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Susan Goldfarb and Michael Garey
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 18, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears presentation from Education Center at Temple Beth Israel

Program director Susan Goldfarb spoke to the club about the center's first season as a new entity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rapper Ryanito poses with the Riverview Kilties, who were featured in his recording of the theme song for the Sarasota Paradise soccer team.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 15, 2023
Hip-hop meets high school in soccer team song

Rapper Ryanito teamed with Riverview High for the Sarasota Paradise's anthem.

  • Arts + Culture
Denis Jones and Abigail Hite are seniors at Southeast High, attending the Bradenton school for its IB program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-area swimmers follow similar paths toward their goals

Abigail Hite and Denis Jones, both state medal contenders, chose Southeast High for their journey.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pat Watral shows Pam Toft how to hold her arm while performing CPR. Toft's husband, Graham, watches.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 13, 2023
Longboat residents learn basics of CPR

The course covers the basics of hands-only CPR and the use of an AED.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Commissioners Raymond Turner, James Satcher, Kevin Van Ostenbridge, Jason Bearden and George Kruse celebrated the opening of the 44th Avenue Bridge over the Braden River on Aug. 7. Commissioners Amanda Ballard and Mike Rahn were not in attendance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2023
Manatee County commissioners record new highs and lows

The decision to cut wetland protections sparks anger while the 44th Avenue extension generates joy.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2015
Hoping ignorance vanishes is not enough

AIDS deaths have declined, but HIV cases are on the rise.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Reni Papalexiou at Wild Yoga at Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 2, 2023
The must-try yoga options in Sarasota

Sarasota offers many yoga opportunities, including ones involving goats, lemurs and floating in the air.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tim McGonegal
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
County preps for 'No Child Left Behind' adjustments

Manatee County Public Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal said Florida schools, for years, have been operating under two different accountability systems.

  • East County
  • News
Olympic gold medalist Lindsay Shoop, Scully the mascot, and Mall General Manager Jeramy Burkinshaw are on hand to announce a partnership for the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 2, 2017
Single day tickets for World Rowing Championships in Sarasota now on sale

The Mall of University Town Center in Sarasota will partner with World Rowing Championships to sell tickets.

  • East County
  • News
Ivory is right at home in the van. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 27, 2022
Therapy sheep spreads love to homeless and seniors

Ivory, once an abandoned lamb, makes her impact by spreading joy in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton assisted living facilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rock Lee plays the keyboard during his 30th anniversary party.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 1, 2023
Marina Jack pianist Rock Lee celebrates 30 years of making music

The "piano man" at Marina Jack, beloved by patrons, celebrated his 30th anniversary with the bayfront restaurant in May.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ted Lindenberg of Books for Kids works with Oneco kindergarten student Cosette Smart and volunteer Marla Perlstein during a 30-minute mentoring session in the school's cafeteria.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2023
Books for Kids founder honored by Lakewood Ranch Community Fund

Ted Lindenberg will be presented the 2023 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award on Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 24, 2023
Manatee County tops Florida's most frugal list in getting voters to polls

Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett says he knows how to trim the fat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 4, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy welcomes students on Siesta Key

The school's students all returned to the school on Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 5, 2017
Chamber welcomes Cabinetree to Longboat Key

The first Longboat ribbon-cutting ceremony of 2017 was held on Jan. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2010
P&Z set to review code April 6

The Planning and Zoning Board will review code clarification suggestions presented by the Longboat Key Club and Resort next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Halfacre Construction's executives say owner Jack Cox always has treated them like brothers. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2020
Strong foundation key to success for Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction

Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction celebrates 50 years in business.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Cornet
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
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