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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
OBITUARY | Howard Sabin

Howard Sabin, 89, of Longboat Key, died June 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An All Faiths Food Bank pop-up distribution event will be held Sunday at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2024
Pop-up food bank scheduled for Sunday

All Faiths Food Bank and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee are partnering to provide groceries to Hurricane Milton-impacted residents in Sarasota.

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  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2009
All call: Welcome Back breakfast

Every year, it's a tradition that The Longboat Observer rolls out its annual 'Welcome Back' issue with coffee and breakfast treats for our readers. Visit the Observer office, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, between 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 to be among the first to receive your hot-off-press Welcome Back issue, along with a complimentary breakfast. Bring your friends and family for an opportunity to chat with Observer staffers and each other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Children enjoy a visit with Santa. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2011
Volunteers take 'flight' for terminally-ill children

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office, the Sarasota/Bradenton Airport Fire Department and others will host the 27th annual Flight to the North Pole Dec. 8. Contributions for the event are being accepted.

  • East County
  • News
East County sisters Audrey and Abby Lipton greet a pet therapy dog during a nursing home visit.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Temple hosts Mitzvah Day

East County children, their parents and grandparents, made a difference for those in need during Temple Emanu-El's Mitzvah Day May 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kara Weisman is the female world-record holder for most sailfish caught in a single day. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Kara Weisman

Kara Weisman is the female world-record holder for most sailfish caught in a single day. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • A time to celebrate |
  • November 20, 2019
Rockey - Stevenson ENGAGEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. David Stevenson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica, to William Rockey, son of Dr. and Mrs. Pat Rockey of Palm Coast, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2018
July enrollment set for TSA's expedited airport-security program

Pre-Check allows travelers to pass quickly through checkpoints.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 8, 2017
Booker schools show their pride

A group of students and staff went to clean the gravesite of Emma E. Booker.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Eliason submitted this photo of a duck and her nine ducklings, taken near her home in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2015
East County photo contest winner: July 9

Carolyn Eliason submitted this photo of a duck and her nine ducklings, taken near her home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Morag Reid submitted this photo of a black-bellied whistling duck taken in his backyard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2015
East County photo contest winner: July 30

Lakewood Ranch resident Morag Reid submitted this photo of a black-bellied whistling duck taken in his backyard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Boris Gozhansky submitted this photo of a brown anole lizard, taken on Leffis Key near Coquina Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
Longboat key photo contest winner: June 4

Boris Gozhansky submitted this photo of a brown anole lizard, taken on Leffis Key near Coquina Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2015
East County photo contest winner: September 3

Christopher Szymanski submitted this photo of a hungry black-crowned night heron along the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kevin Geary submitted this photo of a pelican fishing at sunset at the Bay Isles Beach Club on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 1

Kevin Geary submitted this photo of a pelican fishing at sunset at the Bay Isles Beach Club on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Craig Crawford submitted this photo of a sandhill crane chick at Stoneybrook Golf Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 29

Craig Crawford submitted this photo of a sandhill crane chick at Stoneybrook Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michelle Crabtree, of University Park, submitted this photo of the sun setting over the Braden River.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Nov. 5

Michelle Crabtree, of University Park, submitted this photo of the sun setting over the Braden River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Monica Mingote submitted this photo, taken while walking her dog outside of her home at The Preserve at Tara Golf & Country Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
East County photo contest winner: May 14

East County photo contest winner: May 14

  • East County
  • Neighbors
William Rosen submitted this photo of an osprey chasing an eagle off the roof of Grand Bay building four, taken from his Longboat Key lanai.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Longboat photo contest winner: May 14

Longboat photo contest winner: May 14

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Solvita model is one of 41 homes featured in this year's tour. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2013
Home tour traffic on the rise

Nearly 30% more visitors stopped by Lakewood Ranch visitor centers this weekend, compared to last year.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County's beaches are among the area's main tourist attractions.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2024
Sarasota County tourism continues downward trend in June

Although there were fewer visitors, there were still 265,000 room nights sold in June of this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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