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Siesta Key Village restaurant Bonjour French Café shared a photo of a man in a Spider-Man costume on its Facebook on March 8.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
Man dressed as Spider-Man draws concern from farmers market

Reports of problematic behavior surround an individual weaving his way around Sarasota County in a Spider-Man costume.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Casey Alfstad, Sam Alfstad and Annie Mayme Alfstad at The Ice House. Sculptural pieces by Mark Anderson on display in "Sarasota Artists: All in the Family."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 8, 2014
Backstage Pass: The Alfstad family paints a collaborative vision

There's another prominent family tied to The Ice House exhibit, "All in the Family," which opens Friday, Jan. 10: the Alfstads.

  • Arts + Culture
Stephanie Bastos performs "Timeline" in San Francisco, Calif. in August 2016. Photo by Robbie Sweeney
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 5, 2017
Dancing Through Life: Performer tells her story through dance

Stephanie Bastos will share an intimate tale with audience members at Sarasota Contemporary Dance's latest one-woman-show, "Timeline."

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Goglia, president of the St. Armands Circle Association, is one of several neighborhood leaders encouraging the city to reconsider its stance on regulating hosted rentals in residential areas.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 11, 2021
Neighborhood groups wary of proposed Sarasota homesharing rules

Although city officials were blase about the potential for conflict, some citizens are raising alarm about regulations permitting hosted rentals in residential areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2018
Longboat Fire Rescue offering two more CPR classes

The final two training sessions this season will be held March 23 and April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon spearheaded the town's efforts to strengthen its sea turtle ordinance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2016
Commission moves turtle ordinance forward

After four hours of discussion over three meetings, the Longboat Key Town Commission has found consensus on stronger sea turtle protections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 27, 2021
Robert T. Ruff

Robert T. (Bob) Ruff, a 40-year resident of Longboat Key, died at his home in Longboat Key on July 13th, 2021, after having celebrated his 93rd birthday just two months before.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Siesta Key fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. at Siesta Key Beach on the Fourth of July. Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 8, 2017
Fourth of July Calendar

Area events to help you celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
5142 Bunyan Street — This  house brings a slide full of penguins and reindeer.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 13, 2021
Sarasota's sidewalk spectacles sparkle for the holidays

Homes make the season twinkle with electricity and creativity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2021
Ribbon cutting held at Botanic Waterside

New Lakewood Ranch apartment complex celebrates grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Our View

Our arbitrary and capricious code

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Braden River senior guard Cheyenne Stubbs transferred from Sarasota High this offseason.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 20, 2021
With star injured, Pirates girls basketball sails forward

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Peggy Guingona, executive director of the Florida Section of American Water Works Association Region X, smells a water sample as the contest begins. She says she likes her water to be odorless and tasteless.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2017
Public utilities face off in annual water-tasting competition

Charlotte County takes top honors.

  • East County
  • News
Guy Paschal led the push for incorporation in 1955.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Town of Longboat Key turns 57, but who's counting?

Most of the Key's residents celebrated incorporation this week more than 50 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julie Hess holds her diploma along with a picture of her father, Mark Hollar, who inspired her to advance her education.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
His wish, her calling for Heritage Harbour woman

Bradenton woman follows her late dad's message to the letter — and earns her diploma 18 years later.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.30.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Charlotte Gurwin, 2 ½, searches for eggs in the hay at the Longboat Key Club’s Easter egg hunt.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 16, 2017
Longboat Key Club hosts Easter eggstravaganza

The Resort at Longboat Key Club hosted its annual Easter celebration on April 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sergei Dogadin
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 8, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 4

Mostly Mozart at the Sarasota Orchestra

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • April 18, 2013
Inventing the next American (and SW Florida) economy

Inventing the next American (and SW Florida) economy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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