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Executive director Isaac Azerad.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
"My Jewish Journey" furthers friendships

Members are taking a deep dive into life before Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Aposporos and Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner, pictured, and Mayor Jim Brown provided early leadership for the foundation. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2013
Longboat Key Foundation established at CFSC

The foundation was formed last month to benefit the Key and its residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rocco Mangel is set to open Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar at University Town Center by December. It will be his ninth location in Florida. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 30, 2022
Rocco's Tacos owner aims for Dec. 1 opening at UTC

University Town Center in Sarasota will be Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar's ninth location in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Even after the builder put up netting, Cindy Lang and Lottie Varano are asking the city to do more to protect the Essex House property from the effects of the neighboring construction site.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 22, 2017
Residents ask for protection from neighboring developments

After sustained concerns from residents about falling debris and other issues, the city is examining its policies managing the side effects of new construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Principal Todd Richardson volunteers to kiss a pig to help the school raise more than $30,000. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
Kid at heart in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary principal hogs the attention while engaging his students and staff.

  • East County
  • News
River Club's Greg McGrew was known for being fair, respectful and a wonderful leader. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2021
Lakewood Ranch educator's death a huge community loss

Greg McGrew, an administrator, teacher and coach, dies from cancer at 58.

  • East County
  • News
Café L'Europe opened in 1973. Submitted
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 27, 2022
Café L’Europe announces new ownership

Ron and Julie Milton have agreed to sell Café L’Europe to John and Amanda Horne.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(From left) Fernando Bravo, Jane White, Theresa Sanders and Charlie Sanders wait in line to vote at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall on Monday. The line snaked around the building and through the back door.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 19, 2020
Early voting begins at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

Line of voters stretched around Lakewood Ranch Town Hall on first day of early voting.

  • East County
  • News
This River Club South home at 10515 Firestone Drive sold for $1.49 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,420 square feet of living area. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 27, 2022
Waterside Place home tops sales at $2 million

A home in Waterside Place tops transactions this week at $2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Birds feast after a fish kill-off in the backyard of Lakewood Ranch's Mark Engel. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 21, 2022
Dead fish are increasing in ponds around Lakewood Ranch

Heat and frequent storms are contributing causes of stinky fish kills in the Lakewood Ranch area, a University of Florida researcher says.

  • East County
  • News
Sawyer DeYoung said she believes the Cougars have what it takes to win a beach state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 25, 2022
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball earns national recognition

The Cougars are 9th in the nation according to MaxPreps and contenders to win not one, but two state titles

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 10, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The right tool for the job

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 5

Anna Passalaqua captured the sunset poking through a rain storm off Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
News Briefs

New playground installed in Durante Park; Town Hall to close for Christmas, New Year's; U.S. Army Corps considers shrinking Lido groin; Mediation ends in Arbomar lawsuit resolution

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 15, 2021
Families search for treasure at Children's Garden's Leprechaun Hunt

The family event was held March 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nick Gallardo (foreground) and Jared Mancuso are bringing roots rock back with a modern twist. (Courtesy photo: Destiny Jackson)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 13, 2022
FST cabaret brings the jukebox hits with a modern twist

"Rock & Roll Reignited" is taking on some of the songs you love best at Florida Studio Theatre. And bringing them back to the future.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 13, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Dirty laundry

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 1, 2022
Concession home tops sales at $4 million

A Concession home on Parkstone Terrace tops the week's sales at $4 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
All ages can delight in the hunt for shark teeth and fossils. Find spots that offer a loose graveling bottom,
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • May 21, 2020
Paddling in Peace

Think Gulf Coast beaches are your only waterfront respite? Think again. Take a quick drive east for a trip back in time, and experience the unspoiled Florida wilderness along the waters of Peace River.

  • LWR Life
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