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Racers get ready to take off at the 13.6 – mile race.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : CaliFlorida Longboarda Cruza Palooza

CaliFlorida Surf - Skate Shop hosted Longboarda Cruza Palooza Sunday, April 7 to get long board skaters out and just to have fun. More than 100 skaters registered for the 13.2, 2.6 and 4.4-mile races. Children raced the 2.6-mile race and both amateurs and pros raced the 13.2 and 4.4-mile race. Racers ages eight to 55 participated in races around the island. 'This is what we do,' said owner Blake Parsons.

  • Arts + Culture
Isabella Bank
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 19, 2018
Musical Multitasker: Young talent to perform at OASIS fundraiser

Accomplished young musician Isabella Bank will perform at the OASIS Gala at Palm Aire.

  • Arts + Culture
Collin Whelan submitted this photo of a double rainbow, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Collin Whelan submitted this photo of a double rainbow, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kay DePaolo submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch, of an approaching thunderstorm.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Weather: East County

Kay DePaolo submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch, of an approaching thunderstorm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tableseide Restaurant owns and operates Louies Modern, Libby's Cafe & Bar, The Francis and Modern Events Catering. It's co-operated by Joe Seidensticker, Lisa Seidensticker, Steve Seidensticker, Pat Seidensticker and Jeff Greco
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 9, 2015
Tableseide takes over Ringling Museum's dining

The Treviso, Banyan Cafe and Visitors Pavilion Cafe will be renovated with new name and menus over the summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bud Collins and his wife, Anita Ruthling Klaussen, at the U.S. Tennis Association's U.S. Open’s media center, which was named in Collins' honor.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 7, 2016
Former Colony owner and tennis journalist Bud Collins dies

Bud Collins, 86, of Brookline, Mass. and former owner of a unit at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, died March 4. He was known nationally for his work as a tennis journalist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
H. Terrell "Terry" Griffin holds a copy of his newest novel, "Fatal Decree," published by the Longboat Key-based Oceanview Publishing.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 12, 2012
Q&A with Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell Griffin

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin discuss his seventh novel, 'Fatal Decree,' which comes out in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Earlier this year, crowds filled Main Street and other nearby streets for Thunder by the Bay. The event has been held downtown for nearly two decades — despite objections from some residents and merchants.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2015
Palm Avenue businesses protest Thunder by the Bay closures

Thunder By the Bay draws a crowd to downtown Sarasota, but it doesn't mean booming business for many merchants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2011
Two triathlons compete for Key

A new triathlon could bring 1,000 athletes through Longboat Key. But the Revolution3 Triathlon could conflict with the Longboat Key Triathlon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
THE COOL TEACHER: Justin Niemann

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences: Soccer ball in hand, Justin Niemann bounds down the stairs of his Siesta Key townhouse, hippie curls bouncing with his rhythm. Wearing a T-shirt, shorts and flip-flops, he's ready to head to the beach and kick around a soccer ball.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Associate Editor Jen Blanco proudly wore her own Bulldog cheerleading uniform. Courtesy of Mom.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
COMMENT: Memories from my cheer championship

As I walked onto the football field to interview the East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget cheerleading squad, a rush of nostalgia overcame me.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Time to walk the walk

The sixth annual Sarasota Walk will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at J.D. Hamel Park on Main Street in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Asolo gets chummy with alums

Asolo gets chummy with alums

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sophia and Hannah Hritz
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament

Volleyball enthusiasts packed Siesta Key Beach Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, for the annual Dig the Beach volleyball tournament. Professionals and amateurs of all ages competed in the tournament as fans and family watched on.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 14, 2010
Key author perfects his play on words

Writing has been his hobby as long as Longboat Key resident Lester Ageloff can remember. He has written numerous short stories, articles and three novels. Recently, his neighbors at The Islander Club were introduced to his talent.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeanne and John Larranaga, or Mrs. Claus and Santa, pose with Hannah and Haven Wood.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 14, 2015
Heritage Harbour families celebrate Christmas early

Breakfast with Santa attendees enjoyed pancakes and sausage, crafts and photos with Santa Claus at annual Breakfast for Santa.

  • East County
  • News
Jeremy Fisher and Diego Castellanos find their families out in the audience.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 12, 2016
Gullett Elementary students wow families with performance

First and fourth grade students sang for a standing-room-only audience.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • May 22, 2012
Public Parks -- is everybody welcome?

Public Parks -- is everybody welcome?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The referendum is asking voters if Ocean Properties Ltd. can convert 300 residential units to tourism use to build a new Longboat Key Club hotel in Islandside.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2015
Key Club mail ballot turnout rises to 48%

Voters have until 7 p.m. on Election Day, May 12, to return their mail-only election ballots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its Tri-Match Oct. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2015
Mustangs post pair of wins

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its Tri-Match Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
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