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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 20, 2012
Comment: To golf or not to golf?

After having spent a weekend chasing Tiger Woods around The Players Championship last month, my husband casually mentioned the other day about wanting to take up golf.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cast members and "recurring characters" Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Pauly Apostolides, Madisson Hausburg, Chloe Trautman, Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens and Brandon Gomes — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 19, 2017
'Siesta Key' cast responds to critics of new MTV show

The seven cast members aren't worried about an influx of negative feedback since the show was announced.

  • Arts + Culture
A four-tier pyramid sails along Sarasota Bay.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 27, 2020
Making waves

Ski-a-Rees jump in for a new season with high-flying thrills on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 23, 2018
They chose liberty over enslavement

Monday is Memorial Day

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ava Krug and Alexis Blokhina.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 27, 2017
The Out-of-Door Academy tennis player thrives at USTA National tournament

She is one-half of the doubles title team and finished as runner-up for the singles title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A portion of U.S. 41 in downtown Sarasota will close for the bayfront fireworks display.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2016
Street closures planned for Fourth of July festivities

Throughout the city of Sarasota, the celebration of Independence Day will come with a series of closures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
JB and Kelly Baldwin with the birthday girl, Anna Grace — Photo courtesy of Kelly Baldwin
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 8, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.09.17

From generous newlyweds to Superbowl-themed birthday bashes, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Tom Freiwald, chair of the Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force, speaks to the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key during a December meeting at Lazy Lobster.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 5, 2020
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club offering free trial for interested members

Those interested in trying the service organization will only be charged for breakfast until membership dues are collected in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 8, 2019
Volunteers help clean New Pass

Sarasota Bay Watch coordinates removal of all sorts of stuff from under the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Layla and Emeline Corenman  dance to live music at the block party.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 16, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Business Alliance celebrate 10 years

Groups in Lakewood Ranch collaborated to throw a block party.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Ken Schneier (left) and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock (right) were sworn in to their respective positions on March 23, which is the last time the town commission met in person.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 26, 2020
Schneier navigates unusual first weeks as Longboat Key's mayor

The Longboat Key Town Commission last met in person on March 23 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lea and James Buchanan
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 30, 2019
Rep. Buchanan's choice: me or thee

First-term Republican is expected to vote against a Bradenton colleague to designate a House speaker for 2024-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Infielder Devin Guzman makes a throw to home plate after retrieving a ground ball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament 9-and 10-year-old division

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League 9-and 10-year-old All-Stars were both victorious in their games June 29. Braden River defeated Manatee Central 8-3 while Lakewood Ranch defeated Buffalo Creek 9-6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2014
Retired economist vies for at-large seat

In his bid for Terry Gans' at-large commission seat, Armando Linde focuses his campaign on fiscal conservatism for the town's budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 5, 2016
Longboat Harbour welcomes residents back to paradise

Longboat Harbour hosted a "Welcome Back to Paradise" bash to welcome residents back to the key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian senior Cheyenne Miller pitched a perfect game with 11 strikeouts to lead the Blazers to a 10-0 victory versus Seacrest Country Day in the Class 2A-District 6 championship April 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.21.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.21.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
News Briefs

Publix to go before the Town Commission; Town, Key Club file appeals; Citizens decreases its maximum coverage limit

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kali Reis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Kali Reis

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks recruitment and grand slams.

  • East County
  • Sports
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