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  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 19, 2018
The Shore set to open in October

The restaurant sits at the former site of Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 11, 2020
You Observed: Surprise drive-by birthday

Joanne Forch's friends saw each other in person for the first time in weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 8, 2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens puts on surrealist celebration with Orchid Ball

Orchid Ball: Expect the Unexpected was held Feb 8.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club member and beach fisherman Steve Herich teaches the children how to be "good anglers" by  caring for the environment and handling fish correctly.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2020
Lakewood Ranch youth hooked on fishing

Seminar at Greenbrook Adventure Park preps children for fishing tournament in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 28, 2020
Humane Society of Sarasota introduces art show twist for 14th Paws on the Catwalk

The annual function benefitting Humane Society of Sarasota County had a hands-on element on Feb. 28.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 21, 2017
Longboat Town Hall exhibits local artists' masterpieces

Eight local artists will have their work on display until the end of May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County deputies arrested an 18-year-old high school student suspected of dealing drugs in a Crunch gym parking lot after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 22, 2015
Top Story — February: Teen busted with six pounds of pot

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2019
ODA opens new indoor sports facility

The Out-of-Door Academy (ODA) opened Fox Field House to help its basketball and volleyball teams practice earlier and simultaneously.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 24, 2019
Old and new friendships blossom for Friendship Center supporters

Blooming Friendships was hosted Jan. 24 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Over the past week, crews have worked to demolish the 120,000-square-foot complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
Developer demolishes Ringling Shopping Center

The property, once the site of a dispute over a proposed Wal-Mart, will become the home of a mixed-use residential and commercial project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Damage from inclement weather would be an ongoing challenge for Longboat Key in 2017.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2017
Top Story - June: Longboat storms down trees, damage skylight

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering shows the completed store.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2017
Top Story - July: Whole Foods' plaza fully leased

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2018
'Time capsule' home on Bird Key sells for $3.5 million

The home features all-original decor from when it was built.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 27, 2018
Longboat Key Town Hall displays local art

On March 27, the new Town Hall Art Exhibit opened with an artists' reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2018
Realty company slates Lakewood Ranch project

KW Realty acquires Shoppes at Commerce Park.

  • East County
  • News
Isaac Brownman worked for Sarasota County for 17 years, most recently as public works director and county engineer.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 3, 2017
New Longboat public works director will start next week

Town Manager Dave Bullock hired Isaac Brownman for the job in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 14, 2017
Sarasota students head back to school

Sarasota Public Schools opened its doors on Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Community Haven President and CEO Brad Jones, photo courtesy of Community Haven.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 17, 2016
Community Haven’s operations vice president tapped for CEO

Brad Jones has been with the organization for five years.

  • East County
  • News
The Toys for Tots drop-off box is located in the lobby of the Longboat Key Police Department headquarters,  5460 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 16, 2017
Longboat Police kicks off Toys for Tots drive

Donations will benefit children in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although Brian Ryals resigned as head football coach, he will continue to work at Sarasota High School.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 22, 2017
Sarasota High football coach resigns

The school is beginning a national search for a replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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