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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2019
Rams football move to 5-2 with win over Sharks

Riverview will play Newsome next week in a de facto district championship game.

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  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 6, 2012
Town, Key Club make cases to appeals court

The town of Longboat Key and Longboat Key Club and Resort asked the Second District Court of Appeals in Lakeland to grant a review of a ruling that favored the Islandside Property Owners Coalition and two condominium associations.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 12, 2021
Shells stand up to storms

Longboat Key resident's beach art withstands storms with a little patience on his part.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 1, 2021
You Observed: Longboat Key Club tennis gets patriotic

The tennis players of the club came dressed in their Memorial Day best.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Klauber outlined the next steps for the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 planning effort at a meeting Friday. Although a new planning organization has formed, the community will stay involved, Klauber said.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota Bayfront stakeholders prepare for next phase

With a new group set to lead the redevelopment effort, others want to keep the focus on community needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The eastern portion of the trail at Joan M. Durante Park is closed for the foreseeable future.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 15, 2021
Town working to get Joan Durante Park boardwalks fixed after Eta

Tropical Storm Eta damaged the boardwalks in the eastern part of Joan M. Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 31, 2021
Summer sips continue on Longboat Key

J. McLaughlin manager Melanie Dale will continue to host Sip and Shop when requested.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 19, 2022
Gaide (Chmielewski), Irene M. DVM

Irene Mary (Chmielewski) Gaide of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Leslie, Jackson and Highland Michigan passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Florida at the age of 79 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The latest group of officers to go through the International Police Mountain Bike Association training.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 14, 2020
Sarasota Police find mountain bikes work in city

Sarasota Police Department officers use mountain bikes to get around the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Uzi Baram and Kathleen Callahan made the most out of their morning.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 16, 2021
Bobby Jones nature lovers clean up a bit

Sarasota groups and volunteers spend a weekend morning cleaning up the Bobby Jones Golf Club trail space.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police and fire-rescue personnel are on the scene in the 6900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 20, 2020
Police reopen road on Longboat after tree takes down power lines

More than 1,300 customers may be without power until 8:15 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2018
Sarasota County Commission, District 2: Ruta Jouniari

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Khushi Talluru, a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High School, can't wait to learn from medical workshops and screenwriting workshops at Disney Dreamers Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student accepted in Disney Dreamers Academy

Khushi Talluru, a freshman, will pursue her dream of becoming a doctor with the help of Disney Dreamers Academy.

  • East County
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 1, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Four engines, one source of suspicion

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Students from the Lakewood Ranch High theater department will perform at The Fringe Festival in Scotland in August.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High student actors take on The Fringe in Scotland

Lakewood Ranch High student actors take on The Fringe in Scotland

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Bay Watch will be releasing a million clams into the bay in 2020.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 3, 2020
Sarasota Bay Watch gears up for a clamtastic Scallopalooza

At the event's 10th anniversary, more of the community than ever is getting involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops - April 7, 1986, 5:10 a.m. 3700 block of GMD. Suspicious auto. People were looking for (and saw) Halley's comet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Senior Madison Facciolla talks to volunteer George Kruse about possible insurance options.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High School students learn financial realities

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors get a glimpse into life as an adult through Big Bank Theory program

  • East County
  • News
After months of tackling obstacles as a result of the pandemic, Greenbrook's Crystal Avery and Marty Satz become husband and wife during a ceremony on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch couple zigs and zags to marriage

Festive Main Street at Lakewood Ranch setting perfect for Greenbrook couple to say wedding vows.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch assistant coach Karter Clark
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2016
Shake up the routine

Young assistant brings his enthusiasm to Lakewood Ranch girls basketball program.

  • East County
  • Sports
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