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WANTED: Australian pines, dead. REWARD: Up to $1,500.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 26, 2017
Longboat proposes bounty for Australian pines

Town officials are sick of Australian pines, so they're offering up to $1,500 to cut them down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River Elementary school students and parents wave signs in support of fourth grade teacher Nicholas Leduc, who was named the Manatee County School District’s Educator of the Year.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 8, 2017
Instructor is man of wonder

Teacher allows his students to be more independent.

  • East County
  • News
Barriers physically separate town commissioners on the dais inside Town Hall.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 29, 2021
Longboat Key to continue hybrid meetings until summer

As long as there is a physical quorum, Longboat Key town commissioners can use Zoom to watch and participate in commission meetings through June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 17, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 18

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jimmy Eatrides stands on the Longboat Island Chapel property, where the cell tower would be erected.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Longboat Island Chapel cell tower still in the works

The church is still working with Alpha Omega Communications to erect a tower on its property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Pirates walk off the court after their loss to Tampa Bay Tech.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2019
Pirates' record run ends

Braden River girls basketball team comes up one win short of state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lauren Golino walks Fiona, one of three animals Cavalli Creek Farm is using for the Special Olympics riding program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Bradenton farm begins Special Olympics connection

Gates Creek family will host equestrian events for those with special needs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
Sarasota Art Museum makes colorful entrance

Galleries devoted to contemporary art launch with 2 visually vivid exhibitions

  • Arts + Culture
"Cyrano De BurgerShack"
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 19, 2016
Theater review: 'Cyrano De BurgerShack'

Cyrano takes a shiny, happy trip to high school at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 1, 2014
Ranch man tackles Appalachian Trail

After five months of hiking, Ken Knowles can't believe his 2,183-mile venture is over after hiking the trail for the third time. He finished the route with his brother, Sean.

  • East County
  • News
Debbie and Brian Lamb
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Signature Sotheby's adds new sales associate; Aimee Cogan receives promotion; Zwiwwel opens in downtown Sarasota; Signs Now Sarasota sponsors scholarship

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tyler Strum and Gavin Burns. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
Koala(ty) chalk art at Lakewood Ranch High leads to funds for Australia

Koala(ty) chalk art at Lakewood Ranch High leads to funds for Australia

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Town Commission will discuss options for the south fire station on Monday, June 5.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 1, 2017
Longboat south fire station: renovate or rebuild?

The Town Commission will discuss options for the station on Monday, June 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Days before his Sarasota Balloon Festival runs from March 8-11, promoter Ricky Garvie supervises as the carnival attractions arrive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
New balloon festival takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Josh Smithers talks to his team after practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2017
New Riverview coach makes most of quick turnaround

Smithers took over for Todd Johnson in June.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 16, 2018
Going Coastal

It’s a style perfectly suited for Lakewood Ranch, and it’s here in force.

  • LWR Life
  • By Florida Blue |
  • June 10, 2021
Florida Blue invests $1.5 million in Sarasota, Manatee organizations

Florida Blue invests $1.5 million in Sarasota, Manatee organizations

  • Health
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Lucy Gordon, as Jane Birkin, with Eric Elmosnino, as Serge Gainsbourg, in the biopic, 'Gainsbourg.'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 9, 2011
Film Review: 'Gainsbourg'

Who was Serge Gainsbourg? Clueless myself, I was surprised to discover that he was a huge star in '60s/'70s French culture. A provocative and gifted musician, Gainsbourg was also known for his high-profile love life.

  • Arts + Culture
This Country Club East home at 6907 Devon Cove sold for $2,055,000. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,007 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 12, 2022
Country Club East home tops sales at $2.06 million

A home in Country Club East tops the week's sales at $2.06 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Francois Llorente dances at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota dancers tell story of dance and defection

Sarasota dancers tell story of dance and defection

  • Arts + Culture
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