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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 2, 2019
A morning of cars and coffee in Sarasota

When auto enthusiasts get together, the stories often involve a lot more than spark plugs and fan belts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Florida Supreme Court upholding might end Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton's bid for re-election.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2012
Florida Supreme Court upholds term limits

The Florida Supreme Court ruled that term limits for commissioners are constitutional, possibly ending Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton's re-election campaign.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key'  s south fire station is in line for renovation or replacement.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat talks fire station upgrades

Town looks deeper at a renovation plan and a replacement plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
COPS CORNER: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 10, 2020
Winn-Dixie opens new store in Lakewood Ranch Wednesday

Ribbon cutting and giveaways planned for opening of Winn-Dixie at The Green at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Linda Nichols of Backyard Bike Shop said season started late this year.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 27, 2019
Longboat's winter season back in black after seeing red

No more red tide for Longboat businesses

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Development Director Rob Oglesby, with 8-week-old Finch, says the campus improvements will help the nonprofit become self-sustainable.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2020
Things looking up at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch

Vertical construction begins as part of Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's $10 million expansion.

  • East County
  • News
Anthony Caiazzo, No. 12, makes his way down the field Friday, Nov. 9, during the Cardinal Mooney versus The Out-of-Door Academy game at Thunder Stadium.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. CMHS final game

High school rivals Cardinal Mooney Cougars and the Out-of-Door Academy Thunder faced off one last time during football season Friday, Nov. 9, at Thunder Stadium. The Thunder held the lead during the first quarter but ultimately lost to the Cougars. The final score was Cardinal Mooney 27, ODA 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, works with Ted Lindenberg, the director of Books for Kids, to find ways for the program to continue to support students in the district. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Books for Kids adds new chapter in Manatee County

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Books for Kids program adds mentoring program to help students.

  • East County
  • News
Harmony's Casey Clough and Alison Clough at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer last year, say that American Cancer Society is a great organization because it helps all kinds of people. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 17, 2018
Fundraiser hits its stride at Nathan Benderson Park

Lakewood Ranch breast cancer survivors among those who will participate at Making Strides event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
News Briefs

Planning Commission supports Woodbrook II; New county tool aids in disaster recovery

  • East County
  • News
Bob Switzer
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 23, 2011
Scene & Heard

Switzer blows his horn for banjo groupies; Puppet show has strings attached; Dance magazine editor to visit Sarasota; Greenfield Prize awarded to NYC scribe; Hot exhibits

  • Arts + Culture
Roger Pettingell is the top Coldwell Banker agent in Florida for the third time. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Star seller: Roger Pettingell

Roger Pettingell was the top-ranked agent in 2012 on the Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service in total volume and the top-ranked Coldwell Banker agent in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 16, 2019
Longboat shows off at community open house

On March 16, residents and visitors were invited to learn more about various town departments including IT, fire and police.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Prom queen Jaclyn Falconetti and prom king Alex Auchey had a slow dance after being announced.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Riverview High School Prom

Riverview seniors checked off on one of life's milestones Saturday, May 5 by attending prom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Riverview High School held their prom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for the first time since the ballroom could accommodate the 582 tickets sold. The theme was A Victorian Masquerade and Jaclyn Falconetti was announced prom queen and Alex Auchey prom king.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new store is slated to open before the end of this year, but for the eight months between now and then, the island will be without a supermarket for the first time in nearly 32 years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
Publix to close Saturday

The nearly 32-year-old Longboat Key supermarket will close starting this weekend for eight months of construction of a new store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 20, 2014
Five reasons we're excited about Big Guava Music Festival

Five reasons we're excited about Big Guava Music Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Katerina Sommers used cracker tags from her mother’s store to make her iconcept jr. dress. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 14, 2017
Trend Setters: iconcept jr. participants put their imagination to the test

Young designers challenged their creative instincts by designing an outfit out of recycled materials for the upcoming iconcept jr. fashion show.

  • Arts + Culture
Ricardo Rhodes and Victoria Hulland perform George Balanchine’s “Stars and Stripes” as the characters of El Capitan and Liberty Bell, respectively. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
'Poetry and Liberty' shows Sarasota Ballet as emblem of the brave and true

With returning répétiteur and principals, Sarasota Ballet looks forward to ‘Stars and Stripes.’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2018
Cans for a cause

The Lazy Lobster is hosting a food drive for All Faiths Food Bank until Dec. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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