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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 8, 2014
Meet Virginia

The island's original tree-hugger gets an honorary title from the Longboat Key Garden Club on her 92nd birthday in recognition of her contributions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 22, 2014
VIDEO: County pursues parkland on North Tamiami Trail

The county approved a plan to expand North Water Tower Park to improve its use and combat crime in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2011
Thunder remember former pitcher

The Out-of-Door Academy renamed its baseball field the Taylor Emmons Memorial Field in honor of the 2009 graduate who was killed in an accident in December 2010.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
Jim Warnecke makes landfall at Willis Elementary

Lakewood Ranch resident and hurricane hunter Jim Warnecke spoke with Willis Elementary first-graders Jan. 12 about chasing storms with the NOAA.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2017
Tackling barriers not a problem for Thunder senior

She is the first girl to play varsity football at ODA.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 1, 2025
Sarasota High football believes it's ready to win again

The Sailors are hopeful they can have a winning season for the first time in four years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 6, 2023
Applications open for committee to explore future of Van Wezel

With composition and mission parameters approved, seven seats on the Purple Ribbon Committee to recommend future use of the iconic performing arts hall are up for grabs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2023
Man wants wife in jail so he can get some quiet time

A man recovering from knee surgery asks police to put his wife in jail for a couple days. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 12, 2020
Longboat flooding prompts some to head to shelters

Town leaders performing islandwide assessment today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 2, 2021
Temple Beth Israel begins to host in-person Shabbat services again after 16 months

The temple is hosting Friday and Saturday services in-person again in the hopes of returning to a new normal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch club softball team finishes third at national championships

Lakewood Ranch area players are key to Tampa Mustangs-TJ travel team success.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 13, 2023
The Paradise Center dances through the decades

The Paradise Center held its annual fundraiser on Feb. 12 to raise money for all the programs it provides Longboat residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 30, 2022
Rocco's Tacos owner aims for Dec. 1 opening at UTC

University Town Center in Sarasota will be Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar's ninth location in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 21, 2022
Town Center Green's over-budget bids prompt rethink

Longboat Key hopes that additional private money can be attracted to keep the stage project on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 28, 2022
The Old Salty Dog makes fish and chips worthy of British heritage

Owners Philip Needs and Judy Fryer had a trick up their sleeve when they brought an old fish 'n' chips recipe to their bayside eatery.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 8, 2022
ODA welcomes new head of school

Debra Otey says she looks forward to her 30th year in education at ODA.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 18, 2009
Story spinner

After a long career in the spotlight, retired Sarasota Ballet Director Robert de Warren retreated to his office and crafted a memoir.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2009
Key resident gives thanks for gift of life

Gulfshore of Longboat Key resident Charlotte Jensen received a kidney transplant six months ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2010
Lakewood volleys for perfection

The boys tennis team is looking to ride its 29-match winning streak toward another undefeated season and district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2010
Bowling alley project in the gutter

Hubbard Entertainment's proposed bowling alley in Lakewood Ranch is the second project in the development's planned entertainment hub to fail.

  • East County
  • News
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