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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2023
Idalia causes anxiety but little damage in Myakka City

Since Hurricane Ian left destruction in its wake, residents are now prepared for anything.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Mayor, city manager spar

A rare public spat broke out between the mayor and city manager while the City Commission discussed the adoption of the Police Advisory Panel's recommendations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 15, 2012
Pirates win district crown

The Braden River High boys team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 68-56 victory over Venice in the Class 7A-District 11 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2015
Champion on the Court

Sarasota resident Erik Luxembourg captured his seventh gold ball at the National Men’s 50s Doubles Clay Court Championship Oct. 11 through Oct. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2025
Small events make Lakewood Ranch a big draw

As big events come and go, clubs and organizations highlight talented residents.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 29, 2013
Walkability is the talk of the town

Walkability is the talk of the town

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 2, 2025
Beachside artist retreat offers to buy property from Sarasota County

Ten months after Hurricane Milton, Hermitage Artist Retreat awaits Sarasota County to repair several buildings; makes bid to purchase the county-owned property and complete restoration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Pirate catches Pena's grand slam

Pirate catches Pena's grand slam

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Key residents spotted in Sarasota

Longboat Key residents celebrate at the Florida Winefest and Auction

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SEASON greetings

Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of Ringling College of Art and Design, hosted 'SEASONS Greetings' to kick-off its events for the year on Thursday, Dec. 1. Asolo Rep Guild read four short stories, and then attendees ate cookies and drank wine while viewing the current exhibition by the Suncoast Watercolor Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Key resident flounders around

It's not a fluke - it's an 18-inch flounder caught by Diane Foxman, of Longboat Key, at the Mote Park Pier.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 3, 2013
Cafe L'Europe 40th anniversary luncheon

Cafe L'Europe turns 40 later this month and kicked off the celebration Thursday, Jan. 3, with an unveiling of a new "old" logo (the restaurant returned to its original font) followed by a luncheon, where guests were treated to a complimentary glass of wine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild

The Sarasota Opera guild kicked off the upcoming season with its first meeting on Oct. 18. There are over 550 members of the guild and they have around 23 events a year. At this particular meeting, members from the Sarasota Youth Opera performed selections from its upcoming opera, 'Little Nemo in Slumberland.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Library Band Bash

Teen musicians broke the silence Saturday, Feb. 2, at Selby Public Library during the second annual Band Bash event. Seven bands, including Let's Rock Sarasota, Pure Organic, When in Doubt and Siege of Malakand took the stage to show off original and cover material

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 30, 2017
Bird Key hosts beach bash

Members gathered at South Lido Beach on April 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pumpkin Festival

The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival kicked off Saturday, Oct. 12. This year's festival features longtime favorites such as children's train rides, charity pumpkin games, a petting zoo and frog-jumping championships, but it also includes new acts, such as the Gunslinger Monster Truck Show and the Justino Zoppe Magic Show.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bill's Beer Run 25th Anniversary

PHOTO GALLERY: Bill's Beer Run 25th Anniversary

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