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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 27, 2016
SARTQ's new exhibition explores the big impact of smaller works

The arts collective teams up with [blank] slate gallery to prove bigger isn’t always better.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 9, 2016
Greenbrook Village home sells for $625,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 22-Feb. 26

  • East County
  • Real Estate
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
Bayfront Park

The town seeks to build consensus on Bayfront Park, but it has not yet built new features on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lido and Taffy
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 24, 2016
Raise a paw to the playful pups of Longboat Key

To celebrate National Dog Day Aug. 26, nine Longboaters share what makes their furry friends so lovable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sea Horse Conservation Laboratory is one of the many attractions at Mote Marine Aquarium.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Father's Day at Mote

Dads get free admission to Mote Marine Aquarium on Father's Day with a paid child's ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs defeated Park Vista High 14-4 May 22 to become the Class 7A state champions.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 26, 2021
Lakewood Ranch softball rides offense to new heights

The Mustangs will have a chance to repeat as state champs in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 7, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gullett Elementary

With the holiday break behind them, fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School already are busy focusing on their schoolwork. The East County Observer caught up with a few students in Melissa Raynor's class to find out about their academic goals for the upcoming semester.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Newcomers express frustration with town

Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don't understand the workings of the island's government at Monday's debate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Newcomers express frustration with town

Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don't understand the workings of the island's government at Monday's debate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • March 11, 2013
VIDEO: The Black Diamond Burlesque's downtown drive -- blindfolded

VIDEO: The Black Diamond Burlesque's downtown drive -- blindfolded

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Troy Snyder’s enthusiasm for the project is more personal, having grown up in Manatee County and attended Manatee High School. “I’m excited to be back in Bradenton, where I was born and raised,” he said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Waterfront subdivision in east Bradenton has 'pop'

Builder motors toward completion of foreclosed waterfront community.

  • East County
  • News
The state's move into phase three allows bars and restaurants to open at full capacity, restricting local governments’ capacity to institute more stringent regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2020
Sarasota officials, businesses navigate phase three reopening

The state has lifted most COVID-19 capacity regulations, causing local leaders to readjust their approach to managing the health challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 4, 2019
Key Chorale honors ballet leader at luncheon

Iain Webb was recognized at the 2019 Perfect Pitch luncheon.

  • Black Tie
The sandbag station at 100 Broadway Street is in the lot normally used for public beach parking.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2020
Longboat Key opens sandbag station for residents, business owners

The self-filling sandbag station is for Longboat Key residents and business owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 24, 2013
Local artists purchase Terry's Framing and Art Supplies

Robbie Ball and his fiancee, Emily Shaw, plan to carry on the legacy of Longboat Key framer Terry Petesch, who died last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The referendum voters will consider renewing helps fund art and music education in Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 23, 2018
Millions in school funding on the ballot

Voters will decide by March 20 whether to renew the school tax referendum, which provides $56 million in extra funding to Sarasota County Schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 15, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $4.34 million

The home at 683 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,750 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"As Long As the Moon Shines" by Julien Freij. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 30, 2015
Theater Review: Theatre Odyssey's Ten-Minute Play Festival

Theater Review: Theatre Odyssey's Ten-Minute Play Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tim Thurman, Alison Albee, Mike Seamon, and Patty and Chris Sileo at the 2016 event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 28, 2018
Garden Club brings back Dinner and a Movie

The event will take place April 7 at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2016
Indian Beach home sells for $1.6 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between April 4 and April 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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