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Every third grade teacher has made their new classroom their own. Joanne Sollazzo decorated hers with a cow theme. The teachers were able to move into the new addition over winter break.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 27, 2021
Teachers thrilled with Gene Witt addition

Eight classroom addition increases teaching opportunities at Gene Witt Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
Abigail Cobb shows off her freshly-painted face during the October Music on Main event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Patrons strolling around from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 3, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, will be met with more than the bustle of downtown, as jazz, blues and other music genres fill the air during Music on Main.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Paperwork, am I right?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kevin Everhart.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Everhart

The Lakewood Ranch junior running back scored six touchdowns against West Boca Raton High on Sept. 24

  • East County
  • Sports
Rebekka Mars helps position a student while she teaches a yoga class.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • April 15, 2020
Find self-awareness in yoga

Yoga has grown from an ancient Hindu practice to a workout sensation, but what about the basics?

  • Health
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Observer Updates 07.22.10

An ambitious plan to place a large ice-skating rink at Five Points Park got a big boost this week, when the City Commission unanimously approved the plan and offered financial support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Julia Sawyer and Addyson Danforth at an "Aqua Kids" summer camp at Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 9, 2017
Winter camps now offered at Mote

For six days, first through fifth graders can attend winter-themed camps at the aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 10, 2021
DOLAN, Mark Alexander “Max”

DOLAN, Mark Alexander “Max” – age 68, of Yarmouth, NS and Sarasota, FL, passed away in a tragic accident on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his Cape Forchu home.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Suzy Brenner teaches zumba to three students before The Paradise Center closed its doors.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 26, 2020
Loneliness threatens normally social Longboat Key lifestyle

The highly contagious pandemic is keeping the socially active island at home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bryan Gagg
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 4

Four area teams opened their district seasons with losses this past week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In July, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch experienced its largest crowd for an excavation. More than 400 people were in attendance.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 4, 2013
Turtle Watch will monitor audience size at openings

At the request of a state agency, Longboat Key Turtle Watch will limit the number of onlookers at nest openings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A yearslong effort to redevelop the Bath and Racquet Club site continues to generate opposition, though the City Commission was largely effusive in its praise for the vision presented at a March meeting. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2021
More residences proposed for Bath and Racquet site

Neighbors have voiced opposition to the prospect of additional residential space, but the developer said the changes would reduce the intensity of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen and Malcolm Ronney were fined $2,250 for placing this sign on their home for 47 days in 2006-07.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Sign Fine

When MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney moved to Lakewood Ranch from Scotland, they placed a small plaque on the front of their Greenbrook home. In March, they paid more than $2,200 in HOA fines because the sign violated regulations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
News Briefs

Election day is Nov. 4; Longboat Library announces winter hours, book sale; Town replacing Manatee County drinking water pipe; Longboat Pass Bridge span malfunctions; New recycling bins headed to a driveway near you

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This is a depiction of how a Palm Avenue parking garage wall could look. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
Public art idea continues to take shape

A Downtown Improvement District board member thinks a sculpture should be built in front of the city-owned Palm Avenue garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
TWIS - Black Diamond
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 14, 2015
Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

  • Arts + Culture
Canals benefit the whole town, letter writer says.
  • By Guest Author |
  • June 13, 2019
Letters to the editor: Everyone should pay for canals

Longboat residents sound off on island topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County's Acting Director of Public Safety Jacob Saur said the county will train existing employees for the 3-1-1 program, so the budget impact is minimal.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2019
Help on the line in Manatee County

Manatee County readies to institute 3-1-1 information call center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 22, 2017
Classic cars crowd St. Armands

Classic antique cars from 1900 to 1992 were on display at St. Armands Circle on Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hunter Cross and Carroll Hunter play good friends B-Flat and U.S in "Second Samuel." Photo by Renee McVety.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • May 8, 2013
Theater Review: 'Second Samuel'

The pleasant-and-charming play about acceptance, currently running at Venice Theatre's Mainstage, is a gentle reminder of what really matters in life.

  • Arts + Culture
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