Built in 1992, it has two bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,634 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 30, 2019
L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $2.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 14-18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"It's going to be an amazing experience and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, especially doing something you love," said Sarah Nimptsch, right, of cheering in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, with fellow cheerleader Ashley Preininger, left.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2011
ODA Cheerleaders to perform in New York

Two ODA students earned invitations to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2009
Town to discuss cell phone ordinance again

Attempts to revise a telecommunications ordinance in order to improve cell-phone reception have been stymied so far.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 20, 2018
Taste of St. Armands takes attendees on culinary adventure

The 8th annual Taste of St. Armands included bites from more than 19 local restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Clearwater Chargers at Lakewood Ranch U16 boys soccer team, which comprises players from eight area high schools, will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four May 19-20, in Auburndale. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Boys charge into final four

Lakewood's Clearwater Chargers U16 boys team will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four.

  • East County
  • Sports
Danielle Lizotte, Hostess Sepi Ackerman, Lee Sax, Chelsea Dunbar, Emily Stroud, Julie Smith and Lauren Fineman. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 19, 2018
Holiday parties take the forefront of the social scene

Jim and Charlie Ann Syprett and Ryan and Sepi Ackerman hosted holiday parties, Margaret Wise celebrates her birthday and more.

  • Black Tie
Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 8, 2014
Home feature: The Jungle House

Coined 'Villa Selva,' Spanish for 'jungle house,' Don Connelly and Rebecca Saggau's Siesta Key home radiates the ambience of a rainforest resort.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2009
Freedom plans Veterans Day celebration

Freedom Elementary School will honor the men and women who have served and are serving the country with the annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard ceremony this Thursday.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2017
Asolo throws penthouse party for Starry Night Dinner 2

The latest event in the Asolo Repertory dinner series celebrated the company's newest production, "Born Yesterday."

  • Black Tie
James Rivera.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 07.05.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 07.05.17

  • East County
  • Sports
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