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Former Cardinal Mooney High quarterback Jared Clark is the Cougars' new head coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2020
Former Cardinal Mooney quarterback comes home

Jared Clark is now leading the school's football program.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Fifth grader Tasman Henry started a club to get more kids, and their families, exploring nature. Photo courtesy Julie Henry.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 15, 2018
Fifth grader creates nature club to get families outside

Tasman Henry is a force of nature, and she's using her new club to get families to stop and notice what's around them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 8, 2017
Plans to renovate Longboat fire stations in limbo

Town staff are still working to decide how much is enough.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 13, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
Keeping the faith for all religions

The Longboat Key Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service is right around the corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Postmaster Rodney Masengale and Dee Moog
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 9, 2011
Post office puts its stamp on service

Customer Appreciation Day took place Feb. 5, at the Longboat Key Post Office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2014
Arts festival raises awareness

The 20th annual downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Fair takes place Oct. 4 and 5, at Five Points Park and Central Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 27, 2009
Building industry: Reduced fees give Manatee a 'competitive edge'

Manatee officials last week lowered transportation impact fees by 50% for the next two years.

  • East County
  • News
Lee Gundersheimer performs in "In Remembrance" at Theatre Odyssey's Ten-Minute Play Festival in 2023.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 29, 2024
Lee Gundersheimer grabs spotlight with wide range of productions

The former artistic director of The Players is a commanding presence in Sarasota theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Tropical Storm Eta brought flooding to many parts of Longboat Key. Here Longbeach Village neighbors John DeVito (left) and Fred Kagi  (right) chat outside their homes in November 2020.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 3, 2021
Longboat Key makes changes to reserve funding criteria

The town of Longboat Key is making the changes ahead of the next fiscal year.3

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Holley Short, the Audubon Society's bird steward coordinator, is responsible for recruiting and educating volunteers willing to watch over the black skimmer colony during this crucial nesting period.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Volunteer stewards protect Lido black skimmer colony

As a colony of black skimmers settles into a new home on Lido Beach, a group of volunteers is ensuring beachgoers don’t interfere with the birds’ nesting season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 27, 2009
Man on the street: Favorite memories

On Friday, we headed to The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, where employees and guests were saying goodbye while hotels and shops prepared to suspend operations as of Sunday, Sept. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
Briefs

Briefs

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Annual Freedom Fest celebration in the works

It's time to pull out your most festive red, white and blue attire for Longboat Key's annual Freedom Fest Fourth of July celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate the 2016 Giving Challenge.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 30, 2018
Ready, set, give! 24-hour Giving Challenge 2018 launches at noon May 1

This year's Giving Challenge starts in less than 24 hours.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
Cops Corner 4.14.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
After a holiday weekend, the tall grasses and water surrounding the gazebo on Raymond Road are peppered with beer cans, said Ellen McKeefe, a bird naturalist volunteer.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 16, 2015
Should police stalk litterers at Celery Fields?

Volunteers say park becoming party central during holiday periods.

  • East County
  • News
The group of retired U.S. military officials met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, bottom right, and other Israeli officials. Courtesy photos
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 3, 2014
LBK resident meets Israeli prime minister

Rear Adm. Steve Branham and his wife, Susan Phillips, recently traveled to Israel with a group of military retirees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 11, 2014
Local candidate qualifying period opens

Candidates, including those running for community development districts, must turn in paperwork between June 16 to 20.

  • East County
  • News
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