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(Miri Hardy) If you hook a pelican while fishing, don't cut the line. Reel. Remove. Release.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 14, 2020
Bird of the week: Brown pelican

Like many coastal birds, mankind's effects put pelicans in peril.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 20, 2020
Clawing for conservation

A local big cat sanctuary is providing homes for animals in need while bringing awareness to exotic predation.

  • LWR Life
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2013
City Commission to consider St. Armands event moratorium

Landowners and residents on St. Armands Circle have requested a moratorium on events held at St. Armands Circle Park during the 2014 peak tourist season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 7, 2018
Whitney Beach looks back on 50 years

In 1968, Gordon Whitney sold his Whitney Beach property to Paul Neal. Fifty years later, the community is thriving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team huddles together before the start of its Class 4A-Region 3 final versus Plant City Jan. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2013
End of the Road

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 2-0 loss to Melbourne, in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 1. It was the Lady Mustangs' first trip to the Final Four since 2010.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 5

Stewart Eads photographed this rainbow over Sarasota after a storm. The photo was taken from the Grand Bay community on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pilar Guillen pulls monofilament out of a tree at the cleanup in 2012. File photo
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 1, 2014
Cleanup aims to protect wildlife from fishing line

Sarasota Bay Watch and Florida Audubon volunteers will remove fishing line from rookeries this Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Marriott Residence Inn clerk was injured while trying to wrestle a firearm out of the hands of a robbery suspect at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 25, 2013
Man robs hotel clerk at gunpoint

Sarasota Police are seeking a hispanic suspect in the early-morning robbery of a University Parkway hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Simply Susanne's Cafe sells smoothies along with breakfast and lunch options.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2018
Sweet treats bring taste of summer to barrier islands

Whether it’s a smoothie or gelato, local establishments have plenty of sweet treats to keep you cool this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hot Club of San Francisco
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 18, 2015
A&E Highlights and Picks

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Country Club East's Heather Hackett eats only plant-based meals, so turkey is out.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 24, 2020
Quitting cold turkey in Lakewood Ranch

Turkey isn't always the featured item on the Thanksgiving menu for these east Bradenton families.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2011
Six Colony proposals remain

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association has selected six development proposals to review and plans to reduce the number to three next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kelly Lassiter, a volunteer for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch, dresses as a black cat and hangs with Lola, a Humane Society alum.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 7, 2019
Record field of golfers plays in sixth annual Putts Fore Mutts Scramble in Lakewood Ranch

The annual Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch event draws a field of 114 to the Ritz Carlton Golf Course.

  • East County
  • News
FitnessQuest Physical Therapy has a wide space at 540 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 21, 2020
Paradise Center medical suite opens for appointments

A few providers are taking appointments when they can.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • June 21, 2012
Get to know Team REDS and the Suncoast Superboat Grand Prix

Get to know Team REDS and the Suncoast Superboat Grand Prix

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bishop Animal Shelter Exceutive Director Keith Pratt stands in the exercise area of the shelter's newest facility, a 25,000-square foot animal rescue center and isolation facility with capacity for 68 dogs and 250 cats.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Bishop Animal Shelter plans shelter donation to Manatee County

Bishop Animal Shelter plans shelter donation to Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 25, 2012
Restrictions revived on accesses

As tourist season approaches, parking on Siesta Key continues to irk residents and business owners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
Business Observer

New martial arts facility opens on Ashton Road; Seven Icard Merrill attorneys honored; Grapevine receives industry accolades; National chain opens spa in Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dalila Ferreira and Margarita Fazioli, nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, were rooting for opposing teams.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 6, 2019
Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch

Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2013
Property insurance rates continue to rise

Mayor Jim Brown and others are worried that if insurance costs keep going up for Key properties, it will scare off potential buyers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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