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"Anna in the Tropics" is set 1920s-era Ybor City, a neighborhood of Tampa where cigars are still made.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 26, 2025
Asolo Rep revives a lost world for 'Anna in the Tropics'

Through historical research and a field trip to Ybor City, Asolo Repertory Theatre brings a 1920s-era cigar factory to life.

  • Arts + Culture
Blaze of Hope's Meghan Houlihan and Christine Dodge man a table at the North Port Farmers market. Hayli Bhatia just happened to be there with her daughters Scarlett and Juliette.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 26, 2025
East County nonprofit is a 'Blaze of Hope' for families in need

Blaze of Hope provides financial assistance to families when a child is hospitalized due to a life-threatening illness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Noise complaint escalates into trespassing, resisting arrest
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2025
Noise complaint escalates into trespassing, resisting arrest

A late-night call to Indian Beach Park finds suspects playing loud music in a car and drinking from open containers. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Chuck and Phyllis Stolteben have been entertaining crowds at the Lakewood Ranch Elks Club for more than 25 years.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 26, 2025
25 years of spinning tunes for the Elks

Chuck and Phyllis Stolteben celebrate the last quarter century while raising funds for the Elks' Harry Anna fund.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney has four sophomores, Michael Geaglone, J.D. James, Colton Hyde and Brady Zaun, making a big impact during a hot start to the season.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • February 26, 2025
Young Cardinal Mooney baseball team out to hot start

The sophomore-laden Cougars are silencing doubters after a hot start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Bird Key home sold for $5.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 26, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 10-14 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Robin Drive tops the week’s sales at $5.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Wilma Davidson, president of the Sarasota branch of the National League of American Pen Women, showcases some examples of the to-be-hidden art.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 26, 2025
Sarasota Pen Women to launch art treasure hunt

As a way to bring a little extra joy to the community, the Sarasota chapter of the National League of American Pen Women is coordinating a surprise art giveaway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jonathan Hande, senior avian hospital technician, demonstrates the "hamburger hold" on Wilma the lesser scaup duck.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 26, 2025
Save Our Seabirds casts net for new bird-trapping volunteers

The City Island organization needs the help of others in saving the lives of injured birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Lehning and Sam McCarter shovel out the Seahorse Beach Resort pool.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 26, 2025
SeaHorse owners, guests happy to return to Longboat condo-hotel resort

Staff and owners were the core of the recovery process, which now brings SeaHorse Beach Resort back to fully operational.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic calming measures such as this roundabout at Higel Avenue and Ocean Boulevard on the north end of Siesta Key are used to minimize crashes and slow traffic.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 26, 2025
City begins traffic calming plan update process

Sarasota city staff has is in the initial stage of developing an updated plan to slow down vehicle traffic on city streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amy Bradley is a clarinetist with the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble and a retired music teacher. You can see her perform March 2 at Peace Presbyterian Church.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • February 26, 2025
Love of music leads former teacher to local ensemble group

Amy Bradley will perform during the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble's March Melodies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River junior Kaydence Evans is the team's ace and leadoff hitter. She struck out 13 batters and knocked in five runs in her team's first two games of the season.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • February 26, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Kaydence Evans

Braden River softball player struck out 13 batters and knocked in five runs in the first two games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Double turn-lane trouble
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 26, 2025
Double turn-lane trouble

Construction on the much-discussed left-turn lanes for the south Gulf of Mexico Drive is finally beginning (at the wrong time). But much to the chagrin of residents, the designs were a surprise — and not a pleasant one.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Judge Charles Williams, Sarah Wertheimer, Isabella Cicala and Bryson Day
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 25, 2025
Embracing Our Differences luncheon highlights educational initiatives

The event, held Feb. 21, invited district students and a teacher to discuss the impact of the nonprofit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Claussen, owner of Steff's Stuff antique shop, celebrates 17 years of business.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 25, 2025
Steff's Stuff celebrates 17th anniversary

The antique shop with an ever-changing collection of unique home items is in the Centre Shops on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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James Satcher, a former Manatee County commissioner and supervisor of elections, is now running for Congress.
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Members of the public curious to learn more about Longboat Key's sea turtle population ask questions of the experts at the first Turtle Walk of the nesting season on June 6 beside the newly staked nest.
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Longboat Key Police Chief Russ Mager (right) presents Lee Smith with a plaque recognizing his years with the police department at the June 1 Town Commission meeting. Smith retired from his position as sergeant on May 29.
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Sgt. Smith retires from Longboat Key Police Department
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