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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2024
Learn the basics of Sarasota’s budget process at town hall session

City of Sarasota officials will explain the process of setting the fiscal year 2025 budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 2, 2026
Community open house scheduled

The Town Green will welcome Longboaters with food trucks, bounce houses, community organizations, live music and town staff March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 3, 2023
Former Pepperidge Farm CEO is living her dream life on Bird Key

Irene Chang-Britt, the former CEO of Pepperidge Farm, shares her tales of success — and why retiring on Bird Key is the sweetest part.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 23, 2023
Sarasota golfer headed to Drive, Chip and Putt finals at Augusta National

Jolie Pastorick won the girls 14-15 division at The Bear's Club in Jupiter last October with 143 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Oh the places you can go in Lakewood Ranch

Give yourself a spring break by staying in East County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2021
A Star Spangled Banner day at the Sarasota Polo Club

National Anthem always will play at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • November 30, 2017
Special election Democratic candidates share their views ahead of primary

Margaret Good and Ruta Jouniari explain in their own words why they should represent their party in the District 72 special election primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 1, 2021
Tabernacle Church's Living Nativity a tradition for east Bradenton family

The Mascitto family ventures back in time annually to create Living Nativity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 3, 2023
7 must-sees as Sarasota's arts scene kicks into high gear

Chart out your arts enjoyment with this overview of the season’s most interesting offerings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 6, 2025
Urbanite Theatre delivers a thrilling monster mash with cinematic timing

In "Monsters of the American Cinema," the scary creatures aren't only on the screen.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 8, 2026
The Dogs of Lakewood Ranch club allows canine lovers to network

The group's Facebook group members have found important information, such as available dog sitters and referrals for dog-related issues.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
News Briefs

Bradenton woman vies for commission seat; East County Walgreens hosts drug drop-off; Manatee County to hide time capsule; Sandies Awards Brings New Feel this Year; Adoption of rescued dogs begins

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

If you're like many Longboaters, you fled town for the summer. When you left, the 'Lights Out' posters were just beginning to dot the Key in preparation for turtle-nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 5, 2020
Traffic: Officials respond

Longboat town commissioners sent comments about traffic to Sarasota commissioners and FDOT, requesting immediate action and better coordination. And the city’s response? The usual nothing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 1, 2021
A slice of thanks

Publix sent their usual thank-you cakes to Longboat's first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 24, 2021
More fun than B4 in Lakewood Ranch

Community Bingo in Lakewood Ranch pays off as a social event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2009
Generosity shines at Mooney

The Cardinal Mooney High School Key Club kicked off the holiday season with a donation to Bethesda House, a non-profit organization that assists families with AIDS and is under the auspices of Catholic Charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2010
Leatherback turtle released after two days of rehab

Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Hospital treated one of its largest patients ever recently. Lizzy, a 787-pound leatherback sea turtle rescued from Lee County, came to Mote for rehabilitation after stranding Tuesday, Jan. 5. She was released more than 20 miles off the coast of St. Petersburg two days later.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 17, 2010
Sprirted strut

Attendees of the Longboat Island Chapel's Valentine's Day jazz service took to the aisles when the program's finale, 'The Saints,' was played. While the Al Hixon Jazz All-Stars performed, audience members used colorful umbrellas to show off their spirited style. The annual event, which also featured vocalist Chris Brown, drew a large crowd to the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Woodland Spring Fling

Events will include The Great American Hamburger Cook Off, a two-mile race to raise money for Haiti, relay races and carnival-style games.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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