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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 23, 2022
Mote Marine puts on second annual Farm to Fillet

Farm to Fillet was held Jan. 23.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 8, 2014
Sidelines

LRLL registration upcoming; TOPSoccer to kick off winter season; GSJGA season tees off

  • East County
  • Sports
Cassandra Atzrodt, Ahmad Ibsais and Alana Kelly stand behind Alex Kumar and Vinh Dong a week before their big at a national title. Not pictured are Justin Schwartz and Jaxson Bunes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 13, 2018
Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing

Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing and head for nationals in Austin, Texas.

  • East County
  • News
The blue handprint is just one way of raising awareness this month in Paint the Town Blue, the annual campaign held by Child Protection Center.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2017
Paint the Town Blue with CPC

The annual campaign kicked off over the weekend and runs all month to bring awareness to child abuse.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team, which was formed four years ago, includes about 30 rowers, who range in age from 22 to 64. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2013
Masterful

The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team will compete in the USRowing Masters National Championships Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: February 17

Diane Suner captured a photo of this group of sand dollars on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David and Nada Farr both wore as much green as they could find.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2015
Glenridge goes green for St. Patrick's Day

It was all about the green for the theme of the St. Patrick's Day party at The Glenridge March17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 12, 2016
The House of the Future:Paul Rudolph's architectural impact

Paul Rudolph’s tiny house has a big impact at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Mark Meador began his career with Casa del Mar at age 23, shortly after Hurricane Elena struck in 1985.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Rising Ranks: Mark Meador

Longtime assistant manager Mark Meador is the new general manager of Casa del Mar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Turner, 72 plans to take some time to recharge.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 16, 2013
Fiscal frontrunner: Terry Turner

Terry Turner lobbied for a strong city manager role and redevelopment on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
McKitrick has won 240 golf tournaments, including 41 at the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 28, 2018
Longboater swings through obstacles

Golfer Arlene McKitrick has persisted in her career, despite her acute type 1 diabetes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Bath & Racquet Club is known for its tennis facilities, but the owners want to transform it into a residential community. Photo courtesy Bath & Racquet Club.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
Bath & Racquet Club plans residential expansion

The owners of the Bath & Racquet Club want to add up to 180 residential units in mid-rise buildings around the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheri Gooby, event coordinator at Mixon Fruit Farms, and Janet Mixon, the farm’s co-owner, show off orange blossoms, which started sprouting in early February, in the citrus grove.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 27, 2013
Blossoms, fragrance come early this year

Orange blossoms are already blooming for Mixon Fruit Farms' fifth annual Orange Blossom festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mackenzie Goda achieved Level 9 status on trampoline after a knee injury kept her out of the sport for a year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2011
COMEBACK KID

In March 2010, 13-year-old Mackenzie Goda tore her ACL, MCL, meniscus and patella tendon and dislocated and fractured a piece of her tibia. Exactly one year later, she was back competing.

  • East County
  • Sports
Visit Sarasota wants to advertise its newest location at The Mall at University Town Center. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Alex Rostowsky |
  • November 5, 2014
Visit Sarasota County looks for an I-75 sign

The Florida Department of Transportation may reconsider its position on highway signage near The Mall at UTC.

  • East County
  • News
Carol Marcus paints orchids.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 24, 2013
Watercolor group members inspire one another

The room is bustling with chatter and laughter, as the members of the St. Boniface Watercolor Group work on their individual paintings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The historical society is racing to raise $70,000 by the end of the year.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Fundraising efforts pull at Longboat wallets

Three major fundraising efforts are raising money for town improvements this summer: the Historical Society, the Longboat Key Foundation and pickleball players

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 20, 2017
Sarasota Farmers Market gets groovy

Things took a turn for the psychedelic on Aug. 19 during the Sarasota Farmer's Market tribute to Woodstock.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 9, 2019
A commitment to fight red tide

The following are excerpts from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ inaugural address:

  • Longboat Key
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