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One area team clinches playoff berth, another falls from the undefeated ranks.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 9, 2017
East County football roundup: 10.09.17

One area team clinches playoff berth, another falls from the undefeated ranks.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 31, 2017
Critic's Spring Film Picks

Awards season might be over, but there are plenty of films to get excited about this spring.

  • Arts + Culture
The Observer wants you to share your favorite holiday memory or mishap in about 300 words or less.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 14, 2014
Observer seeks holiday memories stories

The Observer is collecting holiday stories that center around a great holiday memory or a holiday mishaps for our Dec. 25 issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Published book marks new peak for brothers

Part-time resident C. Robert Logue and his brother, Michael Logue, create 'From the Top of the Mountains.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexis Moss says she wants to focus her nursing career on psychiatric mental health.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Future nurse receives lesson in bedside manner in Manatee County

Manatee Memorial Hospital nursing staff, MTC instructors help nursing student achieve dream.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Daly
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 29, 2016
Jack Daly back on the dais

Despite receiving a heart valve replacement June 2, Commissioner Jack Daly hasn’t missed a beat at town meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Brown is running for the At-Large seat on the Town Commission.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission candidate profile: Jim Brown, At-Large seat

Candidate Jim Brown outlines his priorities and preferences in a Q & A with the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 27, 2012
Ocean Club meets code

A Siesta Key business veteran plans to roll the dice on a business some critics label as 'legalized gambling.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 2, 2019
Well, that's a fine 'how do you do'

There’s no place like home, or how it feels when you find it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
It's truly a small world, after all

When Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Katz met with St. Armands resident Nina Sysak recently, he realized it was not the first time they had met.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Most people will say it's easier to write a sad song," James White says. "When you write a happy song, you walk a fine line between happy and schmaltzy. It's not easy to do."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 29, 2010
Osprey trop-rocker releases his ninth album

James 'Sunny Jim' White has worked as a musician for more than three decades. The easygoing singer/songwriter shares the simple secrets to his success.

  • Arts + Culture
Based on the town's current millage rate of 1.8872 mills, the town would generate $137,000 less when compared to a year ago.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2012
Longboat Key preliminary budget balanced

The town of Longboat Key's 2012-13 preliminary budget is balanced despite declining ad valorem tax revenues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 15, 2018
Israel Tennis Centers showcases talent, mission

Four athletes and their coaches traveled from Israel to the United States to highlight Israel Tennis Centers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 3: David Zaccagnino

Zaccagnino will face Steven Jonsson and Matt Bower in the general election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 7, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2012
Saint Stephen's tops ODA in district action

The Saint Stephen's volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 25-12, 25-17, 20-25, 25-15 in a Class 3A-District 10 match Sept. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 19, 2013
Senior wrestler wins medal

Lakewood Ranch High senior Blake Riley-Hawkins battled back to finish fifth in the 132-pound weight class at the Class 2A state wrestling finals Feb. 15-16, at the Lakeland Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2012
Riverview tops rival Sarasota

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-10, 26-24, 25-15 Sept. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Henry Porter teaches five A's to his congregation: affection, approval, achievement, acceptance and appreciation. He's never felt like he needed to seek acceptance because there was someone who helped keep him in the loop.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 6, 2013
Paying It Forward

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's initiative to mentor becomes the song that never ends.

  • Arts + Culture
Pete Cumming has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2008.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 16, 2020
Search begins for Longboat Key's new police chief

Curent Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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