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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 5, 2016
Visitors descend on Siesta Key for fireworks show

Thousands of fireworks shells lit up the skies during the 26th annual Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July celebration — a tradition the organization is working to maintain for the long-term.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office charged Alan and Sheree Napier with 15 counts of aggravated animal cruelty, and charged Alan Napier with one count of fraud, April 17. (Photo by Pam Eubanks)
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
Napiers face cruelty charges

For Manatee County Public Safety Director Ron Koper, the latest development in an East County animal cruelty case is welcome news.

  • East County
  • News
Kerrie Ann Lehnert and Robert Dinan recently opened Kitchens by Kerrie in the Centre Shops.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 21, 2011
GALLERY: Kitchens by Kerrie Open House

Kitchens by Kerrie showed off its new Longboat Key location.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maria Wirries. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 21, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Bea Friedman's 94th Birthday

Recently, Bea Friedman celebrated her 94th birthday with a luncheon in her very own Symphony Center. Entertainment included singer Maria Wirries.

  • Arts + Culture
The trauma center will be included in the hospital's mission services — essential services the hospital provides to patients regardless of whether they have medical insurance. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 18, 2015
SMH board approves level two trauma center

The Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board of Directors took the next step toward establishing the county's only trauma center Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Foundation members Jack Duncan, Jim Brown, Susan Phillips, Bob Trisolini, Bob Nosal and Warren Simonds
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 4, 2017
Longboat Key Foundation begins fundraising for cultural center

The organization needs to raise $12 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kawida Turner places a green ball into the pipe on the sensory trail.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 23, 2016
Special event rises out of the blue

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy schedules special autism event April 23.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 19, 2014
Foundations of Faith

It may have a new building, but RiverLife Church celebrates its 100th anniversary this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 22, 2016
Manatee County to receive $14,900 for native habitat improvements

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will reimburse the county for its participation in a state program.

  • East County
  • News
Al and Dottye Van Iten and Nancy Martin are just three of the many residents who volunteer their time to work on gardening and landscaping.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 19, 2017
Longboat neighbors team up on Twin Shores garden work

A volunteer committee spends time organizing, planting and watering various flowers and greenery each year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The call came in at approximately 2:01 p.m. Saturday to be on the lookout for two men and woman in a blue truck just involved in a strong-arm robbery in the area of the 3500 block of Clark Drive.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 10, 2013
Sarasota Police Chief catches suspected robbers

The chief and her daughter were off duty having lunch when the call for a strong-arm robbery came on the police radio.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A ULI meeting has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2013
ULI meeting scheduled

ULI spent last week on the Key, interviewing residents and business owners, touring the island and drafting recommendations that will be submitted officially to the town in a 40-page document in the next 60 to 90 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 08.10.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • April 23, 2009
KEY REAL ESTATE: Cedars West condo sells for $515,000

KEY REAL ESTATE: Cedars West condo sells for $515,000

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • April 23, 2009
Cedars West condo sells for $515,000

Cedars West condo sells for $515,000

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 14, 2010
Creekwood post office open on President's Day

The office inside the Creekwood Crossing BP gas station will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 15

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 30, 2009
Young Life loses area director

Steve Sipes founded the Christian organization's East Manatee branch more than 10 years ago.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 447 Meadow Lake Lane was built in 1997 with four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,778 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $4.85 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for April 13-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Best of: Asian fusion blends the best of all worlds
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 3, 2014
Best of: Asian fusion blends the best of all worlds

In Sarasota restaurants featuring Asian fusion abound.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Last summer, the town spent $4.5 million to place 133,000 cubic yards of sand along the severely eroded north-end beach.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 11, 2012
Debby is a wash for Beer Can Island

The north end's beach received a boon when Debby brought a bigger Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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