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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 13, 2021
Longboat home lists for $10.25 million

7,000-square foot home offers 151 feet of beachfront.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota residents Bob Arello and Gary Dixon train with Throws Florida Coach Andy Vince, center, in preparation for masters throwing competitions.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2016
Hitting the Mark

Competing in a weight-throwing track and field event, Sarasota residents prove mastering a sport is possible at any age.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Neeme Järvi
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 21, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 5

A world-class conductor leads Sarasota’s world-class orchestra.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Trey LaPorta, Rollins College, lacrosse; Hannah Howard, Elon University, soccer; Christina Warren, Princeton University, crew; Victoria Krupa, Huntingoon College, lacrosse
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 14, 2013
Signing Day: Athletes commit to colleges

Nine Sarasota seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2010
Cougar pitcher signs with Wake Forest

Cardinal Mooney High School senior Ryan Heuler signed a letter-of-intent April 14 to play baseball for Wake Forest University.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2011
Our View: Fed beach funding a gamble

Living in paradise with beaches comes with a cost called renourishment. As Longboaters know, it's a steep cost, but a necessary oxygen for the Key's survival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The town of Longboat Key completed phase one of the Town Center project in the summer of 2020. Phase two work of further improving the outdoor venue is ongoing. Phase three is the development of new facilities at the site.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 21, 2021
Commissioners differ on Town Center next steps

Phase three of Longboat Key's Town Center project calls for the development of new facilities at the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • September 3, 2012
The Closet and Art Center Sarasota collaborate for a night of music and art

The Closet and Art Center Sarasota collaborate for a night of music and art

  • Arts + Culture
By the end of the year, changes will include a third northbound lane on U.S. 41, a third left-turn lane from eastbound Gulfstream onto U.S. 41 and a pedestrian crosswalk signal.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 30, 2017
Longboat leaders pleased with Sarasota traffic solution

On Aug. 21, the City Commission voted unanimously to undertake a series of changes to the U.S. 41-Gulfstream-Fruitville road network.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior forward Jacob Jordan (8) goes for a header against Manatee High. He had two goals in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 29, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs appear poised for playoff run

Lakewood Ranch boys soccer is a threat yet again.

  • East County
  • Sports
A rendering of the exterior of Bayside Community Church.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2014
Year in Review: November 2013, Bayside starts new addition

Bayside Community Church broke ground in November on a $16.5 million addition to its East Bradenton campus.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson joined the Brandon All-Stars after moving to Florida in the eighth grade.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2014
Cheerleader ranks high at worlds

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson cheers for the Mustangs, as well as the Brandon All-Stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sydney Cusick

The Observer spotlights WaveRunners swimmer Sydney Cusick.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although Selby Gardens said reducing the height of a proposed 450-space parking garage represented a compromise from the last master plan proposal, some residents continued to object to the mass of the structure. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 23, 2020
Planning Board endorses revised Selby Gardens plans

Supporters of the botanical gardens’ proposal framed it as a compromise that would ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability, but some resident critics weren’t won over.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
The park is more passive in nature, meaning it will have walking trails, open fields and other amenities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2016
Plans for new park shift into drive

Construction on 40-acre park expected to begin in a month.

  • East County
  • News
Executive Chef Jeremy Thayer said the Grove's kitchen was built with wonderful "attention to detail."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Sneak peek performance at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street's newest restaurant , the Grove, hosts VIP party before Dec. 10 opening.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 10, 2015
Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art opens new exhibition

"The Lightness of Being: Abstract: Part 2" features a diverse range of local and regional abstract artists

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
News Briefs

Early voting begins March 10; Bay Partner grant applications due March 1; IPOC, associations file their responses; Longboat Key building inspector to retire

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Maultsby, the director of business and economic development for Sarasota County, called today a landmark day, but stressed that the deal is not yet finalized.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2017
Braves exclusively negotiating with Sarasota County for spring training home

Braves exclusively negotiating with Sarasota County for spring training home

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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