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A possible hit-and-run occurred just before 2 p.m. at the 4900 block of GMD on Sunday April 2.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 7, 2017
Longboat Key Police seek information on possible hit-and-run

The accident occurred just before 2 p.m. at the 4900 block of GMD on Sunday April 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Caryn Patterson, Stacey Corley and Alicia Chalmers
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 7, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota looks back on 60 years of service

The philanthropic women’s organization celebrated its 60th Anniversary on April 6 at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
Preserve Longboat Vice President Tom Meurer speaks at a PAC event in March.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 7, 2017
Former PAC devoted to thwarting Colony referendum is now a community organization

Members of Preserve Longboat addressed the Town Commission on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 7, 2017
Van Wezel announces 2017 – 2018 season

The Broadway, classical and dance series features Yo-Yo Ma, Renée Fleming, ‘Motown’ and more.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2017
Compeer Sarasota celebrates its new children’s program

The mental health-focused nonprofit had a great deal to celebrate at its luncheon on April 6 at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
Commissioner Jim Brown and Chamber President Gail Loefgren
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 6, 2017
Chamber members hob nobs with elected officials

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted the event on April 6 at Amore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwoman Susan Malloy Jones, Renee Phinney, Jenn Stutler and Shana Zamikoff
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 6, 2017
Moffitt Foundation hosts kickoff reception for upcoming luncheon

The invite-only event was held on April 5 at Michael’s Wine Cellar.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 6, 2017
Operation Kindness honors veterans

The star-spangled celebration took place on April 6 at the Harbourside Ballroom of the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 6, 2017
Music review: La Musica Music Festival

La Musica Music Festival opens with an elegant, compelling performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Julie Feeley, Linda Holland and Linda Jacob
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 6, 2017
A walk in the park

After years of tending to their park, three Gillespie Park leaders are dedicating their efforts to making the park a home for the neighborhood's youngest residents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: April 6

Richard Bottorff captured these birds having lunch in the bay at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2017
East County weather page photo: April 6

Susan DeVictor captured this shot of fishermen at Summerfield Lake in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Terri Weagant. Photo by Brendan Ragan.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 6, 2017
Theater review: 'Bo-Nita'

'Bo-Nita' takes audiences on a wild ride at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Lakewood Ranch’s Sarah Barg, 17, shows off her aerial silks skills during a rehearsal for “Once Upon a Circus.”
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 6, 2017
New heights

Lakewood Ranch residents have high goals performing for Sailor Circus Academy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 6

Brian Wamback captured this shot on a windy, wavy day at Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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