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Gnarly Miller sure is going places.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
Work like a dog

These employees work their tails off for belly scratches, love and, of course, the occasional treat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Repair work is scheduled finish Thursday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 10, 2020
FDOT crews to repave Gulf of Mexico Drive and part of Longboat Pass bridge

Work is scheduled to finish Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 18, 2013
CONA braces for 2050 fight

Sarasota County's community neighborhood association alliance held a press conference on Monday, addressing proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan, which the Sarasota County Commission will discuss this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 5, 2018
Festive traditions? Share with us

Share your holiday traditions or recipes with us, and they could be featured in our Dec. 20 issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Heather Merriman
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2015
Conversation with with Julius Halas

Before former Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Julius Halas, 61, left the town to become director of the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2009, he gave the Longboat Observer his personal cellphone number and said to call any time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
Lemur Conservation Foundation planning expansion in Myakka

Lemur Conservation Foundation in Myakka to expand and house more lemurs

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock plans to capitalize on traffic tension.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2015
Bullock directs plan for traffic meeting

The town manager hopes to build bridges with agencies to ease backups, or at least alleviate what residents see as a traffic spike.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2013
Two members leave pension board

Both firefighter/paramedics who were appointed to a new pension board have decided not to participate any longer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch's Carrie Mueller is using a simple pattern to create masks for healthcare providers with Tidewell Hospice. She's coordinating with about 15 other sewers in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Mask motivation supports healthcare workers in Lakewood Ranch area

East County residents are on a mission to make a difference during coronavirus outbreak.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 4, 2011
Intramural diving team set to hit the pool

Local divers looking to prepare for next year's swimming and diving season are encouraged to participate in a new intramural dive team starting up at GT Bray in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Sports
Officer Josh Connors said there are usually more boats out on a Sunday afternoon.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 10, 2019
One day on a Longboat Key police boat

Officer Josh Connors patrols waters off of Longboat on Sunday, June 30. Part of two stories on the police department's water rescue apparatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“If the worst thing they say about me is I work too hard for this community, I’ll take that hit,” Eva Rey says. File Photo
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
Eva Rey in review: year two

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's executive director again earned glowing reviews from supervisors, but she struggles to hide her affection for work.

  • East County
  • News
Langley, a Florida native, has qualified for the District Five Town Commission election.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 6, 2017
Former Colony stakeholder qualifies for Longboat election

Randy Langley, 51, has lived on Longboat Key for 10 years, most of which he’s been involved in island developments.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lynn Davidson's "Boy With Anklet." Courtesy photo.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 26, 2016
Different Perspectives: New exhibit makes gallery-goers think

Ringling College exhibit examines the role observation plays in the lives of artists — and viewers.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasotans Cliff Roles, Jay Lusteck and Don Walker explore the American Character as delegates of the Continental Congress in the upcoming season opener “1776” at FSU Center for Performing Arts.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2012
EDUCATION PRODUCTION: Meet your delegates

Three Sarasotans portray delegates in Asolo Rep's season opener, '1776,' a musical play about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

  • Arts + Culture
Dirce Kennedy, seen here in her home studio, has 21 pieces on display at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 2, 2019
Portrait artist Dirce Kennedy aims to capture her subjects inside and out

Artist Dirce Kennedy's latest exhibit is now through April 22 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 30, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts food, book drive

Donors dropped off food on one side of the parking lot and books on the other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy Philly.com
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 13, 2019
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen are a winning pair in witty 'Long Shot'

This film is a delicious dose of sex, politics and rock 'n' roll, but it's also about compromising morality for career.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.23.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Kaitlyn Oclair models for an outdoor session in Boca Grande. Little Skull will shoot at whatever location its clients request. Photo by Little Skull Photography.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 20, 2016
Little Skull Photography offers a unique portrait experience

Mike and Joslyn Devaney are breaking boundaries in the Sarasota photography scene.

  • Arts + Culture
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