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  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
Bluegrass fest strums into Linger Lodge

The Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival will feature 10 Florida bands Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
The city approved a lease that will allow a private operator to manage the Lido pavilion for up to 30 years.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 20, 2017
City approves controversial Lido pavilion lease deal

Despite opposition from Lido Key residents, the city approved a plan for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion that includes the operation of a restaurant and Tiki bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 29, 2013
Turn back time with Dean Johanesen at Ocean Blues

Turn back time with Dean Johanesen at Ocean Blues

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
SMART retired Executive Director Gail Clifton, advisory board member Nick Drizos, Barn Manager Samantha Toomey, Board member John Moore and Executive Director Brandi Ezell are excited the arena now can be used year round.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2018
Bradenton riding therapy program takes cover

SMART's five-year fundraising campaign leads to a covered arena.

  • East County
  • News
Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 7, 2015
Springfest family festival brings together neighbors

Families and neighbors came out to enjoy the sun, music and activities at the 9th annual Springfest March 7 near Sawyer Loop Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carroll Barnhill was born July 27, 1933.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Carroll Barnhill

At 77, East County resident Carroll Barnhill published a collection of poems. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
Green Business of the Year nominee David Miller and chamber President Gail Loefgren file photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 27, 2017
Chamber revamps Small Business Week

After a four year hiatus, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is bringing the week-long event back.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 28, 2016
Booker football can't hold lead, falls to Southeast

The Tornadoes were up as many as 15 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Thomas Naylor and Drew Snyder show off their volcano project.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
ODA students erupt with enthusiasm about project

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy learned a volcanic lesson last week in Pam Davis' science class.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Fitbits promote a 10,000 step goal, but some residents use them for much more than that.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 21, 2019
Reaching daily Fitbit nirvanna

Sarasota residents reflect on their Fitbit challenges and if 10,000 steps is all it's cracked up to be.

  • Health
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 10, 2017
Ringling opens Basch Visual Arts Center

In what is becoming a recurring ritual on the Ringling campus, the college cut the ribbon on its newest facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 3, 2009
TechHouse leads food drive

TechHouse is kicking off its second annual Food Drive: Summer Harvest 2009. This year, the effort includes helping animal rescue groups as well.

  • East County
  • News
David Conway. A crowd gathered at Five Points Park Thursday to witness a demonstration of a proposed tree-lighting system.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2013
Five Points Park lighting fails to dazzle

A demonstration of a proposed tree-lighting system for Five Points Park didn't sit favorably with attendees, but newly installed lights along Main Street emerged as an attractive option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney forward Alex Turner finished the regular season with 36 goals.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 21, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.21.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.21.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Melissa Robinette, Courtney Stokes, Liz Power and Jannie Jones perform in FST's "Dancin' In the Street." Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Dancin' in the Street'

The greatest 1960s girl group that never was is hitting the stage again at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2012
SCORES: Lady Mustangs win 3200-meter relay

The Lakewood Ranch High girls 3200-meter relay team of Natalie Novak, Devin McDermott, Kristin Zarrella and Olivia Ortiz took first place in the event at the FSU Relays March 23 in Tallahassee.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 17, 2016
Film review: 'Dough'

An unlikely friendship stirs the pot in this film about acceptance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 28, 2015
Longboat Key plans for smooth 60th birthday

Longboat Key celebrate its 60th anniversary on Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 20, 2016
Cops Corner 1.21.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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