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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 21, 2018
Fashion Insider: Animal Print

Bring out your wild side with these prints.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2020
East County weather page photo: September 3

Pamela Williams captured this white egret overlooking a pond in the Hazeltine neighborhood of Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gwen Fogt, owner of Fogt’s Gulf Coast Music Center, says her store has become a hub for area musicians.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 5, 2017
At Fogt's Music, Sarasota's music community thrives

To area musicians, Fogt’s is more than a store — it’s the best clubhouse, support system, music school, repair shop and social hub in town.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 2, 2010
News Briefs 09.02.10

As the city's Charter Review Committee prepares to discuss a proposed change to Sarasota's election schedule, the city of Bradenton has issued a change of its own.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Cougars celebrate a win over Bishop McLaughlin.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 31, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Crazy for the Cougars

The Cardinal Mooney community has embraced volleyball in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Andy Guz, the CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, said the hospital will expand its services to keep up with the growth of the community it serves.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 30, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hopes to expand in the 2020s

CEO Andy Guz predicts hospital will continue to expand in the 2020s to serve rapidly growing Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Diane Lyons uses her love of running to have a positive influence on Sarasota's youngest athletes.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 9, 2012
Neighbors: Diane Lyons

Diane Lyons' nonprofit organization, Shamrockers USA, keeps kids on pace on the track and in life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 29, 2021
Ringling Estates home sells for $5.25 million

Property at 161 S. Polk Drive was the top seller in the Longboat Key area for the week of Aug. 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Robert Cobb, Brad McCoy and Josh Maddox caught their first tarpon ever on June 3 off the beach in Longboat Key near the Positano condominiums.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 9, 2021
Massive tarpon caught in Longboat Key

Four men caught the 150-pound tarpon on June 3 near the Positano condominiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Church of the Redeemer officials say they've paid more than $200,000 in permit fees to the city, but they believe they shouldn't have to assume costs associated with sidewalk closures.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2019
Church lobbies for construction fee waiver

The city will consider waiving fees associated with certain sidewalk closures, but staff says some residents have lobbied for tougher regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota design professionals including architects, engineers, interior designers and students will construct original sculptures made of cans showcased throughout the mall.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 18, 2014
Canstruction exhibit hopes to help others

Canstruction is a national program aimed to help feed the hungry through art. Sarasota artists will create sculptures made of cans to help those in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Town manager should evaluate the commissioners; Thank you to Longboat Observer's community editor; Flags should have been flown at half-staff on 9/11

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • January 14, 2013
Wal-Mart appeal headed to public hearing

Wal-Mart appeal headed to public hearing

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota residents parade through the streets after they vote to approve Sarasota County. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Libraries & Historical Resources.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 1, 2021
Sarasota County Centennial: Start of county was contentious

A dispute over (you guessed it) roads set up the official establishment of Sarasota County on July 1, 1921.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 11, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 11

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 11

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 4, 2019
Cops Corner: Engine trouble on a sailboat

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • June 4, 2013
Top 10 reasons musical theater people are like Superman

Top 10 reasons musical theater people are like Superman

  • Arts + Culture
Stacey and Morgan Trevithick continue to search for a cure.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High student has nerve to fight back

Complex regional pain syndrome strikes sophomore, who tries to raise awareness.

  • East County
  • News
First Friday festivities mean new musical acts for attendees of free Music on Main events.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
Future Music on Main acts set

Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty announced its Music on Main series of acts performing through June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 20, 2014
Cost savings permit Siesta beach renovation options

Unused funds may allow the Siesta Beach renovations project to include dune walkovers, a new west pavilion and 10 pole shelters without increasing the project's overall cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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