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Angie Blanco, Ann Harris and Trevor Harris surprised dad Chris Sachs with a bell-ringing appearance. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 14, 2021
Longboat Key bell ringers get into the spirit

Bell ringing has been full of surprises this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2014
Daly vs. Grossman; Jaleski vs. Younger

The town has two contested races after the deadline passes for candidates to qualify.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Closed to golfers since the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic and reopened in mid-2020 as a series of nature trails, Bobby Jones is in line for a restoration of its original 18 holes. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 31, 2022
Bobby Jones trails to close to allow initial golf course restoration

Renovated golf course could be open by November, city says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police Chief Pete Cumming, Katie Johns and Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 16, 2019
Thanks for the memories, Longboat

Community editor Katie Johns reflects on her time with Longboat Observer before heading off to a new job in her hometown.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sam Wright and Kat Samai stretch upwards.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 9, 2021
St. Armands Circle hosts last "Breathe" yoga session of summer

The yoga classes were part of the "Sol of the Circle" summer events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Goodwill stores in Sarasota and Manatee counties will lay off more than half their employees.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 27, 2020
Goodwill Manasota lays off more than half its workforce

Goodwill Manasota in Sarasota and Manatee counties lays off more than half its workforce

  • East County
  • News
When Lauriel Trotman and the Sailors take the field next fall, the football landscape of Florida will look a lot different.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 3, 2022
Prose and Kohn: FHSAA makes major change to football structure

Programs will now be separated by Metro and Suburban umbrellas, then by enrollment.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde were the top-three vote-getters among the 8 candidates in the March 14 election.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Get to know the 2017 Sarasota City Commission candidates

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are the three remaining candidates in a May 9 run-off election for two open seats on the commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Women’s Club of Cascades of Sarasota officers are Betty Vogel, Grace Beezie, Ann King, Sandy Collins, Susan Hetzler, Marianne Salotto, Sue Gates, Jane Faix and Linda Ahern.  Photo by Cindy Salomone.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
CLUB NEWS: Cascades Women’s Club installs officers

Art in the Park celebrates 20 years

  • East County
  • News
Michael Demarski, the owner of 3Form Fitness coming to Waterside Place, was the first to get the keys to his business.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 14, 2021
Business build-outs begin at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch

Excitement grows in Lakewood Ranch as Waterside Place business owners get their keys to begin their build-outs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 14, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts welcome back dinner

The temple also welcomed a dozen new members to the congregation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School second grade teacher Martha Ferra, left, is teaching with her daughter, third grade teacher Xiomara Cappiello, for the first time.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2019
Teaching together at McNeal Elementary School

Teaching runs in the family at McNeal Elementary School

  • East County
  • News
Michael Koczersut and Ronald Alvarez, who are students in the Manatee Technical College EMT program, have been able to sharpen their skills using the new ambulance simulator.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 11, 2021
New ambulance simulator prepares Manatee Technical College EMT students

EMT students at MTC can practice emergency scenarios using the new ambulance simulator.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 26, 2022
My Hometown Fest returns to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Live music, food and craft beverages lead to funds for the Sertoma Kids Speech and Language Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 31, 2020
Spooky fun around the classroom in Lakewood Ranch

Primrose schools in Lakewood Ranch continues tradition of annual Parade of Costumes.

  • East County
  • News
Although restaurants reported indoor dining activity has increased in 2021, demand continues to be high for outdoor dining space.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Feeding Frenzy: Sarasota restaurants adjust to increased activity

This time last year, dining rooms were forced to close because of COVID-19. Today, some restaurants are struggling to keep up with demand from customers eager to eat out.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 23, 2021
Thomas (Tom) H. W. Jones, Jr.

Tom was born in Bryn Mawr, PA to the late Thomas and Louise Jones, and raised in Norristown, PA.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 17, 2019
Mark Hubbard wins inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

Maverick McNealy finished two strokes back at Lakewood National Golf Club

  • East County
  • Sports
Sunny and Richard McGrath
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 10, 2021
Republican Club of Longboat Key gets update from town leadership

At the club's November meeting, town officials provided an update on life on Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beachplace is one of many nonconforming properties on Longboat Key.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 18, 2018
Longboat P&Z makes long-awaited recommendations

Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board tackles nonconforming properties at meeting Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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