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Benson with Marsha Panuce. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2017
Kissing booth helps raise money for ill dogs

Tips for Tails garnered more than $4,000 to benefit Donte's Den

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Judy Alexander and Kim Livengood hope The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime can become the center of an active business district.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2019
Sharing the limelight: Merchants plot new district near downtown

The proprietors of The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime aren't just trying to get a new business off the ground — they're working to enliven an overlooked portion of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Mustangs celebrate their fourth-straight district title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball does not take winning for granted

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs boys basketball team does not take winning a fourth-straight district title for granted

  • East County
  • Sports
Maddie Hotaling hula-hooped.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary School Field Day

McNeal Elementary School held its end-of-year Field Day for second-graders June 5. The second-graders played sports and games. In addition, fourth-graders played dodgeball, celebrating their FCAT writing scores.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Data shows police call volume

Longboat Key police responded to 5,734 calls in 2012, a slight drop compared to the 6,024 calls they handled in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Rams coach Josh Smithers talks with his team after the loss.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Riverview football coach will miss his senior class

The Rams lost to Steinbrenner 24-20 on Nov. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
News Briefs

Napier trial delayed to December; School district hopes to secure safety director; County searches for local history buffs

  • East County
  • News
Built in 1967, the home at 258 Robin Drive  has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,607 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 1, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 7-15

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
About 10 Key residents and business owners attended the regular meeting to show support for the Longboat Key trolley route.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 6, 2010
Beach decision still lingers

The Longboat Key Town Commission has until Jan. 3 to make a decision on its island-wide beach renourishment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 5, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre announces several new play commissions for Suffragist Project

The announcement took place during the FST President’s Dinner on May 5 in the Goldstein Cabaret.

  • Arts + Culture
H. Terrell "Terry" Griffin holds a copy of his newest novel, "Fatal Decree," published by the Longboat Key-based Oceanview Publishing.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 12, 2012
Q&A with Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell Griffin

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin discuss his seventh novel, 'Fatal Decree,' which comes out in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Weldon  Frost, 84, writes and taps out letters to the editor on his keyboard to the Longboat Observer when he feels important issues need to be addressed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
A Conversation with Weldon Frost

Longboat Key resident Weldon Frost, 84, writes and taps out letters to the editor on his keyboard to the Longboat Observer when he feels important issues need to be addressed. He recently sat down with the Longboat Observer to discuss everything from oil

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Since 2017, a development team has been working on plans for the Bath and Racquet Club, an effort that has drawn opposition from neighboring residents. The city rejected initial plans in 2020, but approved a revision this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 1, 2021
Another revision, another review for Bath and Racquet Club plans

After receiving a preliminary approval for a mixed-use project earlier this year, the development team is asking the city for permission to swap commercial space for up to 70 residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 28, 2018
Roskamp Institute hosts second annual sold-out Grey Matters symposium

The research institution shared it's latest findings with supporters on Sept. 28 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2020
Appreciation in the bag for Manatee County deputies

Manatee County Sheriff's Office accepts 300 gift bags from a group of thankful Lakewood Ranch women.

  • East County
  • News
Tina Bazell, Toni Auteri, Toni Coit and Bianca Scheip
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 14, 2021
After 40 years on St. Armands Circle, Toni's Too is still a constant in a changing world

European Alterations by Toni and Toni’s Too is on its third location, but loyal customers have followed at every turn.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 5, 2019
Sarasota County’s water quality summit reflects community's desire to face forward

The event, initially confirmed in February, was held from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Riverview High School’s on June 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city recognized commissioners Paul Caragiulo, right, and Shannon Snyder during their last meeting in office.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2014
Commission moves to tighten sign regulations

Responding to an ongoing controversy surrounding signs posted downtown, the Sarasota City Commission will restrict the placement of all private signs in the public right-of-way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner George Kruse, pictured at a Nov. 19 meeting, moved Jan. 26 to give administrator Cheri Coryea a 15 day notice of a vote to terminate her contract.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 26, 2021
Manatee County Commissioner admits affair, charges manipulation of his vote.

Manatee County commissioners move to vote on Administrator Cheri Coryea's job status for second time in three months.

  • East County
  • News
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