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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 16, 2018
Class shows the art of yoga at The Ringling

Art and wellness come together to offer museum-goers a new way to nourish the mind, body and soul.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The renovated Great Room will include decorative fabric kites, which can be lit with custom colors for events. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 11, 2013
Selby Great Room renovations are in bloom

Construction on the outdated Great Room began Monday, July 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beneva-Fruitville traffic is a source of concern for residents in the surrounding area.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
East Sarasota residents grapple with growth

A property owner hopes to develop a residential project near Beneva and Fruitville Roads, which has residents worried about what the final product will look like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 20, 2020
Style: Keeping It Cool

Fall in Florida is a far cry from leaves and crisp temperatures. Use these insulated drinkware options to keep your beverages — and yourself — cool and sweat-free.

  • LWR Life
A waterslide off the top floor of the new Mote Marine aquarium should raise millions for the aquarium and the park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Down a slippery slope at Benderson Park

Water slide about to become a main attraction at new Mote Marine aquarium.

  • April Fools
Teres Carducci will work for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 25, 2019
MTC Law Academy graduates ready for assignments in Sarasota, Bradenton

Manatee Technical College Law Academy graduates ready for assignments in Sarasota, Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
The 2020 Dick Vitale Gala will be a virtual-only event, Dick Vitale and the V Foundation for Cancer Research announced Wednesday.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 15, 2020
2020 Dick Vitale Gala will move to a virtual presentation

The event, already postponed from April to September, will now be online-only out of COVID-19 concerns.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rebecca and Dan Powers hold a picture of their son, Matthew, who died in a car crash Sept. 15 at Pope Road and State Road 64. They wish growth could slow until traffic conditions can be made safer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2018
Can local roads handle growth in Manatee County?

Grieving parent asks commissioners to slow growth until roads are safe.

  • East County
  • News
Ross Toussaint is pictured near the bioswale between his property and Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 15, 2021
Christ Church plans to begin construction to resolve drainage dispute

Neighbor Ross Toussaint claims stormwater runoff has damaged his property for the last 11 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 25, 2015
Briefs

Briefs for the Longboat Observer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Selby staff used a Rowlux material to create a shiny pool of water filled with water lilies.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 15, 2021
Selby Gardens unveils pop art garden display exhibition

The Roy Lichtenstein: Monet’s Garden Goes Pop! exhibit blends pop art with classic garden displays.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • July 8, 2009
Number of turtle nests down in the last decade

It's a tough time for turtles. The number of loggerhead turtle nests on Florida beaches has dropped more than 40% in the last 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dale Orlando wants to secure a place in her neighborhood where her dog, Shadow, can run free with other dogs from the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2016
Gillespie Park lobbies for paw park

After five years of asking for a dog-friendly area in Gillespie Park, Dale Orlando is close to making her vision a reality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Designed as a private resort, Ohana features two-and-a-half acres of Longboat Key beachfront. Photo by Ryan Gamma.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 8, 2014
Home of the Month: Dreams for Sale

The most expensive house in town lives up to its $22 million price tag.

  • Arts + Culture
The county will continue to explore its options for addressing parking and traffic issues on Siesta Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to Watch 2018: Parking

The city and county are trying to answer two questions: Where will people park, and how do we pay for it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit PH-5 of The Pierre condominium complex  has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,301 square feet of living area. It was built in 1991.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 24, 2021
Key Club condo sells for $1.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11-15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
High five

The top five sports moments of the week

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2014
Sidelines

Riverview volleyball sweeps Braden River; Sailors boys golf team swings past Hurricanes; Registration now open for golf lesson program; ODA tops Braden River

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 10, 2018
Plymouth Harbor cuts ribbon on Northwest Garden Building

The new building features memory care, assisted living and residential living spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom and Barbara Gardner.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 21, 2019
Bird Key Yacht Club parties on despite rain

Members of the club still got together for an evening celebration — indoors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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