• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Spirit of America
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Spirit of America
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

Carolyn Bistline submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Weekly Winner: Family Time

Carolyn Bistline submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Josh Kroepfl, 9, helps sing “Happy Birthday” to Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Thaxton receives birthday serenade

Sarasota County commissioners Dec. 7 had just recognized all the youngsters whose artwork was chosen this year for the Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team's annual calendar when Commissioner Christine Robinson asked them for a favor.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Douglas S. Staley, CEO of Child Protection Center, laughs as Graci McGillicuddy cheers him on during their ice cream party.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 18, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.24.16

From special birthday celebrations to the announcement of the Firefly Gala 2017 performer, a lot happened last week...

  • Black Tie
Siesta Key Association Vice President Peter van Roekens and SKA member Bob Luckner take a break from picking up litter on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Turnout collects record haul

Members of the Siesta Key Association, the Siesta Key Village Association and the Bay Island Association joined forces on Saturday to pick up trash on Ocean Boulevard and on Higel/Siesta Drive all the way to the north Siesta bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Donna and Jeff Lenobel escort their daughter, Jessica, the soon-to-be Mrs. Ian Paige, down the aisle.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 19, 2011
Beach wedding captures perfect Key moment

Jessica Lenobel, granddaughter of Longboat Key Commissioner Hal and Hazel Lenobel, married Ian Paige Saturday, Oct. 15, on the beach at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. Scarsdale, N.Y., resident Jessica and Roslyn, N.Y., resident Ian met in 2000 at the University of Michigan, where they both studied.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 5, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Ed Hunzeker

During his time as the Manatee County Administrator, Ed Hunzeker has seen an unprecedented period of change for local government.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 1, 2016
Mall at UTC owner sues Jackie Z

TB Mall at UTC LLC contends in its lawsuit that the clothing and accessories boutique breached its lease when it closed its store in the $315 million mall in October.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2015
Less is More: The Bird Tribe's rhythmic, neo-hippie positivity

Less is More: The Bird Tribe's rhythmic, neo-hippie positivity

  • Arts + Culture
Operating in the background during the ceremony were a 200-ton crane, forklifts, concrete pump truck and drill pier rig.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 20, 2011
Sarasota Memorial unveils foundation of nine-story tower

Sarasota Memorial Hospital today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Courtyard Tower.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cosenza
  • By Sean Roth |
  • September 26, 2012
National REIT snags apartment complex

An Illinois-based REIT has purchased Lost Creek Apartments.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 10, 2012
May 10: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
C.J. Wickersham has been an avid fisherman since he was 4 years old. Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 14, 2013
Rescue reenactment airs on 'Trip Gone Bad'

The Outdoor Channel aired a reenactment last week of the 2011 bull shark attack that injured C.J. Wickersham.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 3, 2010
Good causes never go out of style on Longboat

Approximately 200 women gathered Feb. 25, at Michael's On East to celebrate the 130th birthday of ORT, an organization that provides education and training opportunities in more than 60 countries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The vacant property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts used to be a community garden.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 6, 2011
Cultural-park plan meets resistance

After receiving concerns from surrounding property owners, city staff is recommending against a proposal to turn a Rosemary District property into an outdoor concert, arts and theater venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 1, 2012
June 1: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 1, 2010
Paving project begins Monday

A Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project for the Sarasota County portion of the island begins Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 23, 2009
Shape Your Booty: Mission accomplished

Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Maria Smith met her weight loss goals, dropping 4.5% body fat in the last six weeks.

  • East County
  • News
Howard Berna of Environmental Services addressed the commissioners about the proposed shelters.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 31, 2015
Top Story — November: Commissioners get an earful about disturbing behavior at Siesta Beach

Nearby residents asked Sarasota County commissioners to reconsider replacing picnic shelters with precast concrete structures for fear of more noise and partying.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Calvin Boehme
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Boehme honored with namesake day

On Sept. 10, Calvin Boehme turned 80 years old - and his hometown had a unique gift for him

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.25.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
« 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free