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Charles Bosserman views one of the many Highwaymen Artists paintings being displayed at The Education Center.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 16, 2025
Art enthusiasts get up-close view of famous Florida artists

Works by 22 of the renowned 26 Highwaymen artists are on display at The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel for one week only.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Russ and Carol Hoffman of Osprey renew their vows on Siesta Key. They have been married 33 years and have been coming to the Say 'I Do' Again ceremony almost ever year since 1999.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 15, 2025
Couples head to Siesta Key Beach to renew vows

The Say "I Do" Again vow renewal ceremony, held at sunset on Siesta Beach, has continued to draw couples for over 35 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Shopping pals Stella Kelley and Mary Lou Ivaska peruse the selection at the early bird Trash to Treasure rummage sale.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 15, 2025
Annual Gulf Shore rummage sale focuses on rebuilding

The Trash to Treasure rummage sale that took place at Longboat Key's Gulf Shore Park will help residents with hurricane recovery projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Bunting, Tracie Troxler, Karen Holbrook, A.G. Lafley, David Kotok and Elizabeth Moore
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 15, 2025
Climate Adaptation Center honors resilience efforts in the community

The ceremony honored four individuals and their contributions to local resilience initiatives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A pair of osprey have made a busy intersection their home this nesting season.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 15, 2025
Nesting osprey pair captures attention of Longboat drivers

Keen-eyed drivers may be able to see the nest before the season comes to a close at the end of the month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jon Mast’s Buck Shot Chili gets a stir at the Suncoast Builder’s Association’s third annual Chili Cook-off Feb. 13.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • February 14, 2025
Spicy showdown at Suncoast Builders Association Chili Cook-off

The annual event in Lakewood Ranch is increasing in popularity with more entries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tidewell Foundation Grief Care Counselor Carly Weiss and President Delesa Morris offer a free presentation on grief management.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 14, 2025
Community learns about managing grief in loss

Seminar attendees learned about recognizing the symptoms of grief and how to move forward in a meaningful way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The proposed location of Obsidian at 1260 N. Palm Ave.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 14, 2025
Planning Board reluctantly rules in favor of Obsidian tower plan

Despite their stated dislike of the 342-foot condo tower, by a 4-1 vote the Sarasota Planning Board found no legal basis to deny the project moving forward.

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Drywall is removed in Nicole Eveloff's River Club home after Hurricane Debby flooded the home Aug. 5, 2024. At the time, Eveloff was told it could be four to five months before her family could return home.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 14, 2025
Deadline approaches for 2024 catastrophic property tax refund

Residents can now report property damage and file applications through the Manatee County Property Appraiser's website.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Ann Robinson (1928-2025)
    In Memoriam |
  • February 13, 2025
Mary Ann Robinson

Mary Ann Waters Robinson, 97, passed peacefully at home on January 2, 2025, attended by her devoted caregivers.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Kathy Surma and Jorge Varcelotti admire an oil painting by Richard Boyer at the "Art for the Heart" show on Feb. 11.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 13, 2025
Debut St. Mary art show becomes standout creative showcase

The church's Women's Guild organized its first "Art for the Heart" fundraiser and showcase.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Allegiant Air celebrates the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with a custom wrap on one of its aircraft.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2025
Allegiant embarks on seven new routes from SRQ this week

Allegiant Air adds seven new routes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airports following the airline's opening of five new gates in Concourse A.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2025-26
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2025
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2025-26

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2025-26 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Before talking to any prospective school, Cardinal Mooney senior Zoe Kirby wrote down a list of pros and cons. Despite not coming from a military background, the U.S. Air Force Academy had all pros for Kirby.
  • By Dylan Campbell
  • February 13, 2025
Cardinal Mooney volleyball star appointed to the Air Force Academy

Senior Zoe Kirby excelled in four varsity sports throughout her high school career.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 907 Pomelo Ave. was built in 2006 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,289 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 27-31 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

a two-house Siesta Key property on Ogden Street tops the week's sales at $6.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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