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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 4, 2019
Cops Corner: Engine trouble on a sailboat

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cindy Walsh makes waffle cones Monday, Oct. 1 at Big Olaf on Siesta Key. Walsh estimates that she makes around 50 waffle cones a day.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Cone creation

Cindy Walsh makes waffle cones Monday, Oct. 1 at Big Olaf on Siesta Key. Walsh estimates that she makes around 50 waffle cones a day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns and Brynn Mechem | Observer staff |
  • April 4, 2019
Red tide life cycle hits four stages

From agriculture to storms, there are questions surrounding what factors actually influence red tide and its intensity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jean Lolli and Debby Johnson were recognized for their years of service at Forty Carrots.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 23, 2013
Forty Carrots celebrates 20 years

Forty Carrots Family Center celebrated their 20th Anniversary Wednesday, Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Three new owners opted for a new name and a fresh start for the Golden Apple Celebrity Theatre. File photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 17, 2013
The shows will go on at the Golden Apple

Three new partners, with ties to the theater-producing Nederlander family that operates 20 venues nationally, bring the historic Sarasota theater into the present.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarah Farmer, Hannah Arduini and Allison Tibor, all juniors at Braden River, work together to plan the prom at Braden River High School.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 11, 2018
Prom is still a big night in Lakewood Ranch

High school proms remain important to students and their parents.

  • East County
  • News
Some Hudson Bayou residents say a home on Prospect Street, right, is too big for the property on which it sits and are concerned new homes are changing the dynamic of the historic neighborhood filled with older homes, left. Photos by Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
Residents grapple with larger homes

Hudson Bayou residents say protecting trees is one possible way to preserve the character of their historic neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Outgoing Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey welcomes incoming Executive Director Anne Ross, who attended board meetings on a vacation day.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2015
Lakewood Ranch exec terms finalized

IDA supervisors approved contract terms with Anne Ross.

  • East County
  • News
Cassandra Atzrodt, Ahmad Ibsais and Alana Kelly stand behind Alex Kumar and Vinh Dong a week before their big at a national title. Not pictured are Justin Schwartz and Jaxson Bunes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 13, 2018
Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing

Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing and head for nationals in Austin, Texas.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 14, 2015
An Evening With Elizabeth Smart

An Evening With Elizabeth Smart

  • Black Tie
Jimmy Eatrides stands on the Longboat Island Chapel property, where the cell tower would be erected.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Longboat Island Chapel cell tower still in the works

The church is still working with Alpha Omega Communications to erect a tower on its property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Makena, Ethan, Joseph, Andrew and Peter M'mwirichia
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 15, 2020
Happy Father's Day, Longboat Key

Longboat's little ones give us an overview of their fathers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2015
ODA swims past Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams both posted victories against Northside Christian in district action Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Julia Krzywanski.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 4, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Julia Krzywanski

The EVO Athletics gymnast talks winning at regionals and her dream of visiting Germany.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cynthia Saunders, the School District of Manatee County superintendent, said the district's attorney, Mitchell Teitelbaum created a situation that compromised the integrity of his work.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County's general counsel required to undergo sensitivity training

School District of Manatee County's general counsel required to undergo sensitivity training

  • East County
  • News
Marie and Ray Wilhem with Sophie
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 10, 2019
Paint the Sarasota downtown red

The Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts celebrated 31 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Superintendent Tim McGonegal celebrated the event with Principal Kathy Hayes and, of course, mascot Chompy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
Walk-a-thon raises $10K

Gullett Elementary School students and business partners raised $10,000 during the school's second Chompy's Stomp Walk-a-Thon Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Event staff and participants chase one another with chalk.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 5, 2016
Color 5K: the race that never happened

Event organizers never even showed up.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Guy Expo

PHOTO GALLERY: The Guy Expo

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Juan Florensa’s department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key’s beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2014
Florensa shares Public Works duties with Kiwanians

Juan Florensa's department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key's beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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