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Andrew Littauer with his authentic Romanian figurines
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 18, 2024
23 years in Romania fostered Longboater's appreciation for life

After Romania's dictator was overthrown, Andrew Littauer worked to privatize banks there. Then he decided to stay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
St. Armands Circle Association Executive Director Rachel Burns says her mission is to find new and innovative ways to bring people to St. Armands Circle. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 8, 2022
Get to know the leader of the St. Armands Circle Association

Rachel Burns, the new executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, brings passion to the position.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Sign beautification needed; Progress cannot be denied

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key marine patrol officer Joshua Connors drives the town's police boat.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 16, 2021
911 operators roll out north-end Longboat map

The new map breaks Jewfish Key and Greer Island into eight different sectors to help first responders better understand where to go.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy Susan Gabriel
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
Musician and creative coach Susan Gabriel forms charitable project SuzeMuze Studio

The ARISE Music Arts Communication founder launches her new charitable project Dec. 9 to address many of the nation's biggest social issues.

  • Arts + Culture
Supporters of the resident activist group STOP wore red to a March 15 commission meeting, urging the city to hold more public hearings on new development. It’s unclear how the commission will handle the issue.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 22, 2018
Under review: City debates development approval process

Commissioners are divided on development regulations that have drawn criticism from residents and defense from planners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler, between Chair Karen Rose and member Tom Edwards, speaks at the July 18 meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 19, 2024
School board OKs changes to public comment rules

The board also discussed raising school meal prices and approved new staff positions.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 5, 2009
SMJF salutes 50 years of service

The Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara Brocke, with her husband, John, not pictured, and Jason Seelbach will open Truman’s Tap & Grill Feb. 2.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
University of Missouri inspires newest Lakewood Ranch eatery

Truman's Tap & Grill will welcome Tiger fans beginning Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2014
Festival changes venue

The third annual Italian Festival, in Lakewood Ranch, will have a new location - Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 16, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival ARTS LOVERS SPOTLIGHT: Artist/Director John Sims and THE RHYTHM OF LOVE!

Sarasota Film Festival ARTS LOVERS SPOTLIGHT: Artist/Director John Sims and THE RHYTHM OF LOVE!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider |
  • April 17, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: TWO FOR TUESDAY SPECIAL! Matinee Madness! Filmmakers in Attendance!

Sarasota Film Festival: TWO FOR TUESDAY SPECIAL! Matinee Madness! Filmmakers in Attendance!

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 2, 2016
Hotel Indigo changes ownership

Innisfree Hotels acquires Hotel Indigo located in the Rosemary District in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Temple Beth Sholom raised funds to purchase a mobile ICU for Israeli ambulance service Magen David Adom.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2024
Sarasota synagogue buys vehicle for Israeli ambulance service

Temple Beth Sholom raised $300,000 in three weeks to purchase a replacement vehicle to aid in the war with Hamas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2009
Acrodunk slams into Tara

Students at Tara Elementary enjoyed a dazzling display of high-flying slam dunks and other tricks when Acrodunk Extreme Dunkers visited Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Frequent flier visits Publix

A white heron is a frequent lunchtime visitor at the outdoor dining tables at Publix at Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • October 14, 2009
Lido Shores home sells for $3.25 million

On July 25, 2003, Robert Trosten, the 33-year-old chief financial officer of Refco, an active commodities brokerage firm, paid $650,000 to buy Unit 15-D at the 15-story Sea Gate Club, 2425 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
DeRice has plenty of guests filling up her guest room.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 23, 2021
Casey Key woman's toy run goes into overdrive

Julie DeRice organizes the Casey Key Toy Drive each year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 17, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A break from fishing

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Crooked River Ranch sits along the Manatee River and is the first property that was recommended by ELMAC and also purchased by the county.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 12, 2026
Conservation, parks referendum could return to Manatee County ballot in 2026

Nationwide nonprofit Trust for Public Lands is exploring the county's financial options to make additional land purchases.

  • East County
  • News
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