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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 25, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Fun date options

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to take a date.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 14, 2021
Longboat Key adjusts COVID-19 policies

The town of Longboat Key is following guidance from the CDC.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 14, 2022
Gratitude America hosts veteran's retreat on Siesta Key Beach

Veterans worked through traumatic experiences through nature-based activities.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • November 4, 2009
My view

Town manager deserves thorough reviews

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2009
Pirates welcome new head coaches

Former all-star cheerleader and BRHS teacher Dana Licata took over as the varsity cheerleading coach. Nolan Middle's Ashley Choate will coach the junior varsity squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2020
Prose and Kohn: "O," it's magic

The Orioles celebrate 10 years at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 7, 2019
Staff, patients sign walls of incoming cancer care facility

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's Radiation Oncology Center is slated for completion in August 2020

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 13, 2019
Mote researcher is not your average scientist

From studying algae blooms to releasing rap videos, Tracy Fanara focuses on all things science.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 29, 2015
Save Our Seabirds migrates to baby bird season

Think twice before attempting to rescue a baby bird that appears to be injured.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2014
Residents want center ... if the price is right

The Summerfield Information Center could become a hub for the community, but residents want to know what it will cost.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 18, 2013
A stitch in time

Church of the Redeemer needlepoint members meet every Thursday to beautify their church. One kneeler can take months to embroider, but the group finds the hobby relaxing.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 7, 2014
Pasta La Vista

We've found some of the guys (and gal) in Sarasota who make pasta by hand in-house.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 19, 2014
Giving Back

First-year head coach Craig Page has implemented a new community service program for his team this season.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 4, 2023
Manatee County seeks additional Library Advisory Board members

East County residents are eligible to apply for all four of the newly created seats on the board.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 28, 2024
Longboat Key condo sells for $21 million

The 11,000-square-foot combined waterfront unit is the largest condominium sale in Sarasota County history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 16, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bo O'Daniel

The wide receiver concluded his Cardinal Mooney football career as a two-time state champion.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 2, 2015
Stagedoor: Rafael Petlock

Actor Rafael Petlock has appeared in plays in New York City, television and movies. But he’s perfectly fine expressing himself in his hometown of Sarasota when and wherever he can.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 21, 2025
Midtown Plaza redevelopment begins its run through city approval

Plans are to redevelop the site of the long-vacant Winn-Dixie next to Michael's on East into a mixed-use project with apartments, a hotel and retail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 24, 2009
Faithful following

Longboat Key residents and visitors of all faiths attended the 29th annual Longboat Key Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to give thanks for their blessings. Host church for the Nov. 24 service was St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

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