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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Polo players go medieval!

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - The Sarasota Polo Club already is home to the Sport of Kings. Soon, it will become the home to the Sport of Knights as well.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gianna Sparks and Zac Smith. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Longboaters race to first place

Three Longboat residents clearly live life in the fast lane, taking home first place awards in the Anna Maria Elementary Dolphin Dash 5K race Saturday, Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist Grace Howl was excited about getting neighbors involved in creating public art. “I want people to come back and say, ‘I did that piece,’” Howl said.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2018
Rosemary District comes together for public art

The neighborhood is a leading example of the city's ongoing efforts to use artwork to create a sense of community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frescura, fresh off the plane from a Chicago winter, enjoying the sun in the heart of the village.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 7, 2016
People to watch: Ann Frescura

The incoming Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce executive director brings a unique perspective.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2010
Larson, Rothenberg win District 1 preliminary

Newcomer Lynn Larson and Mayor Lee Rothenberg beat out Lee Pokoik in the District 1 preliminary election to move forward to the March general election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation maintains Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road on Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 13, 2014
FDOT shifts Siesta lanes for bridge work

The Florida Department of Transportation is overseeing maintenance to the Stickney Point Bridge this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Travis Franklin’s Mogwai art from “Gremlins” is part of Oddity Tattoo Studio and Gallery’s group art show paying tribute to ’80s and ’90s pop culture.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 8, 2017
Oddity Tattoo draws up nostalgia with art show

The Sarasota tattoo shop and gallery's group art show, 'Be Kind, Rewind,' pays tribute to ’80s and ’90s pop culture.

  • Arts + Culture
Seniors Caleb Ward and Matthew McDonnell captain the Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse is ready to take 'the leap'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Lore
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
FROM THE ARCHIVES 1980: Jewfish got lone residence

The Longboat Observer's June 26, 1980, issue reported that the first Jewfish Key lot had been cleared for a home that Cortez resident Raymond Guthrie was building.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2013
Gladiators seeking players

The Bradenton Gladiators are looking for prospective players for the 2014 football season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office during the final year of Springfest in 2015.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Springfest won't spring forward in Palmer Ranch

The annual family festival Springfest will no longer take place due to land sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Miller
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 23, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2014
Police Department works on its homeless outreach

The Sarasota Police Department is developing a program it hopes will address issues associated with gatherings of homeless people in public places - while acknowledging that those groups are not necessarily violating any laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This "The Secret Garden" event will benefit Any Given Child
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 12, 2014
'Secret Garden' family event to benefit Any Given Child

On Thursday, Aug. 14, Sarasota Ballet will host a family fun picnic to benefit Any Given Child. Picnic and Play at the Ballet will take place at 5 p.m. in the Bolger Play space at The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road.

  • Arts + Culture
Ayla Charley Wix
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 20, 2015
The Sandbar Waterfront Restaurant: More than meets the eye

The Sandbar Waterfront Restaurant: More than meets the eye

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Michael Dorso rounds third base on his way to scoring the Sailors a run.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2018
Longstanding baseball tournament helps teams find their groove

The Sarasota Baseball Classic will wrap up tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tahiti Park residents are worried about damage to the neighborhood tree canopy, but the city’s Tree Advisory Committee doesn’t know if issues there apply to the rest of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 29, 2018
Tree committee dissects canopy road proposal

An advisory board is trying to balance protection for tree-lined streets with a desire to give more flexibility to private property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The full buildout of the Payne Park Village project could take a couple of years, but the developer hopes to have two model homes built by the end of the year.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 26, 2018
Developers prepare to break ground east of downtown

Two large residential projects east of U.S. 301 are poised to begin construction soon. Will they set the stage for more growth?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 27 Iguana get my figurines back 700 block of Dream Island Road. Larceny. A real-estate agent reported that two exterior ceramic iguana wall figurines were missing from one of his client's homes. The multi-colored iguanas are valued at $100.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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