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Mike Taaffe, foreground, rows with his sons, Travis, middle, and Brandon, back, at Nathan Benderson Park. Taaffe is the new board chair at the park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 18, 2022
Rebuilt board is making waves at Benderson Park in Sarasota

Now named the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, the Sarasota nonprofit's board hopes to enact changes.

  • East County
  • News
The Pirate Battalion Drill Team displays the trophies from its district championship for Area 5 (courtesy photo).
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2022
Braden River High School heads for state drill team championships

Braden River High 's drill team wins six consecutive district title.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The committee spends almost a year deciding on the gardens.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 18, 2022
Sarasota Garden Club to host annual tour

The eighth annual Gardens In Paradise tour will be held March 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 17, 2022
St. Mary Catholic Church hosts Women's Guild fashion show

Members of the guild wore fashions from Foxy Lady to walk the runway at Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kettle of Fish performed at Savor the Sounds on Feb. 19, 2022.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 17, 2022
Savor the Sounds concert series coming to an end on Longboat Key

Shantel Norman and the Shantel Norman Group will perform at Town Center Green on March 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Iuliia Danilovets addresses the crowd at the Ukraine seminar at Selby Public Library.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • March 17, 2022
Ukrainians explain how Sarasota can help in Thursday seminar

A Ukrainian aid discussion took place Thursday at Selby Public Library.

  • Sarasota
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Speed limits will be raised to 40 mph on Lorraine, from University Parkway to Rangeland Parkway.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 17, 2022
Manatee considers new speed limits for Lorraine Road

Those who use Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch generally are please with proposed changes to speed limit.

  • East County
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The theme for this year's Sarasota Film Festival is Upstream With a Paddle. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • March 17, 2022
Sarasota rolls out red carpet for film festival

The Sarasota Film Festival is back, and it's bringing an eclectic group of films and stars to town in early April.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 17, 2022
Local figures gather for 50th anniversary prayer breakfast

The annual Sarasota Prayer Breakfast marked 50 years on March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-chairwoman Jane Hunder, Executive Director Marcy Miller and Artist Series Concerts FRIENDS president Cyndi Mumm
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 17, 2022
Artist Series Concerts Friends bring the music back at 2022 gala

The fundraising event was held March 16.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2022
East County weather page photo: March 17

Pamela Williams captured this great blue heron helping out with the recycling in Country Club East.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: March 17

Diane Suner captured this photo of a sea urchin living in Sarasota Bay.

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  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 17

Logan Wise captured this sunset seen from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynn Larson, Ken Schneier, Cynthia Craig, Bob Gault, Michael Garey, Svetlana Ivashchenko and Jim Brown hold up a check.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 17, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gives Lawn Party funds to Children's Guardian Fund

The event brought in $90,000, while direct donations from attendees brought in another $30,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Mills is welcomed to the stage.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 17, 2022
Karen Mills talks business at RCLA lecture

The latest lecture series event was held March 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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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
Gift donations break record at Sarasota Sheriff's Office
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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.
  • December 22, 2025
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library

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