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The Revs. Kenneth Blyth, Dee de Montmollin, Norman Pritchard, Longboat Island Chapel Pastoral Care Assistant MiMi Horwitz and Rabbi Stephen Sniderman of Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 14, 2018
Longboat clergy invite all to Thanksgiving service

The annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service will take place at 5 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel on Nov. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 10

Nick Charalambous captured a beautiful Siesta Key sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
James Satcher introduced a motion that could result in the right of Manatee County employees to carry while at work.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 17, 2022
Late addition of concealed carry meeting agenda item raises questions about transparency

Commissioner James Satcher adds concealed carry issue four days before commission meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Brantley High School rowers push off.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Hundreds of youth rowers rowed the waters at Nathan Benderson Park, during the Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 9, 2022
St. Armands Circle Park jazzed up for first concert of the summer

The Hot Tonic Orchestra played jazz-styled covers of pop music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2022
'Pre-professional' soccer club coming to Sarasota

The as-yet-unnamed team will begin play in the United Soccer League's League Two in May 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 22, 2022
This Week in A+E: March 24-30

Sarasota Ballet does Shakespeare this week, headlining a collection of events that run the gamut of art, music and theater in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jerald Wheat and Imani Lee Williams in Looking for Ithaca. (Photo by Sophia Marquart.)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 13, 2022
Asolo Rep on Tour brings Homer into the modern day

It was hard enough to adapt Homer's "The Odyssey" for the modern day. And then Hurricane Ian came along.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 21, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: You're coming with us

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo expects the airport to serve some 4.5 million passengers in 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 16, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton Airport positions for continued growth

As passenger count continues to grow, the airport is preparing to begin its expansion to accommodate passengers and maximize revenues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 23, 2022
Longboat Key congregations come together at interfaith service, reception

About 350 people attended an interfaith service at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kim Luther finished off a 20-year career with East Manatee Fire Rescue by earning the 2022 Fire Officer of the Year award.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 25, 2023
East Manatee firefighter earns top honor before retiring

Kim Luther finishes her 20-year career with East Manatee Fire Rescue by being named Manatee County Fire Officer of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: February 10

Diane Suner took this photo of a junonia shell on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 10

Diane Suner captured this snowy egret image on North Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emily Yu assists Eric and Adrienne Brady with their devices.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 1, 2015
UTC offers East County children windows to explore technology

The Hour of Code event, held at The Mall at University Town Center (UTC), offered a one-hour interactive forum to teach computer basics to youth ages 8 to 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Addison Sauickie, Bailey O'Regan and Gracie Weyant were individual gold medalists for the Rams. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2022
Riverview High girls swimming captures second-straight team title at FHSAA state meet

The Rams dominated the meet, winning seven event gold medals in addition to the team title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Publix held its grand opening on the morning of Thursday, August 18. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's newest Publix opens on State Road 64

The store on the northern edge of Lakewood Ranch features the island deli concept.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2022
Master class in serenity on Longboat Key

Chinese master of tai chi leads a Longboat class on a perfect morning outdoors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Boating along the Gulf of Mexico beaches is unrestricted except for an area north of Gulfside Road in Manatee County.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 10, 2022
Longboat raises a variety of boating concerns

Noise, access, exclusion zones all part of the conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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