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The view of the first hole from behind the fairway bunkers at The Concession.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2025
The Concession lands Senior PGA Championship for 3 years, starting in 2026

The Lakewood Ranch course has played host to previous high-profile events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents and tourists, young and old, found something to enjoy at the Lido Casino.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 4, 2023
The legendary local hot spots of the past

Before the condos and traffic, Lido, Siesta and Longboat keys housed a whole host of haunts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stuart Scheyer |
  • November 18, 2009
My view

My view

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 4, 2021
Sarasota lights up with July 4 parade and fireworks show

The parade and fireworks show took place July 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
Middle, high schools to receive H1N1 vaccine

The Manatee County Health Department, in continued cooperation with Manatee County Public Schools, will continue H1N1 vaccinations in middle and high schools in December.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2012
Just The Stats

18 - Place Nicholas Caldwell came in during Monday's opening 400-meter freestyle at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials at the CenturyLink Center, in Omaha, Neb.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The death is being considered "suspicious."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2012
UPDATE: Manatee County Sheriff's office investigates death

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the death of a 77-year-old woman found dead in her home in the 11000 block of Hyacinth Place in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
An awards event was held July 22.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2011
Manatee sheriff's office earns accolades for campaign

The Florida Department of Transportation recently awarded the Manatee County Sheriff's Office for its performance in the Click It or Ticket Challenge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Tickets on sale for gourmet party

Tickets are now on sale for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party (formerly called the St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon), which takes place Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside golf course driving range.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Early voting takes place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2012
Early voting begins tomorrow

Early voting in the race for the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat begins tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2012
Police alert residents about vehicle security

Police will begin placing windshield alerts to remind motorists to secure their vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 11, 2013
Six qualify for commission election

Six qualified for the March election for two at-large City Commission seats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Mark Bernthal, Rabbi Jonathan Katz, Pastoral Care Assistant MiMi Horwitz, the Rev. Bruce Porter, the Rev. David Danner and Msgr. Gerry Finegan
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2012
Interfaith Thanksgiving takes place today

The 33rd Annual Longboat Key Interfaith Service takes place at 5 p.m. at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 7, 2019
Poodle patrons return for sixth annual Puttin' on the Poodle

The annual luncheon took place Dec. 7 at the Embassy Suites,

  • Black Tie
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 19, 2019
Siesta Key condos sparkle

Siesta Key Condominium Council held its annual holiday lighting contest on Dec. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 26, 2020
Pride Fest brings pop of color to J.D. Hamel Park

The annual event took place Jan. 25 in J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Volpe snaps a photo of a eagle sculpture from John Townsend.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 10, 2020
Sarasotans take a walk on the art side

The 32nd annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts took place on Feb. 8 and 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 19, 2019
Aviva Foundation urges compassion and care at Michael's On East

The "Keep The Dream Alive" event took place Nov. 18.

  • Black Tie
A threat to Lakewood Ranch High School this morning was deemed not to be credible. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High reopens after threat

A threatening note left in a restroom was deemed 'uncredible.'

  • East County
  • News
The Revs. Kenneth Blyth, Dee de Montmollin, Norman Pritchard, Longboat Island Chapel Pastoral Care Assistant MiMi Horwitz and Rabbi Stephen Sniderman of Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 14, 2018
Longboat clergy invite all to Thanksgiving service

The annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service will take place at 5 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel on Nov. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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