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The first turtle nest of the season in Longboat Key Turtle Watch's patrolling area of the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key has hatched, and the public is invited to watch as volunteers excavate the nest.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 2, 2011

Children travel a long(boat) way for Halloween

Madeline Geddes, from Kingston, Canada, loves visiting Longboat Key. Her grandfather has been visiting the island for 28 years, and he brought Maddy for her first visit a few years ago.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Loren Mayo |
December 30, 2010

Kids showcase talents at Hanukkah party

The scent and sizzle of hot oil wafted down the hallway as kindergartners, first-graders, second-graders and their families held a recent Hanukkah party, during which they made sufganiyot, arts-and-crafts and menorah handprints.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Whitney Elfstrom |
February 13, 2020

Southside blooms during STEM night

Southside Elementary School hosted its first STEM night on Feb. 6.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
February 19, 2020

First Step Sarasota celebrates family program's 25th anniversary

The annual luncheon was held Feb. 19 at Michael's On East.

Black Tie

By Katie Johns |
January 15, 2019

Longboat Harbour changes watch

For the first time since 2015, the condominium complex has new leadership.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kayleigh Omang |
October 25, 2018

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bring ladies to lunch

The first Lunch in the Gardens lecture series was hosted Oct. 25 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

Black Tie

By Anna Brugmann |
January 19, 2017

Four years from now, I hope ...

We asked first graders at Southside Elementary their personal goals for the next four years.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Kristen Herhold |
December 6, 2015

Temple Beth Israel celebrates eight nights of light

Members of Temple Beth Israel celebrated the first night of Hanukkah with a dinner Dec. 6, at the temple.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 11, 2013

Catapulting into first place

Seven Manatee County elementary schools competed in the countywide Technology Student Association catapult competition Nov. 16, at Southeast High School. Students built the catapults on-site.

East County
Neighbors

By Jen Blanco |
September 4, 2009

Thunder win season opener

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated The First Academy 37-7 tonight.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
June 4, 2009

Sarasota cemetery honors military servicemen

Nearly 700 people attended the first Memorial Day celebration Saturday, May 30, at the Sarasota National Cemetery.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lori Sax |
October 31, 2025

Guests kick up some sand at Flip Flops & Fashion

Children First's annual fashion fundraiser on the Gulf came on a picture-perfect day.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
November 13, 2013

East County Observer reflects on 15 years

At the prodding of an employee, Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh drove to East County to see what was happening away from Sarasota's sunny beaches. That was more than a decade ago. In fact, this month the East County Observer celebrates 15 years of reporting on the East County. Join us as we reflect on 15 years of our history.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 23, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 25-Oct. 1

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

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