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David Novak with royal swan marker David Barber. Courtesy photos.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
The triumph of the swans

Harbour Links unofficial swan keeper David Novak discovered he was in the presence of royalty.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Louisville Metro Police say the brothers are suspects in the stabbing death of a 23-year-old man in a McDonald’s parking lot Jan. 15.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 20, 2012
Deputies arrest fugitives wanted for murder

U.S. Marshals Service and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office worked together to arrest two men wanted for murder in Louisville Kentucky.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 10, 2015
Developer plans upscale Rosemary hotel

Boston-based developer Jason Cincotta is moving ahead with plans for a 76-room hotel at 599 Cocoanut Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA catcher Parke Phillips went 2-for-4 in the Thunder's 6-2 victory versus St. Petersburg Catholic March 23.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2016
ODA posts district win

The ODA baseball team beat St. Petersburg Catholic 6-2 March 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2010
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 4, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 9 and 10

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 9 and 10

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2012
Commissioners to meet board candidates

The commission will meet applicants before deciding who will fill seats n four boards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karmic Journey has his tail fluffed up. The one-year-old winner was only two ribbons aways from a grand champion designation.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2015
This week in history 10.1.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In a March referendum, the foundation sought to convert the commercially zoned 1.8-acre lot at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive to residential use, allowing for 10 homes to be developed. The referendum was rejected by 58% of the vote.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 23, 2017
Self-storage on Longboat? Probably not, commissioners say

Referendum to convert Mote Foundation land to residential failed in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 21 Shutter speed 9:54 p.m. - 1600 block of South Tamiami Trail. Petit Theft. A restaurant owner had placed his laptop on a counter at the back of his restaurant. It sat just below an open window. The restaurant was closed, and the owner and his sister were the only ones in the building, but the computer was stolen. The owner believes someone may have reached through the window and grabbed it.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Kay Thayer returns a serve at the Longboat Key Tennis Center, where you can get a "serving" of a different kind on Thanksgiving Day.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2019
Giving thanks, the Longboat Key way

This island is full of its own traditions. Here's what a Thanksgiving Day on Longboat Key might look like.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Dancer in Blue" by William Jerdon
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota Secretary and incoming President Jake Hartvigsen (left) alongside Past President and current board Chairman Michael Schuchat, a Lakewood Ranch resident.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 22, 2019
Call of the Future

The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota adapted to attract new members while keeping its community service intact.

  • LWR Life
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 6, 2010
Film review: 'Up in the Air'

George Clooney's impeccable performance in the new film 'Up in the Air' has 'Oscar' written all over it and, boy, does he deserve it.

  • Arts + Culture
Be a beach bum: Grab your towel and sunscreen and head to one of the island’s 11 public beach accesses.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
Summer bucket list: Top nine things to do

If you're sticking out the summer showers and 90-degree temperatures, here are suggestions for the most dogged of days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Mirabella

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella allowed two hits and struck out 12 in six innings to lead the Lady Pirates to a 10-0 victory over Manatee March 5. She also went 3-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ly Tran and Fatima Moon are the partners behind Moon & Co. Eyewear, the first tenant to move into the new retail space at 1500 State St.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
Mixed-use projects land commercial tenants

Throughout downtown, a new wave of residential developments also feature retail and restaurant businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner 3.10.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2015
Top Stories - Sarasota: December

A Jacksonville firm will try to redevelop the vacant 15-acre Sarasota waterfront, former Quay site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Sarah DeHeer. Courtesy of Alton Brown.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 17, 2017
Dinner and a Show: A Conversation with Alton Brown

With his touring live variety show, ‘Eat Your Science,’ the chef and T.V. personality blends his two passions — performance and food.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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