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Joel Gennari, Joey Panek, Drew DeCaro, Betty Jane Parks, Sara DelBeato and Joseph Parra. Courtesy of Donna Des Isles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 17, 2012
Scene & Heard

We aren't in Kansas anymore; String of news; He's back and I'm not pulling your Leg-o

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 10, 2020
Village parking: It’s not free for anyone

There are no easy choices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
Manatee County Republican Board State Committeewoman: Linda Ivell

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
News Briefs 06.16.11

A 2-year-old Myakka City girl drowned in a pond after fishing with family members June 8.

  • East County
  • News
Florida native plants are thriving in the area in front of Lido Regency condominium. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 27, 2015
Lido Regency goes native with Florida landscape

From palm trees to bushes and grass, Benjamin Franklin Drive on Lido Key is filled with vegetation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
159 Taft Drive, Unit E105 sells for $2.63 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 8, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 23-27 for Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Lido Key condominium on Taft Drive tops the week's sales at $2.63 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Visit Sarasota County hopes to make the area a sailing hot spot.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota scores record tourism numbers

Even after the region set a personal best for tourism revenue, officials see room for even more improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Understudies will get a chance to star in this unique performance, the first of its kind for the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 17, 2018
The show goes on for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe understudies

Second cast shows a different side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in “The Mountaintop.”

  • Arts + Culture
Sophie Schulz and Julia Manino belt out a song at "A Night with the Stars" at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2018
Stars shine at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch

First talent show provides plenty of thrills.

  • East County
  • News
Moving election day could mean longer terms for sitting City Commissioners.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 14, 2018
City to consider referendum language

Sarasota officials have 75 words to communicate major changes to the city's election system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 29

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
In addition to soccer and football, the club also offers sports such as lacrosse. Courtesy photos.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 15, 2012
Suncoast Sports kicks off season

The Siesta Key park will host weekly soccer and football games through the Suncoast Sports Club.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Aidan Forson pitches to an O's employee during the clinic at Ed Smith Stadium.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 25, 2018
Baseball clinic gets a standing "O"

The Baltimore Orioles hosted a clinic for Lakewood Ranch YCMA summer campers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Researchers in 2019 estimated the annual cost of untreated mental illness for residents under the age of 24 at $86 million annually.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 19, 2021
Sarasota County tax increase to support mental health district likely

Commissioners set a not-to-exceed millage rate of 3.5561, an increase of 0.0961 mills. A one-tenth mill increase will support the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2010
Cops Corner

April 20 Burning rubber 7:26 a.m. - South Tamiami Trail and Bee Ridge Road. Road Hazard. A large tire was seen rolling down Bee Ridge Road and crossing Tamiami Trail. No word on its origin or destination.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2018
Booker football keeps Cardinal Mooney in check

The Tornadoes defense dominated in a 30-6 win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2010
BRE teacher composes songwriting workshop

The Nashville Songbirds, a trio of female songwriters, will bring their music business expertise to the East County thanks to Braden River Elementary teacher Rob Gorley.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 7

Ashley Dawson captured a beautiful piece of driftwood on Longboat Key’s Greer Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city is considering a policy that would regulate the streets commercial trucks could use as through routes.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
City weighs changes to truck policy

The city wants to address resident concerns about large trucks traveling through neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
IV therapy provides custom hydration

From immunity to energy, IV therapy provides an accessible wellness tool that can increase hydration and supply nutrients to patients.

  • Health
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