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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 26-Jan. 1

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Welcome Back: Summer Recap

Summer is officially over, but the stories that made headlines from May through October certainly heated up the months that some residents were away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2018
Benderson boathouse dream still afloat

SANCA, foundation officials say boathouse construction was never promised.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 30, 2024
Resident calls for police assistance for ducklings in pool

An officer decided it was best to wait for a trained professional to take care of the small ducks. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
News Briefs

Former Arbomar building manager files suit; Longboat Key Fire Rescue gets high marks from citizens; Duncan qualifies to run for third term on commission

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 3, 2025
Booker High hosts grand opening of its field house

After the school unveiled its new field house with a ribbon-cutting, its football team also won 29-23 against Berkeley Prep.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2014
Clerical error postpones Colony auction

Unicorp National Development Inc. President Charles Whittall has a contract to buy the resort's bankrupt estate, and he's confident he will win the bid for 2.3 acres at auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 16, 2019
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch high school bands march with meaning

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school bands compete with shows personal to them

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 26, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • December 26, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: June

Dan Kennedy, CEO and co-founder of Sarasota Military Academy, will become an inactive employee next month, per an agreement with the school's board of directors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 26, 2013
Year in Review: May 2013, Beach project bid: $13.3 million

A beach project bid last week came in much higher than what town staff expected to pay for this summer's project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
Teacher Spotlight: Jeff Daughtry

As a veteran, Sarasota Military Academy algebra and geometry teacher Jeff Daughtry knows the meaning of sacrifice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 5, 2021
Manatee County grants temporary permits for the Medieval Fair

The Sarasota Medieval Fair will kick off as planned this weekend after Manatee County granted a temporary use permit for the 47-acre site in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 17, 2017
'Once' sings the praises of music at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's first mainstage production of the season features talented musicians and an honest story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Data shows police call volume

Longboat Key police responded to 5,734 calls in 2012, a slight drop compared to the 6,024 calls they handled in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • August 27, 2012
Carreño Dance Festival delights and disappoints

Carreño Dance Festival delights and disappoints

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Cole Medvetz

The Observer spotlights Lakewood golfer Cole Medvetz.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 15, 2010
Commission to debate Palm Avenue zoning

A group of residents wants to create a new zoning district in their neighborhood to prevent certain kinds of commercial development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2019
Linger Lodge RV park changes in works

Manatee County Planning Commission endorses concept.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 24, 2024
Longboat Key church wants your unwanted art

All Angels by the Sea collects donations of art for its annual New to You Art Sale, which supports the nonprofit Turning Points.

  • Longboat Key
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