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Carson Goda catches a first-drive touchdown pass from Shawqi Itraish.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Football's back, and it just feels right

Being on the gridiron acts as a balm for the soul.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2016
Action on traffic

While Sarasota and Bradenton Beach officials say nothing new is planned to help relieve congestion, Longboat’s Lenny Landau is urging residents to change behavior.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota's Jule Shirley, 1, enjoys a wave of fun at the festival.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 16, 2016
Hunsader Farms festival turns 25

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the first day of Hunsader Farms’ 25th annual Pumpkin Festival this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Public Works Department puts 2,974 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to commemorate the 2,974 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 11, 2015
Longboat remembers Sept. 11

The Longboat Key Public Works Department lined 2,974 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to commemorate the 2,974 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 20, 2020
Haven: Sweet Sanctuary

A traditional home in The Lake Club shines during nontraditional times.

  • LWR Life
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 11, 2012
How to Leverage a Free New Wardrobe by Starting Locally

How to Leverage a Free New Wardrobe by Starting Locally

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 27, 2017
Lend a helping hand

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church is accepting gift cards, food and monetary donations for Hurricane Irma victims.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A letter writer says vaccines don't meet proper standards.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 14, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-area man says vaccines don't meet the standard

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Will Manatee County Commission turmoil lead to needed change?

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 1, 2017
Woman’s Exchange honors local students and arts organizations

The annual Woman's Exchange Awards Celebration was held on June 1 at Woman’s Exchange.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • March 26, 2010
Small business nominations due next week

The deadline to submit nominations for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Small Business of the Year is 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
William Skaggs has taken over at CEO of the Players Centre for Performing Arts.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 1, 2020
Sarasota CEO's love of a challenge not an act

Players Center hires William Skaggs to lead drive toward a $30 million theater complex in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota resident takes baby steps toward fitness

At a crossroad in her life, Ashley Murphy decided to shake things up.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • October 1, 2014
Let's talk locks: Shape up — picking the right hairstyle

Let's talk locks: Shape up — picking the right hairstyle

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kristin Mazzitelli, Mark Shoemaker and Diana Shoemaker. Photo by Brian Craft.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 14, 2016
Theater review: 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Inventive stage adaptation captures the magic of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bayfront Park's Recreation Center was donated to the town in 1984. Consultants say it would be better off replaced than renovated.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Talk of culture, recreation centers intertwine

Longboat leaders urge caution in moving ahead with building proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save the date: Sarasota Film Festival takes place from April 4 through April 13.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 3, 2013
Sarasota Film Festival calls for 2014 festival submissions

The 16th annual Sarasota Film Festival could feature you or your neighbors.

  • Arts + Culture
With Phase 2 in the permitting stages, by year's end the land between the Public Tennis Center and the Shoppes of Bay Isles is expected to include walkways, bathrooms, lighting and accommodations for outdoor events.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 19, 2021
Center could operate at 'minimal cost' to town

It's unclear what specifically a Town Center entails and how it will be financed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeffrey Kahane will perform in the festival and host a lecture. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 23, 2021
Sarasota Music Festival returns with revised format

The festival runs June 12 - 19.

  • Arts + Culture
This year's Observer Challenge will be Dec. 11 to 13.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2015
Meet your match at the Observer Challenge

The 16th annual Observer Challenge will be Dec. 11 to 13.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2013
Our view: Rowing with subsidies

Government subsidies, aka taxpayer funds, for economic development are bad business. Bad business for elected officials to practice.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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