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Poet Cedric Hameed grew up in a poor crime-ridden urban community in New York — learn more about his story in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 10, 2013
April 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease; IRISS opens global headquarters; Roads closed for Siesta Fiesta; Waxing poetic: Cedric Hameed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2011
Mustangs advance to regional semifinal on PKs

Goalkeeper Dan Murray blocked four of five penalty kicks to lead the visiting Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team past Tampa Jesuit 3-2 in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal match Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
New Dynasty Chinese Buffet Manager Andrew Tain, 51, was allegedly beaten by three Hispanic men after they refused to pay their bill Sunday, July 14.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 22, 2013
Restaurant manager dies after beating

Crime Stoppers of Sarasota County has offered a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects in the recent beating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Kiltie Band will perform in the New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Monday, March 17.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 15, 2014
RHS Kitlie Band to hold fundraising yard sale

The Kiltie Band has been raising money to pay for travel expenses to New York by selling Tervis tumblers and holding yard sales.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer team spotlight: Grayson Dyer

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 502 at Beach Place has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,392 square feet of living area. It sold for $699,000. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 27, 2013
Two-bedroom Beachplace condo sells for $699,000

A condominium in Beachplace tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Sunrise Development LLC sold the Unit 502 condominium at 1145 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Therese Keeling-Land and Courtney Land, of Longboat Key, for $699,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club met Thursday for a panel discussion on the direction of Florida’s economic development.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2013
Sept. 20: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Tiger Bay looks to Florida's economic future; Old Publix plaza coming down in October; Arts organizations share collective vision; The Good News: Dave Strickland of American Cancer Society; New lift station team holds community meeting

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Country Club East home at 7327 Haddington Cove recently sold for $725,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,851 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $975,100 in 2014.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 29, 2018
Country Club East home tops sales at $725,000

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 13-17

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"The Boobies" evaluated and wrote personalized assessment of guests appearances at Key to the Cure. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 21, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • December 17, 2012
TWIS = This Week Is Sweet ... and a little savory

TWIS = This Week Is Sweet ... and a little savory

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  • Eat + Drink
Barbara "Bobbie" Krohn died June 23. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 5, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: July 6, 2017

Bobbie Krohn, Ira Peterman, Joanna Brown and Dana Kampmann died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donald Trump supporters ob Longboat Key, from left: Mona Schonbrunn, Jane Hunter, Toby Gilfix, Loretta Codella, Renee Balogh and Phyllis Black. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 8, 2016
Longboat voters line both island polling places in record rush

One voting machine malfunctioned and had to be replaced at Longboat Key polling place at Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 16, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Tile Market

The Tile Market features tile from all over the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 21, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alex Walters

Alex Walters, 17, got into skateboarding when he was 9 years old and has been addicted ever since.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Judge Thomas Gallen said he found no issues with the Auditor and Clerk's Office, describing the staff at City Hall as "proficient, professional, and dedicated."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2011
Judge calls claim of auditing issues 'meritless'

An independent investigation of City Hall and the Auditor and Clerk's Office has revealed no issues with employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2010
Seventh-grader snags spot on ODA squad

TD Dietrich has become one of the leaders of The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 17, 2013
Your Neighbor: Jane Perin

That Jane Perin enjoyed a 40-year career as a professional caterer shouldn't shock anyone who's tried her chicken salad, quiche or strawberry jam cheesecake.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 8, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 8

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 8

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 10, 2015
PAC money pours into School Board race

Sarasota County School Board candidate Eric Robinson raised more than $14,000 in July, outpacing every other local candidate running in the 2016 election during the same period.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Helen Bradshaw and Jane Howard-Jasper
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ECW Lunch

The All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Women got together for its monthly meeting. Guest speaker and nutritionist Rebecca Kloss taught the women in attendance about how to read a food label. She calls her speech 'How the Heck Can I Tell if This is Good for Me?' She suggests cutting out processed foods and go back to eating fresh. Hopefully, the luncheon following the lecture was according to her nutritional guides.

  • Longboat Key
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