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ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale will be inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Awards Hall of Fame in June.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2013
Vitale earns Hall of Fame induction

ESPN college basketball analyst and Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale this month was named to the NSSA's Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The two-lane Fort Hamer Bridge, displayed in a rendering, would connect Fort Hamer Park to Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 9, 2014
Coast Guard endorses Fort Hamer Bridge

A final environmental impact statement published by the U.S. Coast Guard and prepared by URS Corp. recommends construction of the long-debated Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Tacoma Jenkins, her son, Jaylen Peterson, and Jaylen's reading buddy, Keith Tschannen. Jaylen and Tschannen have worked together for four years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 9, 2014
Reading Buddies instill love of books in children

A Christ Church of Longboat Key-sponsored program pairs at-risk students with volunteers during the critical first four years of elementary school.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Braden River High Key Club hits courts for charity

The club will host a sand volleyball fundraiser March 10. Teams can register through March 9.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Observe a happy Fourth of July

Coming soon to a newsstand near you: The Longboat Observer will feature its special "Spirit of America: Slice of Americana" section in its July 1 issue in honor of the Fourth of July.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sam Davidson
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 2, 2011
The men tell their fish stories

The topic of this month's 'Favorite Restaurants' feature is 'Where do you want to go when you want a good piece of fresh fish?'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
Johnson's book shows 'Lure of Longboat Key'

Mary Lou Johnson's new coffee table book features 150 photos she took on the Key during the past 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
Lane closures return to Longboat

A less than 100-foot section of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved Thursday near the county line to fix a paving deficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
We'll remove no palm frond before its time

During an update at its Aug. 17 meeting on the coming roundabout at Five Points, the City Commission debated the placement of royal palm trees there, because their large fronds could block the road when they fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda Sebastiano Mike Moschella, Henry Fishkind, Sharon Hillstrom and John Rice chat before the Economic Forecast presentation hosted Jan. 16 by the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Economist predicts 'breakout year' for area

Henry Fishkind sees steady population and job growth in Manatee County's 2014 forecast.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota National wins district crown; Sarasota County voted top destination for sports vacation; i9 Sports fall registration underway

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 11, 2014
Unicorp offer sparks war of words among Colony parties

Unicorp is offering owners four options to deed their units, but Association President Jay Yablon calls it "an attempted hostile takeover."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Police ended a late night standoff — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 18, 2013
April 18: Daily Headlines Video

April 18: Daily Headlines Video

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Two-year-old Caleb Parks was all smiles as he learned about what foods were good for his teeth.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2011
Preschoolers smile about tooth care

Children at Love Comes First Preschool on Feb. 7 learned about taking good care of their teeth.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2010
Mote seeks supplies to benefit cold-stunned turtles

The Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital continues to treat turtles affected by cold weather.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kelsey Grau Gene Sweeney, Bonnie Chisling and Russ Carthy with Chisling's sculpture, "Tribute to the Everyday Soldier."
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 2, 2014
Local artists pay tribute to the everyday soldier

Bonnie Chisling's sculpture 'Tribute to the Everyday Soldier" was featured in the recent Community Juried Exhibition at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art & Design.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is listing 12 bayfront acres at the end of Sarabay Road that look out onto Casey Key. The listing price is $7.49 million. Photo courtesy of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 24, 2012
Osprey mobile-home park nears extinction

Twelve bayfront lots overlooking Casey Key are being sold together or in pieces. One of the lots harbors what's left of a dwindling mobile-home park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 701 at The Beach Residences, 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,194 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.35 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 14, 2013
Beach Residences unit sells for $3.35 million

A condominium in The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Graves were adorned with wreaths last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 22, 2013
Sarasota Military Academy continues wreath tradition

For the fifth year, the Sarasota-based military charter school is leading an effort to honor America's fallen for the holidays.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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