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James Linkogle, right, speaks with longtime co-worker Chris Sherrick at his retirement party. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2022
Longboat Key project manager's second retirement sticks

James Linkogle served the town of Longboat Key for 23 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom and Elaine Dabney drove from Longboat Key to Deltona so Tom could receive his first-round shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 2, 2021
Longboat couple takes 10-hour road trip for vaccine

Over the weekend, the couple drove three hours to Deltona to receive the COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 29, 2021
It’s time for new leadership

There comes a time in the life of every company when it needs new energy, new perspectives and new ideas. Unfortunately, that also means some of those who grew the business need to go. A case in point.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Luca Moschini through the sail.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 6, 2020
Sarasota kids do some smooth sailing at summer camp

Outdoor summer camps are staying the course, with many safety precautions in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Animal sanctuary seeks help, funds for new venture

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary recently purchased 16 acres in Myakka for its rescued horses. The non-profit now needs funds to get the facility in working order.

  • East County
  • News
Among the facets of local police work on the agenda for the Sarasota PD's Citizens Academy: the marine unit.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2019
Sarasota PD looks for Citizens Academy applicants

Behind the scenes look at police work kicks off in September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.18.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 5, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Myakka City's Olissio Zoppe brings his Cirque Ma'Ceo to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 28, 2019
Cirque Ma'Ceo comes to Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota

Cirque Ma'Ceo comes to Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: January 13

Dawn Scire captured this colorful image of sunset on Siesta Key beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 13

Mary Kondrat captured this photo of a heron walking the shoreline on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 10, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe breaks ground on improvements

The theater kicked off the first phase of its two-phase capital improvement plan.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Lesser, the director of the Manatee County Mosquito Control District, says the control district doesn't follow a set schedule to spray but rather depends on the science to determine when an area needs to be sprayed.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 19, 2021
More rain brings mosquitoes to east Bradenton

The Manatee County Mosquito Control District increases its mosquito attack.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting will be held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2020
Manatee County restarts land-use meetings

Meetings have been moved to the Bradenton Area Convention Center for now.

  • East County
  • News
Nicholas and Lawrence Metcalfe
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 22, 2011
Cafeteria Confidants: Take your Dad to School

Phillippi Shores Elementary students asked the important men in their lives to share lunch with them during "Take Your Dad to School" week. We asked the dads, grandfathers and kids to share some of their favorite school memories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Al "Mifflin" Lowe, author, recently published "Forgotten Founders."
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 10, 2023
Longboat author celebrates unsung historical figures in children's books

Al "Mifflin" Lowe's most recently published book, "Forgotten Founders," delves into the American Revolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A memorial featuring a plaque, a portrait of Shackelford and his favorite painting hangs in the school's media center. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 15, 2020
Sarasota High remembers teacher with memorial, scholarship

Robert Shackelford was a teacher at Sarasota High School. He died after testing positive for COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 13, 2016
Orchestrating Enlightenment

A fear-free-guide to classical music appreciation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 27

Pamela Williams photographed this double-crested cormorant in a pond by Player’s Drive in Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Connor LaGrange of the Patterson Foundation, Stacey Efaw and Laurie Swink of Selah Freedom and Jerry Fox of Christ Church of Longboat Key
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 8, 2022
$100,000 donation helps stop sex trafficking nationwide

Christ Church made a $50,000 donation matched by The Patterson Foundation to cover startup costs for Selah Consulting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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