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Construction crews are making significant progress on the new Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's School of Dental Medicine.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Steel frame

Construction crews are making significant progress on the new Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's School of Dental Medicine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sea Gals chairwoman, Joyce Steele, Kenney DeCamp aka Dr. Mime and Dorothy Cole
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 2, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC Sea Gals

The Bird Key Yacht Club Sea Gals welcomed new members to the club at their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, March 2, at BKYC.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Korean War era veterans begin their march in the parade.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Parade

The new Rotary Club of Longboat Key held its inaugural parade that honored more than 125 veterans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tipsea Gypsea, a 45-foot Catalina sailboat, lies beached on a sandbar near the Harbor Acres neighborhood, posing a risk to the neighborhood’s seawall and dozens of nearby moored boats. Sarasota Police Department Marine Patrol Officer Michael Skinner said the registered owner is working to get a specialized bolt to re-attach the steering wheel.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 10, 2026
Law enforcement agencies tackle removing wrecked, abandoned boats

When a boat washes up on a sandbar or crashes into a seawall, law enforcement agencies step in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Executive Chef Michael Decorcie from Drift at Lido Beach Resort showcases his arancini special.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 12, 2025
Upcoming Longboat foodie festival to help hurricane recovery

Taste and Tunes of the Keys returns on Feb. 27 with a dozen eateries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Hanus, executive director of Cat Depot, pets Rascal.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 15, 2023
Cat Depot seniors program helps provide age-appropriate companions

The program, sponsored by Pets for the Elderly, offers senior cats to senior individuals for one-third the cost of a regular adoption.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Faith Adesanya walks the SPARCC Runway show in 2024.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2026
6 social events not to miss in '26

As the next Black Tie season descends upon us, it's chock-full of fundraisers to attend. In addition to a few perennial gems in our selections, there are also some special occasions worth noting.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 27, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: I'll let myself out, thanks

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 5, 2010
Camps key to helping kids beat the heat

Longboat Key offers a variety of summer camps this season, from sports to marine-based camps, for kids of all ages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch running back McKenzie Hathaway rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns, helping lead the Mustangs to victory Sept. 2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2011
Lakewood Ranch wins in a convincing fashion

Lakewood Ranch racked up 224 yards on the ground on its way to a 28-18 victory over rival Braden River Sept. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Juna Langeldyk, 5, enjoys the falling "snow" at Siesta Center during the 2010 Light Up the Village holiday festivities. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Light Up the Village brings out families

The Village's biggest annual event kicks off the Siesta holiday season for children of all ages.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
Cops Corner

Jan. 7 Sweet little girl 9 p.m. - 8200 block of South Tamiami Trail. Battery. A 13-year-old girl began yelling at a 14-year-old girl, because she didn't like the way that the older girl looked at her. The 14-year-old turned and walked away. The 13-year-old grabbed the girl's hair and began slapping her in the face. The younger girl was arrested.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
SIDELINES

RiverDawgs try to hit one out of the park; Mustangs finish as runners-up; Lakewood Ranch sweeps Sarasota; Bulldog football squads earn multiple victories

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2012
SIDELINES

Riley-Hawkins wins Memorial Tournament; Cardinal Mooney tames Braden River with victory; Lady Pirates ride six-game streak; Lady Mustangs draw even with Lady Indians; Mustangs boys soccer blanks Venice Indians

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 1, 2016
Summer Movie Guide

Don't miss these upcoming films.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Former Riverview High wide receiver Rod Miller trains athletes of all levels and skill sets through his company, GLC Athletics.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Under the radar

Riverview High alum and ODA conditioning and strength coach Rod Miller founded GLC Athletics in 2008, as a way to help area athletes hone their athletic abilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2014
Judge could rule on Colony settlement Wednesday

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties continue to wait for a ruling after U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May pushed back a scheduled hearing by a day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 10, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The right tool for the job

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kara Kohler celebrates at Nathan Benderson Park after she wins the U.S. Olympic Trials’ women’s single sculls competition on Feb. 26, 2021.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2024
2024 US Rowing Olympic Team Trials hit Benderson Park this week

The event will determine who heads to the Paris Olympics this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Michael Landis welcomes attendees to a celebration of the club house's final month before demolition and reconstruction.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 17, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club starts countdown to demo day

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club united for one more evening of fun as they prepared for the rebuild of their 65-year-old clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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