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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 7, 2018
We recommend …

With weighty issues ahead, Longboat voters have challenge in upcoming election.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2020
Coronavirus patient being treated at Doctors Hospital

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in response to two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Manatee County and Hillsborough County residents. One case is being treated in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 22, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 23

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • May 23, 2019
Try something more than just a simple bowl of ice cream this summer

Ice cream might be an iconic summer tradition, but to Floridians such refreshing indulgences are a year-round necessity. Good thing there are plenty of options.

  • LWR Life
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 7, 2024
Take the Skyway bridge to an art adventure

Five Tampa Bay museums collaborate on a fresh look at contemporary Florida art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 31, 2023
The impacts of flight paths over Longboat questioned again

A 270-degree turn implemented in 2006 has increased the number of departing flights over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Ranch IDA plans new hires

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority officials also are planning to make changes to Town Hall's fee structure.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2023
Hermitage Fellows find success on and off Broadway

A fellowship at Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Beach can spark creative breakthroughs.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Dance Recital

Members of the Tara Elementary School Dance Team and Braden River Middle School Panther Dancers showed off their hard work and dancing skills May 15, with a special "Just Dance" recital performance at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Goodwill's grand opening

Goodwill celebrated the grand opening of its new Lakewood Ranch drop-off center, located at 9126 Town Center Parkway, Nov. 1. Today attendant John Hannah was on hand to collect and sort donations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Roxanne Harmer |
  • July 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Westport Equestrian Club Pony Camp

Riders at Westport Equestrian Club concluded Pony Camp with a fun-filled show July 8. Each camper showed off a variety of riding skills - much to the delight of family members and friends.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 6, 2010
Bromeliad tree lights up the night

Selby Gardens held its first annual Bromeliad Tree Lighting Ceremony with champagne and music by the gospel choir of the Westcoast School for Human Development. The holiday kick-off event precedes the opening of Selby's tropical celebration, Lights in Bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 13, 2010
Art Festival brings thousands to St. Armands Circle

The 21st annual St. Armands Art Festival took place Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14 on St. Armands Circle. The festival included more than 175 artists showing off their artwork.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2011
GALLERY: Guide dogs at Gullett

Gullett Elementary School's Student Council kicked off an upcoming fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs by hosting a presentation by puppy raisers at the school Feb. 17. Students will collect items, such as blankets, towels and puppy toys, from Feb. 22 to March 18.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch versus Venice

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Venice 1-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Jan. 26. Delaney Riggins scored the lone goal of the match off a cross from Tyler Gordon.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 10, 2016
Sutton Place holds snowbird send-off

Sutton Place hosted an end-of-season party April 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Labor Day Celebration

Bird Key Yacht Club kicks off Labor Day weekend with its Labor Day Celebration Party Friday, Aug. 29, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
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