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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 11, 2013
Detectives investigate early morning shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting reported near the 3300 block of Central Avenue after 3 a.m. Monday, June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rusty Chinnis, Caroline McKeon and Manatee County Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker release scallops via a funnel into the bay. (Courtesy Ronda Ryan)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2013
Sarasota Bay Watch releases first juvenile scallops

The organization has deposited 50 million larvae in the bay since 2011, but the release of 100,000 juveniles was a first.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Unit PH1108 condo at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,273 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 6, 2016
Water Club condo sells for $2.7 million

The Unit PH1108 condo at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,273 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Let residents decide; Dedicated group helping beach-nesting birds

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
OBITUARY | Frederick Carleton

Frederick Carleton, 94, of Longboat Key and Nantucket Island, Mass., died May 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unit 1906 of the Vue on Gulfstream Avenue recently sold for $2,903,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 19, 2018
The Vue's Unit 1906 sells for $2,903,000

Residential real estate transactions for April 2-6.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2016
Cops Corner 8.4.2016

Comical crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Principal Tom Buchanan gets slimed by his wife, Pam, and Lori White.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 14, 2010
Tuttle's principal goes slime time

A slime-filled event Tuttle Elementary School raised more than $500 for Tuttle's Positive Behavior Support celebrations for students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2014
Thunder swimmers post impressive finishes

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team beat Venice 87-77 in a developmental dual meet Sept. 9 while the boys fell 93-71.

  • East County
  • Sports
Music by Keith Bass and the Florida Bluegrass Express, Manatee River Bluegrass and other bands will entertain patrons at the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off, Saturday, May 17.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

From noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 17, the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Cook- off will fill the air with bluegrass tunes and gumbo aromas, at the Linger Lodge Restaurant and Campground, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 27, 2015
Movie Review: 'Mad Max: Fury Road'

Movie Review: 'Mad Max: Fury Road'

  • Arts + Culture
Richard and Christine Boudreau
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 14, 2016
Couples renew love, say 'I do' again

The annual vow renewal ceremony Say 'I Do' Again brings out hundreds to Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The 2015 Fiscal Year Budget requires the spending of $100,000 in reserves.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 15, 2014
Lakewood Ranch IDA approves budget increase

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Thursday approved a 2015 Fiscal Year budget that is 5.4% larger than last year's budget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
Picture captures patriotic pride

Longboat Key resident Virginia Sanders is known for her photography, among other talents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Observer reporter returns from much 'knee-ded' stay

The Longboat Observer's Dora the Explorer is back on the town. After undergoing a successful knee-replacement surgery and subsequent rehabilitation, Senior Editor Dora Walters has a new spring in her step. And she says that she has many people to thank for that.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Key resident Lenny Landau questions whether sand renourishment projects are needed every six to eight years.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
Landau presents beach analysis

Key resident and Longboat Key Public Interest Committee member Lenny Landau told the commission that the town doesn't yet need to renourish some portions of its beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Burglaries put residents on alert

Lakewood Ranch officials and residents take action after a recent trend of home burglaries along the I-75 corridor raises concerns.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Volvo takes best in show honors

Lakewood Ranch resident Glenn Todd was eating dinner on Lakewood Ranch Main Street with his family May 7, during the monthly Lance's Cruizin to the Hop Car Show, when he excused himself to find out if the show had announced its winners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Children donate to Locks of Love

East County residents Layna Ryser and Allee Lowry may only be 4 and 3 years old, respectively, but the girls are eager to help children who are ill.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mayor George Spoll and other commissioners expressed concern with the Firefighters Pension Board's decision to pay $50,000 for a pension analysis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2010
Commission questions analysis

Town pension attorney James Linn said he believes the Firefighters Pension Board may have acted incorrectly when it approved a pension analysis last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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