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Going to the Pumpkin Festival is a tradition for Myakka City 12-year-old Collette Armstrong, 8-year-old Jeanette Armstrong, Cristina Rosas and 21-month-old Lincoln Armstrong.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 17, 2021
Hunsader Farms' 30th annual Pumpkin Festival begins in east Bradenton

Families enjoy shows, food and activities at annual Hunsader Farms' Pumpkin Festival in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
News Briefs

Port Dolphin sand deal signed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eastern phoebes eat many insects that humans find annoying. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 5, 2021
Bird of the week: Eastern phoebe

One of Florida's winter visitors, the medium-sized bird often snatches its insect prey from mid-air.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynn Lotsey and Bev Meadows with Kelly the cockatoo
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Save Our Seabirds held its annual soiree Friday, April 5, to raise funds for hospital operations and food. The Resort at Longboat Key Club catered the event; acoustic guitarist Dean Miller performed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 2, 2018
Cops Corner: Fake call for bail isn't convincing

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Business Observer

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  • Longboat Key
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City and county offices are closing in observance of Veterans Day on Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2018
City, county announce Veterans Day closures

Governmental offices and some recreational facilities will close Monday in observance of the holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 25, 2020
No to mandatory masks

Instead of more dictatorial mandates telling us how to live our lives, Sarasota’s elected officials could engage civic and business leaders and use their bully pulpits to urge citizens to act responsibly.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Although gyms are allowed to reopen across the state, the shared fitness facilities in some multifamily housing complexes remain closed.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2020
Coronavirus poses challenges for multifamily buildings

Residents and property managers in condos and apartments are finding ways to navigate shared indoor spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beaches and their upkeep was a big topic for speakers.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2022
Longboat's annual meeting gives residents a seat at the budget-planning table

The groups' goals for the next fiscal year offer a glimpse of what direction residents would like to see the town take.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Participants carried flags as they made their way north. Photo courtesy of Tina Adams.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 25, 2022
Longboat Key firefighters participate in Carry the Load walk

The walk goes for 30 days nationwide every year to honor the nation's first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 12, 2018
Ladies lunch in Lilly for Junior League of Sarasota

The Lilly Luncheon and Fashion Show was hosted Oct. 12 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
The project at 1329 Fourth St. will include tree-lined sidewalks that are at least eight feet in width.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
Rosemary developer defends tree removal

Community members are fighting to preserve two big trees on Fourth Street, but the developer is confident its plans will satisfy the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kansas City's Jennifer Imre-Justus and her sister Allison Imre, of Lakewood Ranch, hope to inspire others to support the American Cancer Society. Both sisters are cancer survivors. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch woman to share family cancer survival at Making Strides kickoff

Allison Imre will talk about her and her sister's cancer survival stories Aug. 25 to promote the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Firefighter-paramedic Jeff Bullock pins new lieutenant Ron Koper's badge to his uniform. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2022
Longboat Key fire department holds ceremony for retirement and promotion

Lt. Alan Jenkins retires after 12 years with the department. Firefighter-paramedic Ron Koper was promoted to lieutenant in Jenkins's place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 21, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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The Lakewood Ranch Little League 10-and 11-year-old All-Star team will compete in the Section IV Tournament July 8-10. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
City Manager Marlon Brown received high marks from city commissioners. (File photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 11, 2022
City Commission gives staff high marks in annual evaluation

The city manager, attorney, and clerk and auditor were evaluated by the commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Hagen Brody helped organize a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in March. A video about the event sparked the mayor’s outburst that led to prolonged conversations about his conduct. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 20, 2021
Commission declines to conduct investigation into mayor

Although officials and residents harbor concerns about Brody’s behavior, a majority of the City Commission saw no benefit in a formal investigation following a March outburst at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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