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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 19, 2020
Officer Kopp (yes, he's heard them all) visits Kiwanis Club

Longboat Key's code enforcement officer speaks to group about his job.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
4. Leonardo Dal Boni received the 2022 USTA Florida Player of the Year Award on Dec. 16 at Payne Park Tennis Center.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2023
Sarasota Fast Break: 02.09.23

Sarasota Fast Break: 02.09.23

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2009
County announces "MTI Day"

The Manatee County School Board, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Bradenton and the City of Palmetto will all honor Manatee Technical Institute this week for winning the SkillsUSA National Championship for six consecutive years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2010
Longboat road rage incident causes concern

After the driver behind him honked his horn, a 63-year-old motorist visiting from Maine waved his handgun in the air.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Melina Cuffaro says she enjoys playwright Lindsay Price's writing style.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Lakewood Ranch

Canadian playwright Lindsay Price visited Lakewood Ranch High School this week, holding playwriting workshops with theater students and working with actors in her play "Somewhere, Nowhere," which debuts at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 13, 2013
Home & Garden: The heart of the home

The Sarasota Orchestra Association will present its first Symphony of Kitchens, a two-day tour of eight kitchens in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 26, 2020
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing begins Friday in Sarasota County

Visitors to the site must be referred by a physician to be tested.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harriet B. Schaye
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 1, 2013
Obituary: Harriet B. Schaye

Harriet B. Schaye, 79, of Longboat Key, died at home March 28 after a long and valiant struggle with a heart ailment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Health In Motion mobile will visit 13 different sites in the month of August.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 29, 2013
Mobile medical unit to visit 13 sites in Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Health Department's Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit will provide free and low-cost health services at 13 sites around the county in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sen. Nancy Detert walks with Gov. Rick Scott as he tours Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
Scott visits regatta venue

Gov. Rick Scott also honored a local businessman with the Governor's Business Ambassador Award.

  • East County
  • News
"I'm excited to be able to play me and be sassy, which is really the only way to be," says Sadrina Renee, center, with her fellow "Brassy Broads" cast members Natalie Renee, left, and Carly Sakolove.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 12, 2011
FST's 'Brassy Broads' get boisterous

The women of Florida Studio Theatre's "Brassy Broads" pay homage to the wild, iconic women of Hollywood who came before them.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 08.04.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Braden River's Craivon Koonce and Raymond Thomas celebrate during the Pirates 38-10 Kickoff Classic victory versus River Ridge Aug. 19. (courtesy McKenzie Moritz)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Ready to pass the time with high school football?

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 2, 2013
City Commission candidates to face off in CONA forum

City Commission candidates to face off in CONA forum

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2014
Sidelines

ODA's season ends in playoffs; LRCC to hold summer golf camp; Mustangs will host summer hoops camp; Ellenton to start hockey program

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • July 18, 2024
Hospital Staff is 'Responsive and Reassuring'

“I felt I was in good hands,” says Mark Mattis, 66, of Lakewood Ranch, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former sales executive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 5, 2016
St. Mary welcomes new members

The Women’s Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted a luncheon and meeting for new members Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 5, 2013
Summer activities on Longboat Key

Savor summer days and nights on Longboat Key by checking these activities off your to-do list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Bello is like a naughty kid with a license to be what he is," Nock says of his clownish alter ego. "He's not childish, but he's child-like, and he loves making people laugh."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
Bello Nock: A Jolly Good Bello

Bello Nock is not afraid of heights or breaking stereotypes. The Circus Sarasota headliner shares the secrets to his success. Here's a hint: It takes hairspray and nerve.

  • Arts + Culture
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