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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
Cedars on the hook for Fish Fry

The old-fashioned Historical Society event has netted a new location along with the same fried favorites of years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
Blase is not passe

What do Lou Gehrig, Al Capone and Franklin Delano Roosevelt have in common?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Feb. 27: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart; $39,000 in jewelry stolen from Manatee County home; MW Group claims renovation is not feasible; New Lakewood Ranch triathlon club a community builder

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 27, 2020
Longboat Island Chapel hosts Mardi Gras bash

Attendees ate, drank and were merry for Mardi.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lee Vickman and Carol Camiener, who came down from Michigan to join celebrations here.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 30, 2019
Rosh Hashanah luncheon brings friends together to celebrate holidays

One of the Jewish High Holidays continued through Monday, Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2012
Comment: Players get back in action

It all began 17 days ago when a couple hundred East County football players walked onto their respective practice fields for the first day of fall practice.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Haven COO Alison Thomas stands at the parcel of land on Desoto Road that was just purchased by The Haven to offer supported/independent living.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2024
The Haven set to expand with new property on Desoto Road

A million-dollar donation by Karen and Steve Shapiro allows The Haven to offer a supported/independent-living campus.

  • East County
  • News
Karel Beck, Alexsandra Coles and Joyce Steele
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Denim and Diamonds

On Saturday, March 3 the members of Bird Key Yacht Club ditched their normal classy outfits for something with a little more glitz and glam. Members put on their best denim, their best diamonds and even some diamond covered denim for a Western-themed evening with dinner and dancing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Downtown Sarasota Village Lighting of the Trees

Celebrate the first annual lighting of the trees event this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Valorie Gochnauer touches up Lacey Landers' make-up during the game.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota bests Dixie Hollins

Students wearing orange shirts showed their Sailor spirit Friday, Aug. 23, at the Sarasota vs. Dixie Hollins football game. Sarasota High School stayed ahead through the entirety of the game.The final score 37-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2021
2021 Holiday Lights in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

Check out some of the area's best decorated houses for the holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2009
Greenbrook home tops week's transactions

Deborah Furman sold her home at 14222 Sundial Place to Richard and Jane Greenamoyer, Lakewood Ranch, for $390,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2009
Sand options exist for North Shore

Last week, the Manatee County Commission approved an emergency dredging project on Jewish Key and a gift of sand to Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Town House residents previously used the area in front of the property’s sea wall for swimming, but a small beach has eroded, and now seawater threatens the homes.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 6, 2012
Commission approves setback for boulders

An unusual situation forced a Siesta Key property owner to pay permit fees for an erosion-mitigation project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2009
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 20, 2010
Committee polices 'public art'

Officers will begin moving into the new Sarasota Police Department headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane, some time this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley Reid started swimming after her mom's suggestion.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ashley Reid

Senior Ashley Reid set four new school records, including a pair of individual records in the 200-yard individual medley (2:05.49) and the 100 backstroke (58.56), while leading the Lakewood Ranch to a third-place finish at the Class 2A State Swimming and Diving Meet Nov. 12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Susie Chinn, right, has been involved with Sarasota in Defense of Animals for the last seven years. She and volunteer Pam Driggs, left, enjoy spending time at the organization's 10-acre shelter, where they care for more than 300 rescued animals.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 25, 2014
The Good News: Susie Chinn

For the last 25 years, nonprofit organization Sarasota in Defense of Animals has provided rescued animals with a permanent home.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Diane Maddaleno has been coming to the Meals on Wheels Plus Daybreak Adult Day Services for five years. Pictured with Chief Development Officer Kristen Theisen, Maddaleno says she enjoys the variety of activities and discussions the organization offers.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 7, 2014
The Good News: Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee strives to improve the lives of seniors in the area through both traditional meal delivery programs and supportive care-giving services.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
News Briefs

Key resident sells Seafood Shack properties; Town to transition to single-stream recycling

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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