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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Julia Mounts

Julia Mount, 9, has played with the Sarasota Orchestra. Read more about Mount in our candid Q&A.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2009
Firefighters slide through training scenario

Eight Longboat Key firefighters underwent a training drill Friday, Sept. 11 that allowed them to perform a mock search-and-rescue mission in a smoke-filled condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 6012 Lorraine Road recently sold for $950,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 3, 2018
Lorraine Road home tops sales at $950,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 11-22.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are seeking information on the incident.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2011
Detectives investigate suspicious incident

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating an incident in which an unknown male approached an 8-year-old girl in River Club.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 1361 Harbor Drive  recently sold for $2.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 19, 2017
Harbor Acres home sells for $2.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 2-6.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 21, 2010
Lobo speaks to Key Democrats

Dick Lobo, recently nominated by President Barack Obama to the position of national director of broadcasting, was the guest speaker at the April 13 meeting of the Longboat Key Democratic Club, held at The Chart House.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl McGrew
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 10, 2015
Seabreeze administrators move to East County

Attention, Gullet and McNeal elementary students and parents: Meet your new principals.

  • East County
  • News
Octavio Martin performs in "The Rake's Progress."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • February 9, 2011
Dance Review: 'Les Rendezvous,' 'The Rake's Progress' and 'The Grand Tour'

The Sarasota Ballet's most recent performance was 'A Right Royal Affair.'

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 8210 Portlight Court recently sold for $1,475,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 18, 2017
Lake Club home tops sales at $1,475,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 2-6.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Secur-All Insurance

Rookie Business - Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 6, 2014
VIDEO: Wes Moore talks second chances at town hall

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series featured education advocate, veteran and author Wes Moore Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo Sara Green, 6, and her sister, Izzy, 8, celebrate in patriotic attire at last year's Freedom Fest.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 18, 2014
Freedom Fest is always short in distance, heavy on charm

Longboat Key Freedom Fest parade participants march just a quarter-mile around Bay Isles Road, but the parade goes the distance on charm. In fact, the Fourth of July parade is often described as the shortest, most charming parade in America.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2012
Obituary: Sue Mallick

Sue Mallick, 90, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 6, 2009
Art studio destroyed in blaze

A building in the Whitfield Industrial Park Center received about $100,000 in damage to the structure and its contents during a fire Monday morning.

  • East County
  • News
The Tablet of Honor currently bears the names of 18 citizens who contributed to the Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2010
Historical Society asks town to move monuments

The group requested the town move the Tablet of Honor and a monument commemorating the Spanish landing to Bicentennial Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
Sidelines

Manatee Bearcats win state championship; BRSC to host tryouts; Extra Innings announces summer clinics; Bulldog Navy Wildcat team wins South Conference Championship

  • East County
  • Sports
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube |
  • June 20, 2012
My View: Legislative update

Throughout this year's legislative session, the Legislature's budget decisions and legislation were driven by two underlying themes, getting Florida's economy back on track and helping create jobs for Floridians.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
Observed: Leatherman destined to become Dr. Beach

Although it's always a pleasure to meet people in Sarasota who are familiar with the mountains of my native state, it's especially enjoyable when I find someone who knows places in the eastern part of North Carolina.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Toasted Mango staff member Suzanne Sementilli serves breakfast to tourist Nicole Gonzalez, who is visiting from Ft. Lauderdale.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 20, 2015
Toasted Mango brings sweetness to south Siesta

After investing more than $500,000 in a space in Crescent Plaza, the owners of the popular restaurant joint are ready to bring some swagger to the oft-ignored end of the island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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