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A self-guided tour of Historic Spanish Gardens is included, along with access to Selby Gardens' downtown campus.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 21, 2021
Selby Gardens plans to launch boat tour in January

Full-day tour will take visitors from downtown location to Historic Spanish Point and back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thuy Nguyen is always thinking of her next new thing.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 8, 2021
Sarasotan tries new things on YouTube Channel

Sarasota woman enjoys the thrill of trying something new and releases her adventures each week on YouTube.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 28, 2020
Fiesta! series kicks off at Benderson Park

Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota-area residents have funky Friday fun

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Softball fields throughout north county will be replaced or reimagined to create better complexes.  File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 28, 2021
County leaders envision $117 million in recreation facility upgrades

Four north county athletic facilities will see major improvements at an estimated cost of $117 million over the next three to seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 2, 2019
'Bird Box' is a thrilling psychological tale with an unexpected, ironic ending

Director Susanne Bier took a risk with her new Netflix film, but it paid off.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs pose with other members of Circus Sarasota.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization finalist: Circus Sarasota Inc.

Circus Sarasota was named a cultural organization finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlie James Gurski
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Birth Announcements

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A condominium in The Beach Residences recently for $3.5 million. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,861 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $3.3 million in 2017.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 2, 2019
The Beach Residences condo sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 21, 2021
Braden River Elementary rocks the school day in Lakewood Ranch

Rock Our School Day at Braden River Elementary gives students an opportunity to leave their mark on campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Greer Island lagoon between the Longboat Pass Bridge and the Gulfside beaches. The plan is to dredge sand from the canal feeding it this year. (File photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 14, 2022
Coastal engineers fight battle of Longboat Key erosion

The latest beach renourishment project came in early and under budget, but Longboat Key faces a long-term fight to alleviate the effects of erosion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, thanks the community for its support during a difficult school year.
  • By Guest Author |
  • June 9, 2021
School District of Manatee County Superintendent gives thanks to community for support

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders applauds teachers, students, staff members and the community for a successful school year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The body of water south of Longboat Pass and west of the bridge to Anna Maria Island (pictured) is unnamed.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 9, 2021
Name proposed for north-end bay on Longboat

Bill Saba would like to name body of water between Greer Island and the north end of Longboat Key after his late grandparents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Isabella Juliano earns several awards during the regional Fusion National Dance Competition. She'll dance at the 2020 Fusion Nationals this summer. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch girl goes from tutu to can-do

Lakewood Ranch dancer flutters to national competition

  • East County
  • News
Juan Florensa’s department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key’s beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2014
Florensa shares Public Works duties with Kiwanians

Juan Florensa's department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key's beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 15, 2009
Ranch candy shop moves to Sarasota

Create Your Own owner Jodi Mailman relocated from her Main Street location to Westfield Southgate mall.

  • East County
  • News
2020 ended with an inventory lower than the end of 2019 in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 11, 2021
Sarasota, Manatee real estate sales in 2020 top 2019 levels

Sales volume, prices rise as inventory falls.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents gathered Saturday at the Sarasota Farmers Market in opposition to the proposed sale of the grassy strip near Pineapple Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2016
City strikes Pineapple Park land deal

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to sell a piece of land along Lemon Avenue — which could mean doom or good fortunes for the nearby park, depending on who you ask.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee School Board District 3: Richard "Rick" Murphy

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Town staffers place 2,974 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive, beginning Sept. 10.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 3, 2021
Longboat Key Sept. 11 flag tradition continues on attack's 20th anniversary

This is the 19th time the Public Works Department will plant 2,974 flags in the ground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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