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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key mayor and town commissioner, Ron Johnson, died on June 27 at the age of 84.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 2, 2016
Ron Johnson remembered for dedication to commmunity

A celebration of the former Longboat Key mayor took place Oct. 2, at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Send us your announcements

The Observer is seeking submissions for its announcements section, Occasions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Surveillance footage shows four individuals suspected of a significant coin theft on Saturday.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2014
Sarasota police seek information on coin theft

The Sarasota Police Department has released surveillance footage in an attempt to gather information regarding the theft of up to $100,000 in coins.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Terry's Framing & Art Supplies

The store carries all price ranges, from $6-per-foot framing to $125-per-foot materials and everything in between.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Butter Sculpture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fleet Captain's Dinner

Bird Key Yacht Club was packed for Fleet Captain Allyn Carlson's dinner on Saturday, Jan. 21. The usual table of seafood and ice sculpture was done-up with a butter sculpture of a fish jumping out of water. It was one of the best displays of the year by Executive Chef Joseph A. Santangini. The room was packed with tons of people and it was practically bumper-to-bumper - as the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : AJC High Tea and Clybourne Park

The American Jewish Committee invited community members to see the play Clybourne Park Thursday, April 18 at Florida State University Performing Art Center. The play was followed by a panel discussion from Sarasota County Commission Chair Carolyn Mason, lead actors Tyla Abercrumbie and David Breitbarth, New College Professor of Anthropology Dr. Uzi Baram and Asolo Outreach and Education Director Brian Hersch. Audience member talked about race, racial stereotyping and what community means.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
These signs sure are pretty, but is it hard to pick out spot you want to go?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 30, 2015
Jay Heater's blog -- Sign of the times

Am I the only one who can't read those things?

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy Photo. Teri Hansen and Stephen Wilberding
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2016
Wilberding's reach spanned the globe

Stephen Van Cortlandt Wilberding was a well-known figure in the nonprofit world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • January 29, 2013
TWISS = This Week Is Soooo Sweet!

TWISS = This Week Is Soooo Sweet!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Classroom Critics review "Woody."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Classroom Critic

Classroom Critic is a program for middle school students, in which they learn to appreciate the art of film and analyze it critically.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: King Home

The home is at 6832 Pine St.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 2.24.16

Underground utilities; Gene Jaleski

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarah Polley directs "Stories We Tell." Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 12, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Stories We Tell'

Director Sarah Polley describes her new film, "Stories We Tell," as "an interrogation process" rather than a documentary.

  • Arts + Culture
Donald "Duck" Dunn, right, performed with dozens of local musicians, including Tampa mainstay Ronnie Dee. Photo courtesy of Shellma Jackson.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies at 70

Legendary bassist Donald 'Duck' Dunn, an East County resident, died May 13, in Tokyo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
William Pope, 8 bicycled two miles with his brother, Andrew, and dad, Robert.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2015
Families use pedal power to promote safety

Braden River Elementary School families participated in the national Walk and Bike to School Day today.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 1, 2014
Mote scientists study red tide bloom

The recent red tide bloom has been reported offshore of Hernando County in the area of a large fish kill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota GOP to honor Sean Hannity

Local Republicans will honor Sean Hannity as Statesman of the Year this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2012
Mixon offers sweet treat too servicemen

The fruit farm will offer free ice cream to first responders Nov. 3, 5 and 6.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 26, 2010
Memorial Day parade to return to Ranch

The event will be held at noon, May 30, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
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