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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 10, 2022
The school board dilemma

After Tom Edwards declared he is working for woke-ism, he triggered questions about Lauren Kurnov.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Maria Wirries' aunt gave her a xylophone when she was still a baby. At 18 months, she started singing nursery rhymes in tune.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Little miss sunshine

East County singer Maria Wirries goes from guest artist to the main attraction. The little girl with the big voice turns 13 and prepares for her first solo concert.

  • Arts + Culture
No one is sure when the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's legal mess will be cleared up.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2015
Colony: The legal maze

What legal hurdles remain before a new Colony Beach & Tennis Resort can rise? The Longboat Observer breaks down three major legal issues that need resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan and Cliff Scholz, Susan and Tim Clarke and Mickey Callenen attended last year's Party on the Pass.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Save the dates

We're looking forward to an eventful season. Here, we choose our top 10 picks for the winter/spring season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former MLB player Ian Desmond was hired to coach the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team on May 21.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 27, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High adds major-league experience with baseball coach

Ian Desmond, a Sarasota native, is embracing a new chapter with the Mustangs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Workers from Florida Sign Co. today are busy erecting a new monument sign for Honor Animal Rescue at its Lorraine Road ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sign-sational

Workers from Florida Sign Co. today are busy erecting a new monument sign for Honor Animal Rescue at its Lorraine Road ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eric Cross’ “Paper Dress” from Iconcept 2011 is on display at Art Center Sarasota as part of Iconcept Retrospective in Gallery 2
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota opening reception

Art Center Sarasota hosted an opening reception for four new exhibitions Thursday, Feb. 28.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High School's Cesar Valera and Erika Vargas are excited for graduation.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 20, 2023
Braden River High graduates look to the future

Braden River High School celebrates the graduation of 385 students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Allegiant now flies to 30 cities from SRQ.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 17, 2022
Allegiant adds Minnesota flight to Sarasota airport

The twice-weekly service launches from SRQ in October.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 27, 2021
Community welcomes Sarasota Art Museum's new Executive Director

The welcome reception was held Oct. 27.

  • Black Tie
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 11, 2022
Jamie Hannon named Southside Elementary School principal

Hannon has served as interim principal since July 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Replacing the Coon Key Bridge is a key portion of a plan to connect the islands and mainland with a multi-use trail.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 18, 2021
Sarasota leaders will rank road priorities Jan. 3

At first commission meeting of the new year, road and transportation projects will be discussed.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Obituary: James McConnell

James McConnell, 87, of Longboat Key, died Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 22, 2022
All Angels hosts first Spring Fling

The church hosted an outdoor get-together for its congregants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joelle Prado and Howie. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
MTC surgical addition a real dummy

Manatee Technical College's Surgical Technology program receives new educational mannequin.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 2, 2009
Florida institutes news seat belt law

On June 30, a new seat belt law went into effect, making it a primary offense not to wear a seat belt. The change means that law enforcement officers can pull over cars if they spot a driver, front seat passenger or individuals under 18 years old not wearing a seat belt.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 25, 2010
Main Street construction impact lessened

The waterline-replacement project was expected to shut down all of the 1300 block for the entire month of June, but the contractor now is saying only half of the road will be closed at any one time, and the work may only take two weeks to complete.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2010
Longboat 7-Eleven to close

The 7-Eleven, 4032 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will close next month because a new lease could not be negotiated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 7, 2012
March 7: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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