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This beach bunny was spotted swimming at the sand spit near Jewfish Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Some bunny wants to cool off

This beach bunny was spotted swimming at the sand spit near Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shaina Swan checks out a Jalisco Mule, made by Grove GM and Executive Chef Greg Campbell, and which will be featured at the Celebrity Bartender Challenge.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 31, 2019
ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 9, 2014
Keep truckin: Compound Boardshop celebrates 11 years

Keep truckin: Compound Boardshop celebrates 11 years

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Beginning last fall, city staff held a series of public workshops to get input as it develops a parks master plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 24, 2018
Parks staff shares master plan update

Sarasota city staff is working with a consultant on a strategy for ensuring residents are satisfied with their parks and recreation options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 24, 2019
County officials look forward to community input on Siesta Key congestion

In an effort to tackle the well-known issue plaguing Siesta Key, county officials have scheduled a public workshop and forum to for community members and government leaders to address parking in a collaborative setting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.24.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 21, 2015
Weekend best bets: Dogs and Discounts and Nate’s Rescue Benefit

Two events this weekend will help raise money for two local animal rescue organizations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 15, 2010
Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor and Press Kick-Off Party

Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor and Press Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
Andrea DeStefano and Kelly Granquist show off their Kindness Project rocks.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 6, 2017
Rock solid relationship

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A fence that now sits between Buttonwood Harbor and the Collier-Walker subdivision has been called into question.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2011
Fence construction questioned

A fence was built behind the Buttonwood Harbor neighborhood last month after a resident submitted a stop-work order to the town to express his concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
River Club Plaza takes shape — read more about it in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 20, 2013
March 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Deputies find dead man near Pinecraft Park; Longboat Key mayor, vice mayor remain seated; Rick Mills swears in as Manatee County School District superintendent; River Club Plaza takes shape

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cassandra Atzrodt, Ahmad Ibsais and Alana Kelly stand behind Alex Kumar and Vinh Dong a week before their big at a national title. Not pictured are Justin Schwartz and Jaxson Bunes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 13, 2018
Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing

Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing and head for nationals in Austin, Texas.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Dean, Brice Easton, John Rivera and Johnny Reid get in a running stance.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2017
Mustangs boys 4x800 relay team records second-fastest time in the country

The foursome finished in 7:45.58 at the Pepsi Florida Relays.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Where are the reforms?; A call for action; Crosswalk info needed

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Max LaForge hugs his mom, Cara Covert, after being called to the stage.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 14, 2019
Pine View student surprised with Make-A-Wish visit to New Orleans Saints

Pine View School sophomore Max LaForge, who has cystic fibrosis, learned at a fake assembly that he will meet players from his favorite NFL team this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2018
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2019
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  • East County
  • News
It costs about $5,000 for Tara CDD to resurface a tennis court. The CDD plans to convert one of its two tennis courts to pickeball. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2015
Tara CDD prepares for pickleball play

The district plans to convert one tennis court for pickleball because of the sport's popularity in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Linen Locker lands at Whitney Beach

A couple show dry cleaning doesn't have to be a hassle. It just needed some technology to iron out the kinks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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