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By Jen Blanco |
May 1, 2014

Sidelines

Blazers win district crown; ODA's season ends in playoffs; Former Sarasota Crew rower powers Nova Southeastern

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 26, 2014

Classroom Critic

Classroom Critic is a program for middle school students, in which they learn to appreciate the art of film and analyze it critically.

Arts + Culture

By Mallory Gnaegy |
January 1, 2014

Spotlight: The Chroma Quartet strings together an instrumental ensemble

They said it was supposed to be a one-time performance, the four members of The Chroma Quartet explain as they sit in their rehearsal space in the family room of Christopher and Jennifer Takeda's new home. The violin-playing couple makes up half of the group; the other half consists of cellist Abraham Feder and violist Michael McClelland.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
October 11, 2023

Firefighters prepare for chili cook-off

The 23rd annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off will be held Oct. 15.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 6, 2026

AirBnB renter demands $1,500 or threatens a negative review

A Longboat AirBnB guest threatened to leave a negative review if money wasn’t sent by the property manager. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Madison Bierl |
March 10, 2026

Lakewood Ranch Garden Club to host Garden Fest

On March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members will have the opportunity to learn about gardening and nature from experts.

East County
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
August 14, 2023

Ninja courses no obstacle for Bradenton 12-year-old

Country Creek's Mila Goetting grew to love such competitions by watching "American Ninja Warrior."

East County
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
March 14, 2012

Ranch C.C. home sells for $1,425,000

A home in Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Stephen and Dana Jacobs, of Far Hills, N.J., sold their home at 7018 Portmarnock Place to Barbara Schneiderman, trustee, of Bloomfield, Mich., for $1,425,000.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 12, 2023

Riding along with Longboat Key Police beach, marine patrol units

A reporter spends a day on the job with the officers who patrol and keep the waterways and beaches safe.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
November 18, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Mark Bergin |
October 29, 2020

Longboat Key elections 2021: Five questions with Penny Gold

Penny Gold is running for the District 2 commissioner seat.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 4, 2021

Sarasota high school football previews: Sarasota High

With newfound depth, Sarasota High will challenge big opponents if offensive and defensive lines improve.

Sarasota
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
March 6, 2023

Tara Elementary dance team returns after being shut down for two years

The school's Parent-Teacher Organization started the team again after the pandemic to provide an opportunity for students to dance while building relationships.

East County
Schools

By Emily Walsh |
August 24, 2022

Excitement on Election Day

Casting the ballot is a key ingredient to our liberty. Sarasota and Manatee candidates and constituents alike make it count.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Kent Chetlain |
September 23, 2009

Emerald Harbor home sells for $1,375,000

Vicki and Paul White, from York, Pa., purchased the canal-front home at 771 Old Compass Road in the 81-lot Emerald Harbor subdivision from Lloyd Turman and his wife, Susan Atherton, for $1,375,000.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Kent Chetlain |
September 30, 2009

Water Club condo sells for $2.2 million

The leading real-estate transaction for the recording week of Sept. 14 through Sept. 18 was the $2.2 million that Karen and Steven Shapiro, from Chappaqua, N.Y., paid for Unit 808 at the 11-story, 86-unit Water Club Tower II.