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Olive Long investigates some of the critters that were floating in Little Sarasota Bay.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 7, 2015
Families explore Bay Preserve for Fall Festival

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts families for day of activities and marine conservation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Katherine Benoit started making masks before she realized isolation gowns would be more prudent.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 21, 2020
Class Act: Threads of Hope

When Katherine Benoit saw a need for PPE in the community, she jumped into action — and brought others along with her.

  • LWR Life
Jose Carreno, auditions, Carreno Dance Festival, Carreño Master Class Series, Sarasota
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2013
Carreño Dance Festival changes name and announces auditions

Sarasota auditions will be held Feb. 17 for newly named "Carreno Summer Master Class Series."

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department EMS liaison/public information officer Tina Adams wipes her desk Monday morning at the Longboat Key north fire station.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 10, 2020
Longboat takes precautions to protect against coronavirus

Organizations and citizens alike are exercising caution, but everyday life has otherwise continued as normal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 7, 2013
June 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update; NOAA Fish Fry gets taste of Mote-raised seafood; 2013 Summer Season; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 1, 2014
Point Crisp home sells for $3,675,000

A home in Point Crisp tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Andrew Price, of Lakewood Ranch, and Marian Price, of Tampa, sold their home at 1321 Point Crisp Road to Larry Enterline, of Braselton, Ga., for $3,675,000. Built in 2001, it has six bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,575 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $5,300,000 in 2004.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Rivo at Ringling condominium is located just over 500 feet from World of Beer, and residents are concerned about future sound issues at the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Downtown liquor license requests remain divisive

World of Beer has operated on Main Street with no issues since 2014, but a split City Commission was hesitant to approve a new liquor license for the bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County's Virginia Bell has been reunited with Spanky.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 17, 2020
Chip helps Spanky return to Bradenton home after six years

Shih tzu returned to Bradenton home after being most for six years.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key resident Harold Ronson and Thomas Savage, founder of the Sarasota Public Art Fund
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 26, 2013
Year in Review: May 2013, Iwo Jima

Iwo Jima Navy veteran Harold Ronson envisions the famous 1945 monument sitting next to Unconditional Surrender.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After his promotion, Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle has researched the process of establishing a parks district in Florida.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2016
City Commission to consider park tax

As part of an ongoing expansion of the city’s parks department, officials could create a dedicated taxing district to fund improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2018
Elks tee up for charity

Golfers swing for fellowship, fundraising at Tara Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Artists draw sidewalk art at this year’s Chalk Festival, which founder Denise Kowal says could be the city’s last.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2013
2013 Chalk Festival may be the city of Sarasota's last

Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal says this year's event was a success, but she's already considering moving next year's festival out of the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
St. Armands BID discusses its reservations about fees

A new city policy requires a $500 reservation fee for events on city property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Neville Marine Preserve is surrounded by mangroves.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 11, 2019
Siesta Key residents' help sought on preserve plan

Officials are looking to pursue a project that may help to reduce nitrogen pollution and support the local tourism industry just south of Turtle Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 18, 2011
Town schedules joint meeting with Sarasota County

The Longboat Key Town Commission will meet with the Sarasota County Commission in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Madison Pack played an integral role in helping lead the Sarasota girls basketball team to the Final Four in her first season with the team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2014
Top teams of 2014

The Observer names the top sports teams of 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 11, 2019
7 things you can do to help mitigate red tide

From choosing the right plants to volunteering on the beach, there are a variety of things Sarasota and Manatee county residents can do.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Aging in Paradise receives sponsorship

Longboat Island Chapel's Aging in Paradise Resource Center recently received a $10,000 platinum lead sponsorship from Sarasota Bay Club, a luxury retirement community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Luzzi, pictured talking with his Stonington High team, is the new boys basketball coach at Cardinal Mooney High. Photo courtesy Tim Martin, The Westerly (R.I) Sun.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2019
New Cougars' boys basketball coach brings unbridled passion to the job

He transformed a Connecticut program and hopes to do the same thing at Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This home at 1667 Hillview St. has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,682 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.25 million. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 7, 2014
Home in McIntyre-Wilson-Potter sells for $1.25 million

A home in McIntyre-Wilson-Potter tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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