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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2017
Urbanite Theatre announces fourth season

In its fourth season, Urbanite Theatre explores a variety of theatrical styles — and unlikely human connections.

  • Arts + Culture
It didn’t take Spoll long to become involved in making Longboat Key a better place.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2022
Spoll's Longboat legacy: Making paradise a little bit better

The long-serving former commissioner and mayor died at age 89 following decades of service to the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The view of the field at LECOM Park from the Section 16 grandstand. Opened in 1923, it's the oldest ballpark in the Grapefruit League and second-oldest in the minor leagues.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 25, 2026
MLB spring training under my microscope

Comparing the parking, concessions and more at three local ballparks.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shelby Connett, the director of sports for Visit Sarasota County, said economic impact statistics are very conservative.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 4, 2019
Economic impact for Nathan Benderson Park requires complex formula

Putting together economic impact numbers for Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota a complex project.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 16

Gordon Silver took a photo of this sandhill crane teaching her young colt to search for grubs along University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 22, 2022
Cooking For Wishes returns to Michael's On East

The interactive luncheon was held Feb. 22

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 10

Jessica Wilson captured the sun shining through trees at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The service has been operating since 2017. (File photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 20, 2022
Siesta Breeze Trolley hits 1 million riders

The service has been in operation since 2017.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: June 23

Richard Bottorff captured this photo of a great horned owlet looking down from a tree the Saddlebag Creek neighborhood in Myakka City.

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  • By TWIS Street |
  • April 26, 2013
Farmers Market Manager's Field Trip: Worden Farms

Farmers Market Manager's Field Trip: Worden Farms

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2021
East County weather page photo: April 22

Scott Veix captured this pair of bald eagles fixing up their nest for their young eaglet on White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: August 18

Gordon Silver captured a ruddy turnstone and two willet sandpipers feeding along Sarasota Bay near Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2022
East County weather page photo: September 1

Shellie Robin took this photo of a Gulf fritillary raised in her own butterfly garden in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Birds of a feather ...

This black swan, Rosie, was brought to Save Our Seabirds last Saturday, not because of a broken wing, but because of a broken heart.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
Peace River readies for hurricane season

Peace River Electric Cooperative is asking its 35,000 members to review the contact information on file for their electric account should a major storm occur.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 7, 2009
Southeastern Guide Dogs to hold open house

Southeastern Guide Dogs will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon, May 23 in honor of our military veterans.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Southeastern Guide Dogs to hold open house

Southeastern Guide Dogs will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon, May 23 in honor of our military veterans

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Southeastern Guide Dogs to hold open house

Southeastern Guide Dogs will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon, May 23 in honor of our military veterans.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 29, 2009
Registration set to kick off fall soccer season

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for fall recreational soccer, beginning Aug. 1.

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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 23, 2010
County proclaims Sept. 25 'Day for Kids'

Thanks to the local efforts of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, Mayor Kelly Kirschner and County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, both the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County will recognize Saturday, Sept. 25, as the official "Day for Kids."

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