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Ray Rajewski
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Rajewski will challenge Brenner for District 3 seat

Ray Rajewski, a Bay Isles resident, will run against Vice Mayor David Brenner in the March 2012 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
Cops Corner

Jan. 7 Distasteful demonstration 11:49 a.m. - 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Civil Disturbance. A woman told police she wanted them to take away a photograph of the president with an Adolf Hitler-like mustache being displayed by demonstrators. Police explained that the demonstration was orderly and that the First Amendment protected the photograph being shown. The woman was extremely upset that police would not remove the photo and requested the officer's business card.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The event, which is for both runners and walkers, will be held monthly until May 3.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: New Balance Free 5K Fun Run Series

New Balance Sarasota's Free 5K Fun Run Series is an easy way to keep your New Year resolution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Don and Suzy Gangnagel experimented with several different kinds of chicken breeds, but have settled with three, including the iconic white Delaware.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
Chickens on Rye

Love of chickens helps local couple discover another way to scratch out a living.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 23

Marvin Crepea captured this alligator sunbathing near a pond on Thornhill Court in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: September 23

Judith Horn captured these alligators relaxing alongside some spoonbills in Myakka State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Loeffler, Teri Hansen and Scott and Candy Greer at last year's event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2017
Bacchus on the Beach returns with perfect pairing

Food and wine enthusiasts are in for a treat on Nov. 9 and 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A fourth hotel is proposed for 5810 Midnight Pass Road, which currently serves as paid beach parking.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 19, 2021
Fourth hotel proposal submitted for Siesta Key

A 100-room hotel on 2.15 acres is proposed for a parcel located near Siesta Key Beach at 5810 Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota's new city seal in full color and monochrome versions. (Courtesy image)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
Sarasota commissioners approve new city seal

Seven months after launching a public engagement process, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a replacement of the 120-year-old city seal.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 23, 2020
Who should rule vacation rentals?

Local governments across Florida struggle to deal with regulating vacation rentals.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Andrea DeStefano and Kelly Granquist show off their Kindness Project rocks.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 6, 2017
Rock solid relationship

your town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
'Cabin Pressure' photo by Don Walker
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 31, 2016
Theater review: Starlite Players: 'Mind Games'

Starlite Players keep it short, sweet and silly.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tim Brewer fires up the team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2017
ODA football's culture coordinator instills uplifting spirit

The team is using positive psychology to get a mental edge.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Lakehouse Cove at Waterside home at 765 Tailwind Place sold for $1,717,500. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,451 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 17, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 2-6 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Como Circle tops the week's sales at $3.51 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
John Brill is a founding member of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 8, 2022
John Brill, an honored and humble veteran and Rotarian

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key is holding its ninth annual Veterans Day event on Friday at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Urbanite Artistic Directors Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • October 20, 2021
Small makes Sarasota's Urbanite theater special

Black-box theater productions often aim to fill a niche left behind by region's bigger productions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2019
Riverview football rumbles past Braden River

Tackling issues plagued the Pirates defense all night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • October 5, 2011
Education Center offers lifelong learning opportunities

Fall semester classes and workshops begin Oct. 17. Registration is open now.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • August 26, 2014
Day Trippin' — South Lido Park

Day Trippin' — South Lido Park

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