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Morgan Hancock holds up her catch for Freeway the dolphin.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 23, 2015
This week in history 7.23.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
News Briefs

Attorney selection time approaches; Town officials: Colony needs more cleanup; Linley Street dock replacement to begin; Town hires new senior planner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In October, the firefighter association  took second place in Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2017
Longboat firefighters ready to tee up

On Nov. 18, the Longboat Key Firefighters Association will host its first golf classic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Parking Manager Mark Lyons hopes the city is better prepared to implement paid parking today — and that residents will be more accepting of parking strategy changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
City revisits paid parking strategy

Mark Lyons and the city’s Parking Advisory Committee have spent nearly four years preparing residents for a new parking paradigm — yes, including meters. Will it pay off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake is looking for a new home for two historic cottages that currently sit at 521 Broadway St.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2020
Longboat Key Historical Society seeks new home for cottages

The town of Longboat Key is looking into the possibility of adding one of the historic cottages to the Town Center Green site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 22, 2017
Ringling patrons enjoy Mable’s beloved blossoms

Blossoms & Brunch was held in Mable’s Rose Garden on April 22 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
While Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools run over capacity, the Manatee County School Board considers building a new high school in Parrish.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Proposed East County high school may slip away

School board members also consider Parrish for site of new high school slated for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Three area teams post dominant wins in week one.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 08.25.17

Three area teams post dominant wins in week one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
David Miner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2016
Manatee School Board races go to runoff

District 1 and District 3 seats will be determined in November.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2009
Pirates, Mustangs strap up for spring ball

Associate Editor Jen Blanco gives a preview of next fall's Braden River and Lakewood Ranch football teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Information about the approaching hurricane is at your fingertips, if you know where to look.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 5, 2017
How to stay informed as Hurricane Irma approaches

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota have a lot of resources available to keep residents informed. Here's where to find them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 12, 2016
Gulfshore celebrates 20 years

Gulfshore of Longboat Key celebrated its 20th anniversary Saturday, March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2014
Colony Lender refiles lawsuit

Colony Lender LLC refiled a complaint against unit owners in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 8, 2013
Manatee Golf Club set to re-open

The Manatee Golf Club golf course will officially re-open Aug. 19 with a VIP Grand Reopening Golf Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
D.M. Williams
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 9, 2019
His roots as poor Texas farm boy influenced a charitable heart

D.M. Williams, 88, died Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nina Bernstein Simmons, Alexander Bernstein and Jamie Bernstein — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 14, 2018
Leonard Bernstein remembered through SILL talk

Jamie Bernstein shares insights on the prolifically creative life of her legendary father, Leonard Bernstein.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 29, 2018
Growing pup: Guide dogs and handlers graduate from training

Class no. 262 celebrated the end of their training at the Southeastern Guide Dogs campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Meteors 9U travel baseball team went undefeated during the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 21, 2011
Meteors win Gulf Coast Championship

The Meteors 9U travel baseball team won the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20 at the Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
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