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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 2, 2022
Red tide returns to southern Sarasota beaches

Low to medium levels of red tide were detected at seven beaches in South County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • November 11, 2022
Rock the Preserve to jam out at the Bay Preserve on Sunday

This music fundraiser honors Mary Terese Finnegan, a supporter of the Conservation Foundation who died in December 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Musicians to accompany home tour

The 37th annual Masterworks Showcase Encore Out East: A Tour of Luxury Homes, which runs March 2-3, will feature five homes in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 7, 2018
Festival chooses Premier site in Lakewood Ranch

The Suncoast Food and Wine Festival returns for its 17th annual event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 9, 2024
Where to worship on Longboat Key for the holidays

The Interfaith Ministerium of St. Armands and Longboat Keys host services for all Longboaters to celebrate the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 17, 2019
Eat seasonal in Sarasota

Local restaurants and farms are trying to make seasonal eating easier.

  • Health
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Swan family gets two new members

Two cygnets from Stan and Wendy's nest hatched Friday, May 15, at the Harbour Links golf course at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Beverly Skelton |
  • March 24, 2010
LETTER: Behavior harmful to Creekwood cranes

The Creekwood sandhill cranes have two babies now. The parents worked hard to keep the nest high and the eggs from dying. The babies are sure nice and fun to watch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: LAC Sports Camp

The East County Observer caught up with children at the Longwood Athletic Club Sports Camp to hear what they thought about the week's festivities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 25, 2010
Man on the Street: Aquatic Adventures

The Longboat Observer asked some young visitors at Mote Marine what their favorite exhibit at the aquarium is.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • July 20, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

MISS MANATEE SOFTBALL AND LAKEWOOD RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

MISS MANATEE SOFTBALL AND LAKEWOOD RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By The Insider |
  • April 16, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival ARTS LOVERS SPOTLIGHT: Artist/Director John Sims and THE RHYTHM OF LOVE!

Sarasota Film Festival ARTS LOVERS SPOTLIGHT: Artist/Director John Sims and THE RHYTHM OF LOVE!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2012
Cannons Marina offers treasure fer talkin' like a pirate

The first 20 customers who use pirate lingo will get a free hat in honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
Koala(ty) chalk art at Lakewood Ranch High leads to funds for Australia

Koala(ty) chalk art at Lakewood Ranch High leads to funds for Australia

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 25, 2016
Your Black Tie — 01.28.15

#blacktieuntied: see Black Tie events through the eyes of the attendees

  • Black Tie
  • By Nicole Unger |
  • September 2, 2014
Day Trippin' — Land paddling at Nathan Benderson Park

Day Trippin' — Land paddling at Nathan Benderson Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Niki Muller, Jeannie Sparks and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 27, 2017
High school teacher advances career

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