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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2019
Track and field championships: Day two

A Sailor finds gold; three other area athletes also medal.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 27, 2017
Carolyn Michel speaks at April installment of Salon Series lecture

The actor and philanthropist spoke and performed at the monthly Designing Women Boutique lecture on April 27.

  • Black Tie
David and Nada Farr both wore as much green as they could find.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2015
Glenridge goes green for St. Patrick's Day

It was all about the green for the theme of the St. Patrick's Day party at The Glenridge March17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kent Ringquist is the new AD at Lakewood Ranch High. Courtesy photo Madison Aker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2019
Mustangs pick new athletic director

Kent Ringquist, a physical education teacher at the school, will head the Lakewood Ranch High athletics program.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The 2019 Sarasota Film Festival poster also announced the theme, The Beauty of Intelligent Film. Image courtesy Wilde Productions
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Scene & Heard 02.28.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, featuring Sarasota Film Festival, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Half in Dream, The RIngling and The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Residents in Braden Woods have formed a group called Keep Woods Inc. to oppose development of the site. The group also hopes to raise money to purchase the 33-acre property for conservation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2016
Project hits road block

Extension of Clubhouse Drive may be key issue in Myara development's approval.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 10, 2018
Celebrate with us!

On Oct. 17, Longboat Observer readers are invited to our office at 5570 GMD to pick up a copy of the 40th anniversary issue and enjoy coffee and doughnuts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Gelety, left, and Wayne Natt
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Motion to dismiss Longboat forfeiture case denied

The 12th Judicial Circuit Court denied Wayne Natt's motion to dismiss a case in which Longboat Key Police Department seeks to take his Cedars Court condo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shelli Freeland Eddie
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2015
CCNA forum highlights neighborhood issues

A City Commission candidate forum Saturday illuminated key points leading up to the March 10 election, highlighting the interests of the candidates - and the neighborhood groups that posed the questions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Youth Opera members Sam Stahlmann, Genevieve Dilan, Sophia Thurman (front), Ashley Lewis and Pablo González star in “The Little Sweep” Nov. 3 and 4. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 31, 2018
Sarasota Youth Opera students help audience change their tune about the art

‘The Little Sweep’ cast wants to prove that opera is cooler than its stereotype.

  • Arts + Culture
Viento Kitchen and Bar will serve a veal piccata dish as a Valentine's Day special.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key restaurants dish out special plates for Valentine's Day

Four restaurants discuss their most popular items and what makes them hot spots for special occasions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County plans to add eight parking spaces to Siesta Key Beach Access 7.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2013
County prepares Siesta Key parking expansion

Sarasota County issued a request for quotes to move fencing at Beach Access 7, to add eight parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 13, 2019
Apparently, it's OK when Democrats use voter registration

Debate goes on over County Commission's plan to draw new districts.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Designer Alex Pinchin prepares the audio equipment for “Wakey, Wakey.” Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 8, 2018
Urbanite Theatre's ninjas of sound create the audio artistry of every play

Sound designers create a playground for the imagination — especially at Urbanite Theater, and their invisible artistry makes all the difference.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2018
A coyote's tale: One Sunday on Longboat

Wandering coyote grabs the attention of Country Club Shores residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Country Meadows' Jason and Karen Olivier have dealt with the ups and downs of Karen's MS.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2020
Bradenton woman tells story of perseverance during MS Awareness Week

Bradenton woman tells her story of triumph over multiple sclerosis.

  • East County
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 28, 2015
Our view: How codes hurt the poor

Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has spent much of the past two decades here buying and refurbishing old apartments and hotels in the city to fill a big vacuum - affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Hajar Benjoud.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 23, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Hajar Benjoud

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks Eckerd College and committing to fitness

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High football team emphasized fitness on the first day of practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 29, 2019
High school football practice begins in East County and Sarasota

The regular season begins Aug. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
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