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East County resident Sue Gates took this picture Oct. 13, from her backyard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Weekly Winner: Mushroom Cloud

East County resident Sue Gates took this picture Oct. 13, from her backyard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The planned 18-story condominium at 33 S. Palm Ave. is required to preserve the facade of the historic DeMarcay Hotel building. Rendering courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
Residents make noise about condo

A number of groups have issues with the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom Harmer delivered a presentation on the Longboat Key ballot initiatives on Thursday.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 21, 2018
Harmer hits the road to explain and listen

Town manager makes appearances to help voters understand whats on the ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lauren Ward as Mary's thoughts, Lauren Nielsen as Mary in "What Was I Thinking?" by Marvin Albert. Photo courtesy of Theatre Odyssey.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Theatre Odyssey takes short plays 'On the Road'

The second annual tour will kick off with an open formal dress rehearsal on Feb. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
Sandy Loevner and Jan Crudele, with the Florida Winefest & Auction.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • May 23, 2018
Follow the money

The Winefest awarded $187,300. Over its 28 years, it has donated more than $8.5 million to charities that help children — and this is just one small organization in Sarasota’s huge philanthropy scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Obituary: Nick Striglos

Nick Striglos, 78, of Longboat Key and Decatur, Ill., died Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kelsey Grau Local athlete Ralph Maxwell has his sights set on gold.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 12, 2014
Your Neighbor | Ralph Maxwell

Ralph Maxwell recently returned from the Florida International Senior Games and State Championships, where he earned medals in all his events and set three new records in the 50-meter sprint, triple jump and 800-meter run.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Bush II and Michael Bush after Bush II's second-place finish at states last season. Photo courtesy Michael Bush.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota senior wrestler takes final shot at state title

Michael Bush II has spent the offseason prepping new moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The von Trapp children discover singing is among their favorite things, along with "doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 19, 2019
Darker tones make 'Sound of Music' a complex composition

Josh Rhodes reimagines the classic musical in a bold, inventive Asolo Rep production. It’s joyful and uplifting. But it’s not all sweetness and light.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 29, 2012
Giving Challenge totals $2.4 million

The 36-Hour Giving Challenge resulted in 10,705 donations totaling more than $2.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Braden River High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-2 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 10.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Volleyball vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 25-17, 25-15, 20-25, 14-25, 15-11 in district action Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Support beams will hold the walls of the building in place until support beams and the roof are installed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Developer offers tilted view of the future in Lakewood Ranch

Harrod Properties nears completion of Gateway project.

  • East County
  • News
Florida State DanceSport Championship Triple Crown Top Studio Empire Ballroom Studios' winning team. Cliff Roles Photography.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 8, 2012
Scene & Heard

Dancing to the Stars; Pied piper gone pipe-less; In good company

  • Arts + Culture
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association filed an emergency motion late Monday afternoon that urges U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May to enforce a $600,000 settlement agreement.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 11, 2015
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association files emergency motion

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is urging a bankruptcy judge to enforce an agreement a trustee is no longer willing to bring forward for review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Last year's chalk festival was 10 days. This year it will be six but will include additional street closures.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 30, 2013
Sarasota Chalk Festival to cover more ground in fewer days

This year, the Sarasota Chalk Festival will run six days from Nov. 13 through Nov. 18 on Pineapple Avenue, spanning from Orange Avenue to First Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Laurel Park Overlay District allows for more neighborhood input.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 28, 2013
Year in Review: July 2013, Neighbors gain oversight

After a year of discussion, the City Commission approves the Laurel Park Overlay District. The district requires public hearings before the approval of nearby large developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zack Summerall is this week's standout player.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian nets win; Cougars win on the road; Lady Thunder sweeps Lady Tornadoes; Rams hold on for win

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2009
LECOM welcomes Class of 2013

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton is readying to usher in a new class of medical students. An open house is scheduled for the Class of 2013 from 9 a.m. to noon, July 26.

  • East County
  • News
County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, County Commissioner Christine Robinson with Mark Huey
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

Sarasota community leaders gathered for the monthly Tiger Bay Club luncheon Thursday, July 10, at Michael's On East. The club invited guests to meet county commission candidates Paul Caragiulo, Shannon Snyder, Pete Theisen, Steve McAllister and Alexandra Coe. Tom Tryon of the Herald Tribune served as moderator for the forum.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 5, 2016
Super Cat II tournament brings tennis greats to Longboat

The annual men's tournament brought tennis players from 33 states to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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