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Al “Mifflin” Lowe and his dog, Pookie
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 13, 2016
Bird Key author triples the smiles

Al "Mifflin" Lowe will donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of his book to the ASPCA.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteers packed 40 boxes in less than an hour.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2011
Local VFW sends support overseas

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12055 will mail 40 boxes filled with foodstuff and other goodies to soldiers in Afghanistan this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
Cops Corner

Party problems. 4:34 p.m. -- 100 block of North Shore Road. Code Enforcement. A man reported that three men were on Beer Can Island "partying." Police found the underage suspects in a self-made lean-to with several empty beer cans nearby. The spring breakers were cooperative, and the remaining beer was emptied.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Town Manager Dave Bullock
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Holiday wish lists

Longboat Key leaders and residents unwrap their wishes for 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
High five: East County 6.11.2015

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • January 17, 2014
City Commission to review lift station recommendations

Five months after the city hired a new engineering firm to oversee the construction of Lift Station 87, commissioners will hear the group's proposal for finishing the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shaina Swan checks out a Jalisco Mule, made by Grove GM and Executive Chef Greg Campbell, and which will be featured at the Celebrity Bartender Challenge.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 31, 2019
ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

  • East County
  • News
On July 12, dead fish are pictured at the Longboat Key public beach access point directly across from Bayfront Park. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 28, 2021
Manatee County helps Longboat Key with red tide cleanup

Longboat Key has had seen foul odors and some dead fish accumulation return.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beach debris following tropical storm Nicole. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2022
Town beaches in good condition following recent storms

Town staff provided a report of the status of the beaches after nourishment projects and storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dolphin Aviation scholarship winners Jaxson French, Gabriel French, presenter Shannon Ciaravella, Chloe Sebiro, Halden Parker and Sephena Jackson. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 22, 2022
Local students awarded at Dolphin Aviation scholarship ceremony

The ceremony was held June 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2014
Sidelines

ODA's season ends in playoffs; LRCC to hold summer golf camp; Mustangs will host summer hoops camp; Ellenton to start hockey program

  • East County
  • Sports
(File) A railroad track near Payne Park may one day be replaced by an extension of the Legacy Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 15, 2016
Legacy Trail extension inches forward

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has given $50,000 to support an extension of the Legacy Trail. How big an impact will the gift make?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 13, 2021
Fitness enthusiasts check out Lakewood Ranch health event

After rocky year, Lakewood Ranch open house participants talk 2021 fitness resolutions

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Martha Gaffney loves hearing the history and poetry of Robert Burns every year at the Burns Supper.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 21, 2023
St. Andrew Society of Sarasota hosts Burns Supper

The annual Burns Supper celebrates the Scottish poet's birthday, camaraderie and Scottish heritage.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
First Step CEO Gwen MacKenzie discusses the Behavioral Health Response Team program during a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Kreisman Center Crisis Stabilization Unit.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2020
First Step, law enforcement launch crisis intervention program

The Behavioral Health Response Team is an initiative designed to produce better outcomes for individuals dealing with issues related to mental health and substance abuse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 22, 2009
Residents ask for prayers ... and a sign

Jim and Susan Pressly, Longbeach Village residents, want others to pray for their injured granddaughter. But they were told the banner in their yard violates town codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: September 1

Gordon Silver captured a pair of gators at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 1

Diane Suner captured these seashells found along North Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Construction of new homes of two bedrooms or fewer is down to 6.2% of all homes nationally, compared to 24.1% in the mid-1980s. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2022
Sarasota region ranks No. 22 for starter home availability

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton is ranked the 22nd best mid-size MSA in the country to find a starter home and eighth best among its peers in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adam Matin adds in dinner rolls before the food is sealed.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • April 9, 2020
Meals on Wheels of Sarasota continues to feed hungry amid pandemic

The nonprofit feeds nearly 600 people per day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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