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  • By Andréa Martone |
  • August 10, 2021
Sarasota couple's Spanish language focus on action

Emphasis on verbs is the fastest way to learn, developer says.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elizabeth Apmann and other instructors worked individually with session participants.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 23, 2024
Pickleball players learn injury prevention and skills for charity

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted the event that raised more than $12,000 and taught players intermediate skills.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A home in an exclusive neighborhood on Lighthouse Point Drive has sold for $10.8 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Longboat Key Club home sells for $10.8 million

The home faces New Pass and includes an office and theater room.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eric Garwood started as managing editor of the Longboat Observer and Sarasota Observer in 2017.
  • By Observer staff |
  • February 2, 2023
Observer managing editor leaves legacy of laughter, mentoring

After six years at the helm of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, Garwood is moving on.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 10, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: 'Get gas here often?'

Police reports from around Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Schnitzel, a zebra shark, was brought to Sarasota from an aquarium in Minnesota to be featured at the Science Education Aquarium
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2023
Mote prepares for the animals it will house in its new aquarium

As the infrastructure of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's new Science Education Aquarium is being completed, the aquatic creatures who will live there are being prepared to move to their new home.

  • East County
  • Business
(Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2022
Longboat Key Town Center construction proceeds into phase two

The majority of work in the stage is expected to be complete by the middle of 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High softball senior Grace Shaw-Rockey hit .345 with 21 RBIs in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Grace Shaw-Rockey

The Lakewood Ranch High senior will be a leader on the school’s softball team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 15, 2022
Sand Cay hosts annual Easter egg hunt

About 50 kids descended upon the lawn at the Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Michael 'Mike' LaPensee
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 8, 2024
James Michael 'Mike' LaPensee

James Michael “Mike” LaPensee, a longtime resident of Anna Maria, passed away June 22, 2024, at the age of 79.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota Police Department Capt. Demetri Konstantopolous
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2024
Sarasota police officer completes FBI National Academy program

Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos becomes the 12th graduate of the advanced training curriculum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Willow Reilly shows off her athleticism at the Toddler Olympics at Lakewood Ranch Library on Aug. 9.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 10, 2024
Competition heats up at the Lakewood Ranch Library Toddler Olympics

About 15 area toddlers ran an obstacle course to earn medals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
Dekyi Rongé with her canine companion in “Westminster.”
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 29, 2024
Productions and exhibits to catch before they’re gone

What’s happening in the arts this breezy season? Read on for a sneak peek at five cool bets.

  • Arts + Culture
Asolo Conservatory is producing Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 4, 2021
Pandemic or not, live theater is still alive in our area

Sarasota organizations work to produce shows for audiences in 2021.

  • Arts + Culture
Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball junior Kali Barrett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2023
Athlete of the Week: Kali Barrett

The Cardinal Mooney junior is averaging 12.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

  • East County
  • Sports
One resident recommended eliminating the diagonal lines from parking spaces, saying the riders of cycles or scooters could still think it's OK to park there.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2020
New parking fixes finalized in Village

Changes make it easier for police to write parking citations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rueben Wakefield, Jackson Purdy, Trezure Coles and Brooke Turner star in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" in the Ringling gardens.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 10, 2023
'Love’s Labour's Lost' gets Shakespeare into the groove

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's production of “Love’s Labour's Lost” comes to life in The Ringling’s earthly gardens with rap and slapstick.

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ODA boys cross country junior Kevin Gyurka is the top returnee in East County.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Gyurka

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore boys cross country runner is ranked 26th in Class 1A by Athletic.net.

  • East County
  • Sports
John Roble
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 28, 2024
Retired Navy officer recounts 32 years of service

Bird Key Yacht Club member John Roble reminisced on the naval career that made him the man he is today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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