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Longboat Key Garden Club President Susan Phillips, center, and LBKGC grants committee chair Linda Ulrich, right, present a check to Paradise Center executive director, Suzy Brenner, left. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 3, 2021
Paradise Center to start edible garden

Thanks to a Longboat Key Garden Club grant, the center will soon plant herbs and vegetables.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2020
East County weather page photo: April 9

Bill Turnbull captured this yellow-crowned night heron napping in Robinson Preserve.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nikki White and Logan O’Neill star in “All Shook Up” at PLATO @ The Golden Apple. Courtesy of PLATO @ The Golden Apple.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 18, 2012
Theater Review: 'All Shook Up'

Sorry folks, Elvis is not alive, but you can see his facsimile in the rock 'n' roll musical, 'All Shook Up,' now playing at PLATO @ The Golden Apple.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 12, 2010
Election change gains steam

More than two dozen people asked the Charter Review Committee to move the spring election date to the November general election to save money and increase voter turnout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Reverend Barry and the Funk will perform to a Sarasota crowd seated in reserved, socially distances squares.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 17, 2020
Band squares off for outdoor concert at Sarasota Fairgrounds

Reverend Barry and the Funk will perform a socially distanced show Sept. 26 at Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Arts + Culture
Over the past six years, Bretty Timmons has led the Thunder to a 39-21 record.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2012
Thunder appoint new athletic director

The Out-of-Door Academy football coach Brett Timmons was named the Thunder's new athletic director July 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
An estate property in the Sanderling Club on Siesta Key ranks No. 1 on TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 17, 2011
Homes on Siesta Key and Casey Key rank in the top 10

A Siesta Key home ranks No. 1 and a Casey Key home No. 9 on a list compiled by TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A current proposal for the parcel includes  single and multifamily affordable housing and retail space.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
County accepts bids on north county affordable project

Developers will have until April 26 to submit bids for the property at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Business has dried up at the South Gate Community Center since the start of the pandemic.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 16, 2020
South Gate Community Center faces uncertain future

The longtime event venue is looking for a potential buyer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort President Jay Yablon said he welcomes any project that satisfies both the financial needs of unit owners and can get approval from the town.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
Owners weigh plans for Colony’s future

Two developers continue to try to persuade Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners to pick their project. But one concept faces potential hurdles with the property’s tourism use.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This rendering shows the plans for the Bath and Racquet Club redevelopment in the context of the land surrounding 2170 Robinhood St. Image courtesy Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2021
Bath and Racquet redevelopment clears hurdle

City officials praised changes to a once-contentious proposal, though some residents continued to raise concerns about traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clapp
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 10, 2011
Experience at the heart of commission race

The two candidates seeking election for the District 2 City Commission seat both cite their experience: Dick Clapp's previous commission experience and Paul Caragiulo's business experience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amani Carter poses for a picture with Santa at the 2018 Breakfast with Santa event.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 28, 2019
Sarasota shoots to the top of Santa's nice list

Who better to be on Santa's Nice List than Sarasotans?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club was built in 1989.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 18, 2021
Sanctuary condo sells for $3.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 5-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo. Author Rasheen Davis.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.11.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 3, 2016
Christmas in Candyland grants holiday wishes

It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Michael's On East Dec. 2.

  • Black Tie
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • July 8, 2020
Common sense solutions for police reform

Local police departments need to make changes to more easily help citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Nate Benderson's legacy will continue

  • East County
  • Opinion
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Siaana defeats Wildcat in Suncoast Porsche Cup

Siaana defeated Wildcat 10-9 in the Suncoast Porsche Cup final Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
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