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  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2017
Longboat Key Democrats learn about climate change

Representatives from the Sierra Club shared information on the Sarasota Ready for 100 Campaign.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 12, 2017
Sarasota Opera celebrates top supporters at annual dinner

The annual Co-Producers Dinner was held on Dec. 12 at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 10, 2018
Making waves

The Longboat Key Club Moorings was named a winner in Marinas.com’s Boaters’ Choice Awards for 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 4, 2016
Laurel Park gets in the holiday spirit

Laurel Park neighborhood residents gathered to celebrate the holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2016
Community helps mothers,babies get healthy start

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County hosts "An Evening for Healthy Start."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 5, 2013
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Purlie

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Purlie

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
New community editor takes on Key

Kelsey Grau assumed the role of Longboat Observer community editor this week and is ready to start writing about and photographing the people and events of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 2, 2022
Trio takes long, winding road to principal positions with Sarasota Orchestra

They've spent much of their lives mastering their instruments. But Gianluca Farina, Marcelina Suchocka and Hannah Cope have arrived as principal players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 18, 2011
Government contracts with nonprofits: good doing or wasteful spending?

Local governments contracting with nonprofits for services spend millions of taxpayers' dollars each year. The strategy has its supporters and detractors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 1, 2020
Learning plan unveiled for Manatee County schools

School District of Manatee County recommends full return for elementary students and hybrid classes for middle and high school students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 12, 2015
Football Preview: Cardinal Mooney

After winning back-to-back district titles, Cardinal Mooney will face arguably its toughest schedule in school history this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 5, 2024
Siesta Key enters the holiday season as it recovers from hurricane devastation

Island residents gradually return to normalcy as the last round of businesses in Siesta Key reopens in time for the holidays.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2024
Dynamic duo leads implementation of Sarasota In Motion

Alvimarie Corales and Corinne Arriaga are the city's public faces, and sometimes lightning rods, of transportation planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
Medical Model

Seasonal fluctuations create a unique set of challenges for Dr. Pamela Letts. But, now, Longboat Key's only primary-care provider looks to a health clinic in Boca Grande as a possible model.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 13, 2018
The path to a budget deficit: Why Sarasota County Schools is short an expected $3.1 million

Thanks to the events of the past eight weeks and changes in school security, Sarasota County Schools predicts a budget shortfall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 3, 2014
Lasting Legacy

After 41 years as a coach, teacher and mentor, Braden River High Athletic Director Bob Bowling officially retired from his post Aug. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beach Barbecue

Attendees to the beach barbeque at Longboat Key Club and Resort on Saturday, Jan. 28 warmed up near a fire pit during the chilly sunset. They dined on hamburgers and hotdogs while enjoying live entertainment from Francesco Tarantino. The young ones - and the young at heart - made s'mores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 1, 2011
Black Tie Standout of the Week

Black Tie Stand-Out of the week is Barbara Zdravecky ... as seen by Tim Burton? The CEO of Planned Parenthood of Central and Southwest Florida showed up at her organization's Safe Sex Halloween Bash party as she might have appeared in the Nightmare Before Christmas ... or perhaps The Corpse Bride.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Baby Basics Fashion Show

Dillard's and the Westfield Southgate Mall teamed up Wednesday, Oct. 26, for the Dillard's Fashion Show and Luncheon to benefit Baby Basics of Sarasota County at the food court at the Westfield Southgate Mall. The lunch was catered by Cosimo's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Lisa Merrill

Guest Fashion Editor - Lisa Merrill

  • Black Tie
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