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Amy Gorman and Angela Massaro-Fain. Courtesy photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sisters find time to play ball

Members of Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good enjoy Bradenton Marauders game.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Ronn Wyckoff is the only person in Florida Senior Games history to shoot a perfect 30/30 in the free throw competition twice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2018
Sarasota man makes history in Florida Senior Games

He is the first person to go 30 for 30 in the free throw competition — twice

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Fire and Rescue Department won second place in Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off. Photo by Anna Brugmann.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 11, 2017
Longboat Key Fire Association heats up chili cook off

The association placed second in Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Italian chef greeted Ciao Italia! diners.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 11, 2019
Owner of Holmes Beach restaurant buys Longboat location

Longboat diners can still get their Italian food fix

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Greg Bartoli stands on the upper floor of the PopStroke restaurant that opened April 28 at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 27, 2022
PopStroke opens its entertainment and restaurant complex in Sarasota

Tiger Woods and Greg Bartoli partner to bring mini golf to the East District at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Patti Lopez said volunteering at Southeastern Guide Dogs is rewarding and fills a void in her life. She often volunteers in the nursery and kindergarten rooms.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2019
Good Works: Patti Lopez

Patti Lopez has only been volunteering there for eight months, but she has clocked in more than 135 hours of service. The annual average is around 145 hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 4, 2009
Local developer lands on hard times - again

Gary Moyer is being sued for foreclosure on two properties, including his $950,000 East County home.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.26.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Town Commission will also hear an update about a new community center for the island at Town Hall today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 15, 2012
Commission reviews telecommunications options today

The Town Commission will discuss a telecommunications study that will likely lead to more discussions about cellular towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allessia Ukmar.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Allessia Ukmar

The Cardinal Mooney goalkeeper talks her start in the sport and her best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
U.S. Army and Vietnam War veteran Herman Martinez plays the drums while on stage with Bradenton-based band Whiskey Blind. Martinez founded the Del Webb Association of Veterans and Military Supporters.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 24, 2021
Rockin' concert honors vets

Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Concert commemorates Memorial Day and honors veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Head Coach T.J. Goelz said he believes this year's Mustangs can reach the state finals — if they keep developing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2021
Mustangs softball looks different this year, but expectations remain high

Roster turnover has not changed the program's attitude.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ripley and John Wild
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Dogged duo promote lawn party

John Wild and his canine companion, Ripley, stopped by the Longboat Observer/Longboat Key Chamber office Friday, Sept. 28, to drop off tickets for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cliff Dawson, the new director of bands at Braden River High School, makes a few jokes during Marching Band of Pirates rehearsal. Students say Dawson is outgoing, entertaining and serious.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 6, 2021
Braden River High School welcomes familiar face as new director of bands

New Director of Bands Cliff Dawson hopes to continue the success the Pirates had under Jeramiah Bowman.

  • East County
  • Schools
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the town of Longboat Key to hold its IntroLBK 2021 class on Zoom instead of having the Citizens Academy in person.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 24, 2021
Town to offer virtual IntroLBK 2021 class again

The free classes about Longboat Key Town Government are offered from June 22-24 on Zoom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood's Devin McDermott ran more than 300 miles last summer to prepare for the cross country season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2010
Return to form

After a breakout performance her freshman year, Lakewood Ranch High School junior Devin McDermott is a big reason why the Lady Mustangs currently are ranked No. 1 in Class 3A.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 12, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A contested 180

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 2, 2019
Events to attend in 2019

Here's our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

  • Black Tie
Jakobi Davis developed Novum through the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County’s Perlman Price Young Entrepreneurs Program.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 23, 2018
Pedal power

Jakobi Davis combined a passion for engineering and environmental sustainability to create a new way to get charged.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The renovations will reduce the number of the screens at the theater from 20 to 11.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2017
Main Plaza owners announce 'luxury' makeover for Hollywood 20

Regal Cinemas agreed to a new lease on Main Street, with $3 million in improvements planned to transform Hollywood 20 into a high-end movie theater.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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