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City administration is recommending reducing the size of the golf course to 27 holes to create 130 acres of park space on the Bobby Jones property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2020
Sarasota officials divided on future of Bobby Jones

City commissioners were split on their preferred plan for adding a public park to Bobby Jones Golf Club, leaving open the option of further reducing the golf course footprint.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 28, 2020
Key Niners welcome new members

In a pre-golf bruncheon, the Key Niners went over pace of play tips and welcomed new members

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 28, 2020
Embracing Our Differences emphasizes art and diversity at luncheon

The annual luncheon was held Jan. 28 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
An attendee practices giving hands-only CPR on a dummy Jan. 23 at the Longboat Key fire station.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 28, 2020
'Stayin' alive' course has life-saving possibilities

Two additional sessions have been scheduled for Feb. 20 in this free-to-the-public, hourlong training course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Huck selects the 49ers.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 28, 2020
49ers otter win in Miami, Mote residents predict

Mote otters take over the football prediction game while manatees' habitat is renovated.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Detective Lt. Robert Bourque investigates cyber crime on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 28, 2020
Recognizing a scam before it happens to you

Detective Lt. Robert Bourque shared tips for keeping yourself and your money safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jacob Saur has worked for Manatee County since 2001. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2020
Manatee County confirms new public safety director

Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea says new public safety director known for 'innovation.'

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2020
Longboat plans document-shredding day

Refreshments will be served at Bayfront Park, Feb. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A four-tier pyramid sails along Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 27, 2020
Making waves

Ski-a-Rees jump in for a new season with high-flying thrills on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 27, 2020
Junior League of Sarasota brings the roar at Junior Jamboree 2020

Forks & Corks food and wine festival had a successful Grand Tasting, Junior League hosted a feline fundraiser and more this week.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 26, 2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lays out future plans at Chairman's Circle Dinner

The 9th annual dinner was held Jan. 26.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 26, 2020
Historic Spanish Point launches seacraft at Seafood & Sailboats

The outdoor luncheon was held on Jan. 26.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 26, 2020
Sarasota Concert Association commemorates 75 years at Michael's on the Bay

The association celebrated 75 years with a luncheon and special performance Jan. 26.

  • Black Tie
Kathy Stern, Rabbi Samantha Kahn and Mary Collier
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 26, 2020
Temple Sinai hosts annual Jewish Food Festival

The 12 annual Jewish Food festival took place on Jan. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 26, 2020
Sarasota drinks up at Forks & Corks 2020

The Sarasota-Manatee Original's food and wine Grand Tasting event was hosted Jan 26 at The Ringling Museum.

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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
  • December 22, 2025
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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