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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2010
OUR VIEW: We recommend ...

OUR VIEW: We recommend ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 18, 2013
Checking out Chianti

Checking out Chianti

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 17, 2009
Man on the street: On call

We asked Longboaters if they were in favor of cell-phone towers being placed on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 18, 2012
The Furniture Warehouse partners with area food banks

From Friday, Jan. 20 to Monday, Jan. 23, the All Faiths Food Bank of Sarasota and Desoto Counties, along with the Manatee Food Bank and the Harry Chapin Food Bank are teaming up with The Furniture Warehouse to collect canned food.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Commissioner Christine Robinson, who voted for the change, said the issue of hunting on public lands could be, for some families, about sustainability.
  • By Jack Short |
  • August 24, 2015
County sets sights on public-land hunting

Sarasota County commissioners approved a change to language that determines how people use public lands, to open the way for hunting. The item approved at Monday’s meeting removes hunting from a list of specifically restricted activities, on public land

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2009
Lady Mustangs race to top finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team placed first out of 31 teams at the Mountain Dew Invitational Sept. 18 at the University of Florida Golf Course in Gainsville.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 14, 2018
Your Calendar

Your Calendar

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stone
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
Alan Stone paired swans with Harbourside golf course

The Harbour Links resident who brought original swans George and Gracie to the Key died Friday, Oct. 25. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 30, 2013
Lady Mustangs best in Class 6A

The Lakewood Ranch High girls finished first in Class 6A in the 2012-13 FHSAA Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards point standings.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meet this week's athlete of the week: Sean Dulom
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 16, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Sean Dulom

Sarasota High senior Sean Dulom, 18, will compete in the Class 3A State Tournament this weekend at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 15, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.18.17

Events reported to the Longboat Key police

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Suites will be furnished for guests. Prices for the suites vary by how close they are to the finish line.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2017
Rowing organizers 'suiten' event

Luxury suite structures will offer private viewing options for World Rowing Championship patrons.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department reports for Oct. 24-Oct. 28.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.9.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for Oct. 24-Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dylan Mayes, Turtle Inc. founder Lexi Mariash, Mote Marine Laboratory Chief Development Officer Erin Knievel and Easter Seals Southwest Florida President and CEO Tom Waters.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 14, 2016
Turtle Inc. tees up for sea turtles

Tee Up for Sea Turtles collects $17,000 for Easter Seals Southwest Florida and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • October 20, 2014
Day Trippin' — Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Day Trippin' — Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Nolan Fagerburg and Jay White finish their first match.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Senior Games

Sarasota residents competed in the 25th annual Gulf Coast Senior Games' Singles Pickleball tournament Friday, Feb. 21. This year marked the first time the games have been held at Arlington Park. The games will continue until Sunday, Feb. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2012
News Briefs

New College notches No. 5. ranking

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 7, 2015
SKVA considers canceling Siesta Fiesta

Business owners along Ocean Boulevard say the arts and crafts festival has hurt business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior pitcher Logan Newton will lead the Mustang in their home opener Feb. 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top matchups in East County sports this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
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