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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 6, 2014
Sheriff's office takes ownership of seized animals

A judge granted the Manatee County Sheriff's Office ownership of animals seized from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary, officially allowing the adoption process to begin.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • March 6, 2014
Factory Girl: Ratchet Ball

Factory Girl: Ratchet Ball

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kim Hinkle and Erin Guzzo
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 11, 2025
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto celebrates 2025 Youth of the Year

The nonprofit highlighted the achievements of all of its Youth of the Year finalists at the event March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Republicans against Trump must stand up
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 4, 2025
Republicans against Trump must stand up

Those who state they don't like him, just sit back and watch without speaking up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Plants such as paspalum repens, a medium-protein aquatic grass native to Florida, provide manatees with ample, toxin-free food at Myakka.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 22, 2024
With rising water levels, manatees return to Myakka

Water quality and abundant food are key draws for these massive park regulars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Flooding near the dock on Linley Street.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 10, 2024
Full scope of Debby’s damage still to be determined, Longboat officials say

A preliminary assessment estimates that 35-40 structures were damaged by flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Police Officer Michael Pietron uses a radar to check speeds on the Ringling Causeway.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2025
State grant helps SPD focus on dangerous drivers

The Sarasota Police Department has received a $142,000 grant for a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nicholas Quintero, Conner King, Greyson Alexander and Lucas Matallana are campout ready with snacks, a lantern and even a headlamp.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 22, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Community Campout lights a fire for families and friends

Approximately 150 people attended the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Our View: D-Day: Memorial Day cont'd

There are 25 million living American veterans. Since Gen. George Washington commanded the Continental Army, 42 million Americans have served the colors. A million have been killed in its defense. Another million and a half wounded.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The home at 7316 Barclay Court recently sold for $1.1 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 15, 2018
Knightsbridge home tops local sales at $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 29 to Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 4, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 5

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dale Hooey at the organ in 2021. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 23, 2022
All Angels organist retires on Longboat Key

Dale Hooey had been playing services for the church for 16 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: State rolls out the carpet on GMD

Longboat first in the state to receive sidewalk floor covering.

  • April Fools
(Photo via Breeze Airways)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 10, 2022
Airline adds service to suburban New York City from SRQ

Breeze Airways plans to launch flights to Westchester County in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Holistic recreation in Lakewood Ranch

Cornhole players enjoy morning of camaraderie in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2009
New owners make the cut

Lena Lemon and Ken Schwartz are the owners of Crossover Cutters, at 5620 Gulf of Mexico Drive, which was formerly Manny's Barber Shop and Boone's Barber Shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 11, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates purchase Sarasota Reds

The minor-league baseball team will move to Bradenton and will get a new name and logo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2009
Twin Shores celebrates completion of marina villas

The four new homes have two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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