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Liz Reed giving the Bradenton Ghost Walk
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 1, 2023
Design 2000 employee hunts ghosts in her spare time

Liz Reed is the co-founder of the Paranormal Society of Bradenton and shares that she wants to help people understand that ghosts really aren't that scary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
90% of Ka Papa's menu is gluten-free or gluten-friendly.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • November 5, 2023
Where to find the best vegan food in Sarasota, Bradenton

Celebrate World Vegan Month in November at these local eateries.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2023
Click it or get a $116 ticket

Memorial Day weekend brings emphasis on seat belt enforcement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2011
River Club receives Swiftmud grant

The community's homeowner's association will use the money to purchase testing equipment and materials for residents to test the quality of water in 10 lakes and five stream locations.

  • East County
  • News
A L.E.A.D. session takes place at Cranberry Elementary School in North Port.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2024
School police officers lead new program to prevent drug use

The Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence program brings school resource officers and students together to tackle the issue of drug use.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sergeant Sean Butler spent 24 years with the NYPD. Now, he helps the people of Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 18, 2023
One night on patrol with the Longboat Key Police

What happens after sunset on Longboat Key? A reporter finds out on patrol with LBKPD.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tara Pavgouzas feels right at home as Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department's new Logistics Officer.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 27, 2023
Longboat Fire Rescue’s new logistics manager to help improve efficiency

Tara Pavgouzas brings almost three decades of experience as a police officer in Philadelphia.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Goldfarb, Sy Goldblatt, Corina Mintz, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman and Susan Landau
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 26, 2024
Temple Beth Israel member donates $500,000 for renovations

At 45th anniversary gala, TBI honored Harold Ronson for his years of dedication and donations to the congregation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fran Blum believes success is sexy. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 8, 2022
Fran Blum believes success is sexy. And who’s going to argue with her?

In Fran Blum’s book of life there are no empty pages. There are many tales of travel, far-flung adventures, romance, groundbreaking careers and many missions accomplished.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat sets maximum millage for fiscal year 2025
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 5, 2024
Longboat sets maximum millage for fiscal year 2025

Certified property values will bring in some additional revenue for the new fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dave Hughes serves to MaryAnn Miller and Deborah Richards
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 16, 2023
Pickleball tournaments start at Cedars

Tennis Resort & Club plans Thursday Games and Drinks nights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High senior Rocco DePastino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rocco DePastino

The Sarasota High catcher is an energy source in the dugout and hit the game-winning RBI April 24 against Port Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2024
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction

All proceeds from the online-only auction of 300 bottles will benefit Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marc Loundy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Marc Loundy

The golfer sank his first hole-in-one May 31 at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
LaDazhia Williams was rated a five-star player by ESPN coming out of Lakewood Ranch High in 2017.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 23, 2023
Columnist's favorite East County sports moments of 2023

These big-time events and conversations highlighted a wide-ranging 2023 sports year for the area.

  • East County
  • Sports
Authorities speak to guests outside the Zota Beach Resort on Aug. 4, 2017, after a double homicide took place at the resort.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 13, 2024
Charges reduced for suspect in Longboat murder case

On Jan. 12, detectives arrested Latoya Hanna in St. Lucie County following a six-year investigation for the 2017 Longboat murders at Zota Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • March 25, 2024
Sarasota Yacht Club plans its expansion

The Sarasota Yacht Club has set into motion an extensive program of expansions and enhancements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Landlord sees power in dispute with tenants
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2023
Landlord sees power in dispute with tenants

The owner of a rental house sees electric current in a line and randomly shuts off power to a home. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Former Lakewood Ranch High softball star Sydney McCray was named to the NJCAA All-American second team on June 6 for her play at Florida SouthWestern College.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2023
Former Lakewood Ranch softball star earns national honors

Sydney McCray was named an NJCAA All-American and a Gold Glove winner for her play at Florida SouthWestern State College.

  • East County
  • Sports
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