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"Volumes" runs through Sept. 9 at The Ringling. Photo by Peter Acker
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 4, 2018
'Volumes' offers immersive audio-visual artistic experience at The Ringling

The latest contemporary exhibit at The Ringling, "Volumes," helps visitors understand the connection between visuals and sounds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
Board sets BP settlement priorities

Sarasota County commissioners ranked a $9 million Siesta Key project fourth out of 28 projects to be submitted for federal funding from the Deepwater Horizon penalties.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Peter Cumming speaks at a press conference Aug. 10.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 10, 2017
Longboat Key murder suspect worked at targeted resort

Darryl Hanna Jr. was a part-time security guard at the Zota Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2011
Community Golf Scores 05.24.11 to 05.31.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 26, 2011
Obituary: Ruth Meyfarth

Ruth Meyfarth, 95, of Longboat Key and Bradenton, died Aug. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
It'll be a battle of the Pirates tonight as Braden River hosts Port Charlotte in its Homecoming game.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 28

Tonight's Friday Night Clash includes Braden River vs. Port Charlotte, Lakewood Ranch vs. Palmetto, and Carinal Mooney vs. Clearwater Central Catholic.

  • East County
  • Sports
Loris Birnkrant
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 3, 2011
Obituaries: Loris Birnkrant

Loris Birnkrant, 92, of Longboat Key and Birmingham, Mich., died July 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Swartzendruber
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Laura Swartzendruber

After joining the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swim team less than two months ago, 7-year-old Laura Swartzendruber competed in the Area 5 Championship Swim Meet July 30-31 at the Selby Aquatic Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 20, 2015
The Hall way

Don Hall’s career gave him a lesson on overcoming adversity. His new role will put him to the test.

  • East County
  • News
Bus 560 from Braden River Middle School crashed into a tractor-trailer around 4:30 p.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2012
BREAKING NEWS: Bus crashes into tractor-trailer

Twenty-three people, including 21 students from Braden River Middle School, were transported to local emergency rooms after a bus collided with a tractor-trailer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2009
McClash disputes beach fix

Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash sent a letter that disputes a plan to stop erosion on the north end of the Key. The town manager said the claims are unfounded.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kristen Little, center, with volunteers Chuck and Joan Stahlman at an adoption event in downtown Sarasota. The Sarasota County shelter holds adoption events weekly.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 11, 2014
The Good News: Kristen Little

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Animal Services gives stray animals a forever home by matching them with adoptees.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 29, 2018
School security improvements come at a cost

The district must pay the full cost of school resource officers moving forward, and even with extra state funding must make some cuts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Hein resigned from his position as Longboat Key's assistant town manager, effective Aug. 5.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 9, 2017
Mike Hein resigns as Longboat's assistant town manager

Hein began his tenure with the town in January 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
BP station gets stamp of approval

The convenience store, 400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will include a contract post office later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 8, 2012
Mote treats dolphin that stranded on Longboat Key

The three-year-old female dolphin is receiving round-the-clock care at Mote's Dolphin and Whale Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Letters to the Editor

They hear what they want; That settles it; I'll vote for Obama; Don't know Marxism; Treasonous remarks

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
McNeal won first-place in the accuracy division of the catapult competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2015
Your Town

McNeal Elementary students win at TSA competition; School of Russian Ballet brings in ballerina; Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch opens Welcome Center

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Salvation Army will utilize The Sarasota Police Department’s vacant Central Avenue police substation this fall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2012
Salvation Army utilizes vacant building

An agreement between the city and the Salvation Army will allow the nonprofit to take possession of a vacant police substation on Central Avenue for $1 a year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Ryan McMahon is shooting 64% from the floor and 57% from behind the arc this season for the Cougars. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2014
Controlling the court

Cardinal Mooney senior Ryan McMahon is averaging 26.7 points per game this season while leading the Cougars to a 6-0 record.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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