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Christian McKay chats with coach Bob Smithers while changing weights during a practice at Booker High on Jan. 23. McKay will compete for a state title Feb. 2 at Panama City Beach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2018
Sports gave Booker High senior a needed lift

The state title favorite weightlifter originally joined to gain mental toughness.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mary Elizabeth Roca Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 25, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 26, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Roca, Jane Drake and Verna Lee Ferris died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eggs were scattered along the path leading to the shore at Beach Access 5 for the SKVA Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 26.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 14, 2016
Roadblocks threaten future SKVA Easter egg hunts

County staff says the business association needs to obtain certain approvals to continue to host the event in its location off Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Susan and Josh Braunstein at the Wounded Warrior Project ride Feb. 13, in St. Petersburg.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 24, 2016
Fit couple share admirably active lifestyle

Longboat Harbour residents Josh and Susan Braunstein fit physical activity into their daily routines.

  • Health
Photos by Pam Eubanks Helene Levin talks with project engineer Kevin Ingle about the imminent need for alternatives to I-75.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Public shares concerns on plans

Citizens say the I-75/University design makes sense, but they worry about the timing of improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Kathie Micko and Maggie and Marko Sumney, of the Ghost Hunters SRQ, believe in spirits, but do so cautiously.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 30, 2013
Ghost Hunters skeptically chart paranormal activity

The Ghost Hunters SRQ, a Sarasota non-profit that uses science and tools to prove or disprove paranormal activity, shared their tactics with an audience full of believers in the paranormal at Braden River Library.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 30, 2021
Riverview football shut down by Venice

The Rams failed to generate enough offense in a 42-7 road loss

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 26, 2022
My Hometown Fest returns to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Live music, food and craft beverages lead to funds for the Sertoma Kids Speech and Language Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
High school sports roundup: 02.16.21
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.16.21

High school sports roundup: 02.16.21

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
Birth Announcements 11.26.09

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Five men push a vehicle Monday through the Beach Road intersection in front of the main access to Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
Beach Road drainage fix faces delay

The $2.8 million improvement project that will replace an outdated system was delayed after changes were made to the design.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Town Commission also accepted a Gulf of Mexico Drive signage plan presented by the Florida Department of Transportation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2011
Commission will ratify contract

The Longboat Key Town Commission will ratify a one-year Longboat Key Fire Rescue contract next month. The contract will expire in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The colorful and elaborate lighting display at this shopping center in Vaulx-en-Velin, France, shows the capabilities of the lighting system that will be installed at Selby Five Points Park.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
Selby Five Points Park sees the light

An $81,000 tree-lighting system, capable of 60 million color tones, will soon illuminate Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
FULL STORY: Millage rate flat at 1.8872

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved unanimously the millage rate and budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy Mary Elizabeth Carey's "salmon poached in champagne" recipe.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mary Elizabeth Carey

Mary Elizabeth Carey retired as a Manager of International Ex-Patriot Center for the Exxon Corporation, a job that kept her very busy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
Obituary: David Lund

David Lund, 80, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Holland and Pastor Kelvin Lumpkin issued a duel endorsement today for Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 26, 2013
Former candidates issue double endorsement of Atwell, Dorfman

Linda Holland and Kelvin Lumpkin endorse Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman in run-off election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 104th Manatee County Fair's midway is full of rides, carnival games and other activities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2020
Manatee County celebrates 104th Manatee County Fair

Manatee County celebrates 104th Manatee County Fair

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2019
Buddy Up Tennis aces annual fundraiser

The "Tennis with the Stars" event was held at Bath and Racquet Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Victim Advocate Coordinator Autumn Roppolo, GAL Child Advocate Manager Lynne Higgins, Sheriff Tom Knight,  GAL Director Toni Latortue, GAL Advocate Manager Keith Hammond, Community Affairs Director Kaitlyn Perez, Col. Kurt Hoffman
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 26, 2019
Sheriff Tom Knight named 2019 Community Advocate Of The Year

In 2018, the Sheriff's Office collected more than 1,300 gifts and more than $3,700 in gift cards for GAL in a holiday toy drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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