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Lakewood Ranch's Carol Ohlendorf and Stoneybrook's Sue Morrison supported Corks for Canines and Cats along with Kenzie, Morrison's Yorkie.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 26, 2019
Wine to the rescue at Fiorelli Winery in Bradenton

Fundraiser at Fiorelli Winery benefits Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2019
Buddy Up Tennis aces annual fundraiser

The "Tennis with the Stars" event was held at Bath and Racquet Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 5, 2019
Van Wezel announces 50th anniversary season subscriptions

From ‘Book of Mormon’ to Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell, there’s something for all tastes next season.

  • Arts + Culture
Tate Taylor
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat hires fifth employee from Sarasota County in past year

Tate Taylor will take over for longtime Planner Steve Schield March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida First Lady Ann Scott reads with students. (Courtesy photo).
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Your Town: Students read along with Florida's first lady

Stories from your neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis runs over a defender.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2017
East County football roundup: 08.18.17

Braden River was the only area team to win its preseason game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 18, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Joseph Ridley Avirett Jr. and Dirk Lami died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 25, 2017
Carol and Mort Siegler celebrate 70 years of marriage

The local philanthropists renewed their vows on Nov. 25 on the south lawn of Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neal Signature Homes representatives Randy Turkovics, Pat Neal, Charlene Neal, Michael Storey and Michael Greenberg are pleased with the sales. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2017
Luxury home builder sets the pace

Company hits second best month of the year.

  • East County
  • News
This Sleepy Lagoon Park home sold for $685,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 23, 2017
Sleepy Lagoon Park home sale tops real estate transactions

Real estate transactions for Feb. 6-10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2016
Florida Voter Snapshot: Part II

How the I-4 corridor goes, Florida goes

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key crosswalks have created controversy on the island.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 11, 2016
USF program to address Longboat crosswalk safety

The state-funded WalkWise Florida will host three free workshops addressing pedestrian safety at the Longboat Key fire station this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 12, 2016
UPDATE: I-75 in Sarasota County reopens after morning crash

A dump truck overturned and caught fire; the driver escaped with no injury.

  • East County
  • News
Kendall Johnson
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 7

ODA scored 25 unanswered points to post its second win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2015
Branch out to find this year’s Christmas tree

Stands around town offer trees and wreaths to help deck the halls.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office 22-year-old Christian Theodore with second-degree murder and armed home invasion robbery after detectives questioned him Monday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 6, 2015
Sheriff's Office makes arrests in homicide case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested three suspects in connection with a fatal home invasion in a Sarasota neighborhood last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2015
CALENDAR: Longboat Key weekly events

The following events and meetings will take place this week on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
Obituary: David Sherman Young

David Sherman Young, 90, of Longboat Key, Washington, D.C., and Newton, Mass., died Nov. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 10, 2013
May 10: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief; Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards; Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled, new blues festival launches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2013
Obituary: James R. Greer

James R. Greer, 89, of Longboat Key died April 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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