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Committee members Andrea Capek, Areaka Jewell, Sean Murphy and Libby Soderberg
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 29, 2023
Sarasota Police Foundation hosts Blue and White gala

The annual event put on by the Sarasota Police Foundation at Michael's On East on Jan. 28.

  • Black Tie
Carol Furlong watches her shot sail over the net.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 20, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Carol Furlong

Carol Furlong is the team captain for the Longwood Run Senior 4.0 Women's Doubles team and was recently named the USTA's December 2010 Tennis Captain of the Month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
locker-room
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • March 17, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Post-gym survival kit

Let's Talk Locks: Post-gym survival kit

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sands Robnick.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
'The U.S. Constitution did not take this long to write'

Commissioners expressed frustration at the slow pace of a Comp Plan and code rewrite.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carol Brualdi, Rebecca Thompkins, Les Brualdi and William Thompkins
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 22, 2022
Honorees recognized at Corinthian Dinner

The annual dinner was held on April 20.

  • Black Tie
A rendering shared at today’s Planning Commission meeting showed plans for a hotel at Calle Miramar and Beach Road on Siesta Key. Rendering via Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2021
Planning Commission endorses Siesta Key hotel plan

Despite lengthy public testimony in opposition from island residents, the county advisory board supported applications tied to a Siesta Key Village hotel.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2022
Man faces murder charges in death of Sarasota woman

The suspect was found unconscious at crime scene and was taken to a hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David and Brianna Sobotka are thrilled to be raising their little girl on Longboat Key.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 16, 2022
The Beach Harbor Club welcomes its first baby

Blair Marie Sobotka is the first newborn to live at the Beach Harbor Club since it opened in 1970.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauryn Dougherty.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauryn Dougherty

The Riverview High senior talks learning pole vault and her dream vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The invincibly ignorant
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 18, 2023
The invincibly ignorant

The antisemitic protesters are so brainwashed that truth and evidence make no difference. Have faith: "Remnants" will prevail.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bryan Veith.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 30, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Logan Veith

The Braden River junior talks his favorite memory and improving his game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Norman Pritchard at his last service at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 31, 2023
Pastor at Christ Church retires after nine years

The Rev. Norman Pritchard served the Presbyterian Church for 50 years and made a mark in service and worship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 13, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Dirty laundry

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The bow-bearer knob-lizard was discovered in 1911 and is a contender for largest mosasaur ever found.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 2, 2020
Mote travels back in time with new exhibit

Savage Ancient Seas will be open through May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashtyn O'Shea.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ashtyn O'Shea

The senior talks Southeastern University and the setter position.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key's Bank of America branch reopened for in-person banking on June 27. It's open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. (File)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2022
Bank of America's Longboat Key location reopens

The initial closure was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Various unusual phenomena, including repeated electrical issues and gusts of cold air, have been observed at The Gator Club, said manager Josh Hojnacki.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 26, 2023
Where to find the ghosts in Sarasota

Theatrical specters, drink-pouring apparitions, a ghost dog and more are said to haunt these historic Sarasota sites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alisha Espinosa, foreground, and the cast of "A Skeptic and a Bruja" seek answers from the beyond. (Courtesy photo: Dylan Jon Wade Cox)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2022
Skeptics peer into the beyond in 'Bruja'

Rosa Fernandez’s "A Skeptic and a Bruja" brings the next world close to home at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2022
Fruitville crash cleared, lanes reopen

Non-life threatening injuries were reported in a rollover incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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