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The robbery-homicide at the Zota Beach Resort took place Aug. 4, 2017.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 18, 2017
Off-duty Longboat officers provide Zota security

As hotel seeks new security company, town police fill in on their own time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Country Club East home at 7625 Haddington Cove sold for $1,837,000. It has three bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,835 square feet of living area.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 21, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $2.15 million

A Country Club home tops the week's sales at $2.15 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2022
County considers higher tourist-tax rate

Sarasota County passed the threshold in 2021 for state certification as a High Tourism Impact County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Warren Pizzello and daughter Amy Kippin slice the cake.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 20, 2022
Bradenton World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

At age 100, Navy veteran Warren Pizzello tells stories of his time about the USS Mount Olympus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 22, 2021
Siesta Key estate lists for $5.8 million

Focal point of "Casa Flamingo" is a 45-foot long Roman bath.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Peter and Barrie McKenzie with Rachel O’Brien, center, with their pugs. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
Pugs on parade

Peter and Barrie McKenzie invited fellow Pug Rescue member Rachel O'Brien for a weekend of fun in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 10, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe breaks ground on improvements

The theater kicked off the first phase of its two-phase capital improvement plan.

  • Arts + Culture
Town Attorney David Persson will ask the commission for permission to appeal a ruling at Monday’s meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 7, 2012
Key Club likely to appeal writ ruling

Town Attorney David Persson recommended that the town appeal if the Key Club appeals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All sorts of costumed creatures will be leaping out at the Tunnel of Terror attraction. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 28, 2020
Scarier than a dirty car

The spooky car wash experience starts Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 17, 2020
Traffic, Village parking on Tuesday's agenda

Longboat Commissioners meet at 1 p.m. for regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 4, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 4

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 4

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Nate Jacobs, founder of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, engaged Rhames in a moderated discussion about his career. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 31, 2022
Actor Ving Rhames implores WBTT audience to follow their dreams

The "Mission Impossible" actor doesn't know how he made it to the top of the acting heap, but he credits his faith, his craft and his instinct for survival for leading him to Hollywood success.

  • Arts + Culture
Derek Wagner, standing second from right, was honored before Cardinal Mooney's game against Canterbury. Wagner poses alongside his family (Bryce Wagner, Grant Wagner and Sara Wagner) and Mooney senior Joseph Beach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 31, 2022
Mooney boys lacrosse coach motivates team to massive comeback

Derek Wagner picked up his 100th career win in February and has plenty of wisdom to share.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The fountain at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch was filled with bubbles this morning. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2020
Bubbles fountain up in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets bubbly surprise.

  • East County
  • News
Whitney's outdoor seating will be situated under the new canopy constructed on the front of the building.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 16, 2019
North-end eatery gains Longboat's permission for outdoor seating

Whitney's adds parking provision on adjacent parcel to accommodate increase in capacity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger

Here are the donation totals for All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School fifth and fourth graders work work together to donate 57 bags filled with clothing, stuffed animals and blankets to Afghan children who are refugees. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 21, 2021
McNeal Elementary students collect donations for Afghan refugees

McNeal Elementary students work together to collect blankets, stuffed animals and clothing for Afghan refugees.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It's a gusher!

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.23.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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