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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Pesty cleaning

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota senior Robbie Peterson captured gold in the 4A boys triple jump.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota High wins gold, silver and bronze at the state track meet

Sarasota High wins gold, silver and bronze at the state track meet at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Commission District 5: Vanessa Baugh

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Ed Chiles, right, meets with Village residents. Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
Our View: The eroding of who we are?

To a great extent, none of us should be surprised by how far we've come. From the post-Revolutionary War, when there were large pockets of Americans who wanted absolutely no government, to today, when the IRS has become a political organization of tyrannical thugs and Big Brother is cataloging your every phone call.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 3: Matt Bower

Bower will face Steven Jonsson and David Zaccagnino in the general election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Resilient Retreat founder Sherri Mills, emcee Barry Ayers a.k.a. Ms. Fruitville, and Board Vice Chair Sherri Mills  embraced the "Wizard of  Oz" theme at the opening.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 10, 2020
Resilient Retreat nonprofit hosts groundbreaking

The abuse nonprofit announced the groundbreaking on Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 12, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 9

The family drama was as turbulent as the relationship drama on this week’s episode.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tracy Fanara tackles science in and out of the research lab. She’s also a former winner of the Longboat Key Garden Club’s annual scholarship competition for those helping the environment.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 13, 2019
Mote researcher is not your average scientist

From studying algae blooms to releasing rap videos, Tracy Fanara focuses on all things science.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 9, 2013
Notice to approve issued for gun club at Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Hearing Officer Lori Dorman issued a notice of intent to approve a special permit application for the proposed Ancient Oak Gun Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Our View: Rowing with subsidies

Government subsidies, aka taxpayer funds, for economic development are bad business. Bad business for elected officials to practice. Typically a losing proposition for taxpayers with respect to ROI - return on investment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2010
Commission wants chairs removed from beach

The Longboat Key Town Commission also approved a reduction in water and wastewater rates at its regular workshop Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bernie Ehrlich

Veteran and former Truman speechwriter, 91.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
LRHS volleyball
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

East County High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

  • East County
  • Sports
Cristina Peterson performs various songs during the concert, including “O Holy Night” and “Dream a Dream.”
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 6, 2018
All Angels hosts Epiphany celebration

Church members gathered Jan. 5 for an Epiphany concert and dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rhoda Tanui
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 4, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Rhoda Tanui (VIDEO)

Fifteen-year-old East County resident Rhoda Tanui returned from a shoulder injury to win the Girls 18 Spring Super Series Tennis Tournament April 23-24 at Countryside Golf & Tennis Club in Clearwater.

  • East County
  • Sports
Landon Forde. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
First catch

Landon Forde, 8, of Sarasota, caught his first tarpon Saturday, June 1, during the 83rd annual Sarasota Sportfishing Anglers Club Tarpon Tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch sophomore setter Mackenzie Schmucker (3) fires up the team after winning a point against Manatee High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sophomore sets table for Mustangs volleyball

Mackenzie Schmucker has taken on more responsibility for Lakewood Ranch High in year two

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Paul Lento, MD |
  • January 16, 2019
Should My Child Play The Same Sport All Year Long?

Should My Child Play The Same Sport All Year Long?

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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 4, 2017
Selby celebrates the Fourth of July

Several Sarasotans spent their Independence Day playing lawn games and watching fireworks at Selby Gardens' All-American BBQ.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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