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Bill Grieder, Keth Grieder, Beth and Jim Daday
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 1, 2024
Local band SoulRcoaster closes out Savor the Sounds

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce concert series had a successful run and ended with a dance party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 2, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Dude, where's my bike?

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Deborah Murphy started her commissioner role March 20.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 28, 2023
Debbie Murphy resigns from Longboat Town Commission

Debbie Murphy, who began her commission term in March, said new state requirements were too "intrusive."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 30, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It came from the sky

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Former Longboat Key resident turns 107 years old
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 1, 2024
Former Longboat Key resident turns 107 years old

Reggie Gurland left her mark among neighbors in Longboat before moving to Englewood.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Neal is chairman of Neal Communities.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2024
Pat Neal donates award, and more, to land conservation group

Neal Communities chairman makes $350,000 gift to the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local doctor to share new lifestyle health techniques with Longboaters
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 29, 2024
Local doctor to share new lifestyle health techniques with Longboaters

Dr. Coeurlida Ashby's presentation at The Paradise Center will introduce the concept of lifestyle medicine and its benefits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. James Reed, board certified family medicine physician
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 8, 2023
Reed Medical Group on Longboat expands

The medical group has added a variety of services on the island since it opened.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Affordable housing plans unveiled for commercial areas in Sarasota
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 22, 2023
Affordable housing plans unveiled for commercial areas in Sarasota

Density and height bonuses in new mixed-use zoning districts are designed to incentivize affordable housing development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brooke Turner stars as Margot, Zia Lawrence plays Maxine and Mark Benninghofen plays Inspector Hubbard in Asolo Rep's production of "Dial M for Murder."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 5, 2024
Asolo Rep redials the 1950s classic 'Dial M for Murder' with a twist

Director Céline Rosenthal keeps her eye on the ball so the audience doesn't get lost.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Analise Gallant, 6, Yonatan Rachmin, 7;  Isaiah Gallant, 2; Maya Moronta, 9; Jacob Shefrin, 7; Mia Sinanian, 7; Ari Sinanian, 10,
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 12, 2023
Community Shofar Factory attendees make ram's horn trumpets

The event offered the chance to craft shofars, a traditional Jewish musical instrument.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town commission is scheduled to discuss the new sign code at its Nov. 13 regular workshop meeting.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 17, 2017
New Longboat sign code approved by planning and zoning

After months of debate, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the town's latest rendition of its sign code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barb Torrence and Susan Walters, Longboat Library volunteers
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 11, 2024
Need a beach read? Longboat Library has you covered with 6 picks

From hurricane tales to a Longboat Key murder mystery, library volunteers recommend Florida-flavored books you won't be able to put down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Firefighters responded to a fire Aug. 5 aboard a 65-foot yacht at the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2024
Yacht sinks after fire at Longboat Key Club

Lithium batteries may have caused all-night blaze, officials say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Nathan Russell is working to develop a partnership to have his coffee cart, Traveling Bard Coffee, weekly at Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 13, 2024
Traveling Bard Coffee serves Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas

Owner Nathan Russell makes dream of being a barista a reality with a traveling coffee cart.

  • East County
  • Business
The MTC Florida Law Academy and Bradenton Police Department’s firing range and driving pad has been delayed due to the increase in construction costs, but MTC Director Doug Wagner says the project now can move forward.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 20, 2024
MTC's new firing range delayed by increase in construction costs

The Bradenton Police Department and MTC will have to wait longer to have its long-awaited facility in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
The Thunder football team beat LPCA 33-14 on Nov. 10 to win the SSAA Class 4A championship.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2024
The top 10 moments of the 2023-2024 East County high school sports year

The year featured championship wins and several other programs on the rise.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Olivia Mikos enjoys her first time fishing during the annual Youth Fishing Tournament in 2023 presented by the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club and Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 2, 2024
Blue-green algae concerns in Lake Uihlein postpone fishing tournament

Lakewood Ranch's Youth and Teen Fishing Tournament will take place in October as Lake Uihlein undergoes treatment.

  • East County
  • News
My girlfriend said I was crazy for this selfie while being this close to Florida drivers, but sometimes you have to risk your neck for meaningless content.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 25, 2022
Hitting the road on Sarasota's electric scooters

Fast but not too fast, the city's latest addition makes getting around cool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
With no buzzards around, no body is found
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2023
With no buzzards around, no body is found

Police searched a vacant property for a reported body with no results and no scavengers in sight. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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