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Madison P., 3, observes the sharks swimming overhead at last year's festival.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 6, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: World Oceans Day Family Festival

Make a big splash for World Oceans Day at Mote Marine Laboratory's Dr. Seuss-themed festival. The family-friendly event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Adriana, Terriona and Shamyra
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 20, 2012
Celebration Luncheon

Celebration Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2014
Our View

Dream bigger on bayfront

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2011
Non-profit launches diaper drive

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County Inc., a non-profit with a goal to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women, infants and young children, is collecting diapers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 4, 2013
Manatee Schools release forensic audit supporting documents

The Manatee County School District posted all documents related to the forensic audit of the school district's $3.4 budget deficit Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Dexter Trombetta, 6, uses pennies to decorate his car, and says that he wants to work on his car when he gets back home because one of the pennies fell off in the race.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 12, 2018
Seniors bring Scouts up to speed in Lakewood Ranch

Inspired Living hosts Cub Scout troop

  • East County
  • News
Carlos Beruff, founder of Medallion Homes, bought the 935 acres of land for the proposed Amazon HQ2 for about $5 million in 2013. (Courtesy photo).
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 17, 2017
Manatee County homebuilder submits Amazon headquarters bid

Amazon's HQ2 would bring up to 50,000 employees and some $5 billion in capital investments.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Longboat voters are too intelligent to allow commission to continue as is; James Madison is out there! Two gentlemen fit the mold; Let's treat our Comprehensive Plan as we would a constitution

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2009
Orioles draft Lakewood Ranch catcher

Baltimore selected Mustang standout Michael Ohlman as the 326th pick of the Major League Baseball 2009 First-Year Player Draft June 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mike the Mime welcomed guest to the April in Paris party.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club's "April in Paris"

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club showed off berets and Parisian-inspired fashion for their 'April in Paris' party on Saturday, April 12. Flower carts, a caricature artist and a mime named Mike added to the club's transformation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • November 6, 2017
Attitude of gratitude

Gratitude is a positive element for our physical and mental well-being

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Braden River High School graduates Tessa Ummel, center, and Brittney Lesperance, right, practice a line dance during a staff meeting at the Texas Roadhouse.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2013
New eatery lines up fun

Employees of Texas Roadhouse are honing their dancing skills each week, as they prepare for the opening of the new East County eatery, which is slated to open May 27, Memorial Day, at 5710 Ranch Lake Blvd., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Barth Insurance building, designed by architect Victor Lundy in 1957. Photo by Greg Wilson
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 9, 2014
Modern marvels display architectural history

In the past week or so, architect Lawrence Scarpa has traveled from Washington, D.C., and to his home in Venice, Calif., before taking off again to New York City and then landing this week in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Randall has competed in the 2009, 2010 and 2015 World Championships.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 12, 2018
David Randall uses barrier islands as training path

Island-hopping athlete and his hand cycling relay team win the World Championships in Italy. He trains on Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 11, 2013
Feb. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission approves hirings; Firefighter union to vote on contract; Commission candidates face-off during public debate; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Business leaders will share county's economic outlook

Economist Sean Snaith and a panel of business leaders will deliver insights as to where Sarasota County’s economy is headed in 2011 at the annual Economic Outlook Luncheon, presented by the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Josina Paschal sorts through books to select one to take home.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 7, 2016
All Faiths prepares to feed 30,000 with summer food programs

Summer reading and food programs kick at North Sarasota Public Library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alliance Board Chair Heather Williams presents Board Emeritus Awards to David Fink, Lou Marinaccio and Rex Jensen.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2019
SMR CEO/president urges Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to support brain study

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO-President Rex Jensen urges Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members to raise funds for new brain study.

  • East County
  • News
Key Chorale will partner with the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in "American Roots: The Gospel Experience," Oct. 18, 19 and 26.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 24, 2019
Sarasota musicians come together for Key Chorale's 35th anniversary

Key Chorale’s 2019-2020 season focuses on collaboration and community engagement.

  • Arts + Culture
Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Hetty Feather." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Hetty Feather'

'Hetty Feather' celebrates a child’s unbroken spirit at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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