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Firefighter-paramedic Ron Koper, Lt. Alan Jenkins and firefighter-paramedic William Lewis, who will be working the Thanksgiving shift.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 19, 2021
Workers on Longboat Key share stories of Thanksgiving on the clock

Someone has to keep the island running, and it often falls to first responders or restaurant servers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Human Resources Consultant Ron Hamilton and new BPC board of directors members Tony Gamelin, Jeff Jackson and Jennifer Jorgesen
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2023
Bay Park Conservancy adds three new board members

The nonprofit overseeing The Bay park continues to expand its range of expertise as it prepares for phase two development.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Dawn Landreville |
  • March 17, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident questions 'Click It' tactics

I don't believe parents dropping children off on school property should be targets of the sheriff's office.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Sharks will maintain control of Selby Aquatic Center for up to the next 30 years.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2019
Sarasota County Commission approves Selby Aquatic lease

The Sarasota Sharks have maintained control over the property since early 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtney Davenport, Kelly Munch and Diana Dunn
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

The Junior League had many people come out to G. Wiz, Friday, April 13, for the Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 1: Bridget Mendel

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Dick and Lorraine Vitale will celebrate 52 years of marriage next May. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2022
Dick Vitale talks turkey, lessons and love at Thanksgiving in Lakewood Ranch

The ESPN announcer gave thanks for those donating to the V Foundation, his long tenure at ESPN, his family and his 52-year love affair with his wife, Lorraine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mario Martinez Reyes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Mario Martinez Reyes

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 11U All-Star hit .571 in the team's district tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Candidates answer Islandside questions

L'Ambiance held a candidates debate in conjunction with Grand Bay Thursday, March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mustangs senior forward Owen Speir chases down the ball against Braden River High. Speir is a team captain.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 3, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs soccer is getting stronger

After a rough middle stretch of the season, Lakewood Ranch soccer is on the upswing.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 25, 2009
City accused of hypocrisy

Developers say the city is allowing itself greater latitude on its Palm Avenue parking garage project than it does with any private development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Gray. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 1, 2021
Republicans Club of Longboat Key has new leadership

After six years, the presidency of the club is changing hands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 31, 2021
Driver arrested in car-bicycle crash on Longboat Key

Sarasota Police take driver into custody on Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota senior Adam Bradtmueller won three medals, including a gold medal in the 3,200-meter run, at the Class 4A state championship May 6-7, at IMG Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 12, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sarasota senior closes high school career with state championship run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2016
UPDATE: Lakewood Ranch High School administration calls off lockdown

The school received an anonymous threat over the phone this morning.

  • East County
  • News
Cat Depot Humane Educator Ellie Levine brings Winney to kids to be petted.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 21, 2023
Cat University teaches kids lessons on all things cat

Cat Depot Community Center held Cat University to teach students the basics of cat caretaking while having fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 19, 2015
Veni, Verdi, Vici: The Sarasota Opera conquers the Verdi Cycle

This month, the Sarasota Opera kicks off the final season of its Verdi Cycle, a project nearly 30 years in the making — and something that’s never been done in the history of opera.

  • Arts + Culture
Steve Scott says he's grateful to the Good Samaritan who administered CPR to him and wants to "pay it forward."
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • August 26, 2021
Years later, Sarasota man wants to thank the 'angel' who saved him

2019 heart attack brings resident of Jefferson Center Retirement Home to new outlook.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Betty Aden hits the ball during a doubles match in last year’s Observer Challenge. File photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 22, 2011
The challenge is on for this year's Observer Challenge

It's that time of year again. The Observer Challenge takes over the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center courts for the 12th year in a row from Friday, Dec. 9, through Sunday, Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
All Angels gets jazzed up

On March 20, nearly 90 church members gathered for a Jazz Night complete with live music from the Al Hixon Band.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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