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Joan Tufts submitted this photo of her grandchildren playing during sunset at Turtle Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Joan Tufts submitted this photo of her grandchildren playing during sunset at Turtle Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Frederick Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken near Spanish Main Yacht Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Frederick Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken near Spanish Main Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ronna High submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Rosedale golf course.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Weather: East County

Ronna High submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Rosedale golf course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ed Kolodzieski snapped this sunset photo, taken from his catamaran, Enchanted.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Ed Kolodzieski snapped this sunset photo, taken from his catamaran, Enchanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 28, 2016
Daniel Tosh brings charity stand-up comedy tour to Van Wezel

Tickets for the two performances go on sale Friday, Sept. 30.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 8, 2014
Regent wins first match of 2014

East County residents welcomed the start of the new year during the Kitchner & Pierro/iBusinessSolutions Cup Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Glendi will feature the St. Barbara Hellenic Folk Dancers throughout its four-day run this week.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 9, 2011
Church prepares for Greek festival

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will welcome more than 18,000 to the East County as it celebrates its 27th Greek Glendi this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
"Mega World 5.4" by Josh Simpson will be on display from Nov. 18 through June 29, at The Ringling.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 6, 2013
Glass Half Full

The emphasis on contemporary art led Philip and Nancy Kotler to donate their collection as the first contemporary studio glass in The Ringling museum's collection.

  • Arts + Culture
Waterside Place as of May.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 4, 2020
Waterside Place entertainment hub rises to new level in Lakewood Ranch

Construction on schedule for Waterside Place entertainment hub in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2017
FST dedicates new Kretzmer housing building

Florida Studio Theatre officially opened the new residence on Dec. 4 at its location in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Culture
Claire Dornak of North South Wealth Management/Ranch Hand tries to pass the ball down the field as Barefield/Hawkwood's Vasco Iriate challenges her in the season opener at the Sarasota Polo Club Jan. 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2023
A new year and season at the Sarasota Polo Club

Fans jammed the sidelines to tailgate as the 2023 Sarasota Polo Club season hit the field.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2010
Coast Guard prepares plans for oil protection

The U.S. Coast Guard has a strategy in place for the oil spill in the Gulf that includes plans for Longboat Pass and New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch named top 10 community

It marks the second year in a row Lakewood Ranch has been named a top selling community in national surveys.

  • East County
  • News
LBK North hopes to relocate a historic cottage from the Center for the Arts property.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 3, 2017
LBK North to host meeting about north end issues on Wednesday

Discussion topics will include Greer Island and the Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, looks forward to ensuring the safety of students, expanding programming and addressing growth in the county. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2022
Manatee superintendent focuses on progress in the new school year

From academics to programming and construction, Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders says she looks forward to a new school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines 7.10.13

Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club names officers; registration for amateur championships begins; Mustang cheerleaders to host summer camp;i9 sports fall registration is currently under way; East County all-stars win district crowns

  • East County
  • Sports
This Lake Club home at 16006 Foremast Place sold for $3.6 million in June, the highest price any Lakewood Ranch home has sold for in 2021.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 19, 2021
Movin’ on Up

Why has the number of homes sold for more than $1 million kept climbing since the pandemic started? Turns out, the trend has multiple causes, Realtors explain.

  • LWR Life
Floyd Street will be repaved between Oct. 26 and Nov. 3.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 25, 2011
City street resurfacing begins this week

The city of Sarasota will resurface approximately 13 miles of its city streets beginning Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 29, 2016
Remembering Pattigeorge’s, a Longboat Key icon

In its more than 40 years, Pattigeorge’s has become a well-known Longboat establishment and hangout for locals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Johnson Clark, Erica Johnson and Andrew and Randi MacKintosh (Courtesy Mary Lou Johnson)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
It's Turtle Watch T-shirt time

To get in the nesting season spirit, Longboat Key Turtle Watch has 2014 T-shirts available.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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