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  • By Gayle Williams |
  • January 17, 2026
Japanese violin prodigy lives up to the hype in Sarasota Orchestra debut

Her musicality seems to emanate from a heart and soul deeply connected to a universal truth.

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  • By Adnan Dedic |
  • March 12, 2026
Sarasota's $30 Million Masterpiece

Adnan Dedic Unveils the Future of Gulf-Front Living

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 5, 2026
Former Manatee County commissioner continues to allege defamation

Kevin Van Ostenbridge's lawsuit against Betsy Benac was dismissed, but he has requested a rehearing.

  • East County
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 24, 2020
Holidays past and present on Longboat Key

No holiday season has ever quite been like 2020, and many hope there's never another one.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 6, 2022
Bay Isles traffic agreement approved, pickleball plans move forward

The proposed pickleball court plans will visit the Longboat Key Town Commission again at its Jan. 9 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 22, 2020
Longboat vacation rental managers celebrate new ruling

On Thursday, the state approved Sarasota County's plan to resume the short-term rentals.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 20, 2013
Board approves hotel adjustments

The joint-venture development team hopes to break ground in January, on 148-room hotel and 147 apartments at the corner of Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 18, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club plan wins Planning Board endorsement

Bird Key Yacht Club plans to replace its existing clubhouse with a FEMA-compliant structure and make other improvements.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 4, 2025
Electric bicycle use regulated in unincorporated Manatee County

The ordinance prohibits kids under 16 from using Class 3 electric bikes on shared-use paths and roadways.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 18, 2024
New bill could pose problems for East County homeowners associations

Florida House Bill 1203 goes into effect on July 1 and limits what HOAs can prohibit, such as work trucks in driveways.

  • East County
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  • 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
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 16-22

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

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  • By Randi Donahue |
  • December 16, 2014
Edible elation

Christmas is quickly approaching, but there is still time to shoot straight to the top of your friends' and family's nice list. Here are Diversions' picks for local edible gifts that can be as pleasing to the taste buds as the spirit.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 27, 2023
Alex Ortega built an American dream at Turtles on Little Sarasota Bay

Now 50 years old and the general manager, Ortega started working at the Siesta Key restaurant when he was only 16 and didn't speak English.

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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • January 3, 2025
Lakewood Ranch real estate experts expect a steady sales year in 2025

Apprehension over storms, politics is fading, they say, while East County has many sales options.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
Key Club to dispel concerns

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson says there is a lack of 'sufficient evidence' that doesn't allow her to recommend approval of the Islandside renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 28, 2025
Concern about sea turtle disorientation increases with lack of dunes

Without the dunes acting as a natural barrier, Mote Marine Laboratory and Longboat Key Turtle Watch wonder what the impact will be this upcoming nesting season.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 16, 2023
Van Wezel repurposing panel begins study of performing arts hall

Sworn in on Tuesday, the Purple Ribbon Committee will soon tour the building it is tasked with assessing for a possible second life.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 14, 2020
Longboat officer shares love of outer space

Richard Schoepfer says he began learning about astrophotography four years ago.

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