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Warning signs alert beach-goers of nest locations
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 8, 2016
Turtle nests hit record-breaking numbers

The first nests of the season are also beginning to hatch

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Angel Fournier Rodriguez, who was the silver medalist at the 2013 World Championships in single sculls, prepares at Benderson Park for his third Olympic Games.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2016
Cuban rowers train for Olympics at Benderson Park

Heat, humidity makes Sarasota perfect location for rowing

  • East County
  • News
"I do believe in leading by example, showing respect and building relationships," Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Executive Director Eva Rey said. "There isn't anything I would ask my employee to do that I wouldn't do myself."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Eva Rey

The Villages' Eva Rey was chosen as Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • June 13, 2012
Bridge Bites: Introducing Dr. Goodlead

This week we feature a terrific opening lead, found in real life by John Brady, of Jacksonville (known to some as Dr. Goodlead).

  • Longboat Key
  • News
H-1540 has been sitting on the Van Wezel Performing Arts hall property for more than six years.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2013
Van Wezel sculpture's future remains unclear

The owner of a sculpture on the Van Wezel property thinks the city should help move the statue, in place since 2006, after the city requested its removal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 25, 2019
Seafood and Music Festival hits St. Armands

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 5, 2019
Wake up and clean up

Volunteers removed trash from the public beach on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Columnist . |
  • November 14, 2018
Drink This: Frozen Blackberry Passionfruit Sangria

It's always the perfect time of year for a tropical drink in Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Concession to offer golf lessons with Jonathan Yarwood

Jonathan Yarwood of the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy at The Concession Golf Club and Residences will begin teaching a wide range of lessons this spring and summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Parrish 4-year-old Charlie Hoffman is delighted to get close to Pete, a 1,700-pound Percheron at a Mounted Patrol Unit open house.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Mounted patrol makes horse sense in Manatee County

Mounted patrol makes horse sense for Sheriff's Office in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
There is currently a 72-hour limit on parking spaces in the lot. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 16, 2014
SKA pursues ordinance for municipal lot

After one vehicle was left in the parking lot for a month, the Siesta Key Association decided the lot needed heavier restrictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Kevin Conway, Sarasota's Dean Anderson, tournament honoree Christopher Gordon, service dog Blaze and Heritage Harbor's Nick Gyeszat go off the first tee at the fifth annual Rosedale Golf Classic April 4.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2018
Rosedale Golf Classic helps change a life in Bradenton

East County community support raises more than $100,000 for Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • News
Palmetto resident Chuck Nelson submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
East County photo contest winner: June 4

Palmetto resident Chuck Nelson submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Artisan Cheese Co. features a wide array of cheese, including the above Alpha Tolman from Vermont. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2019
New Artisan Cheese Co. shop opens doors for customers and apprentices

A new Rosemary District location means expanded opportunities for Artisan Cheese Co.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • October 13, 2010
My View: Amendment 4 would protect our citizens

If a developer wants to change our comprehensive plan, our local 'constitution,' then it should require a public vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Welcome to paradise, ULI

Welcome to paradise, ULI

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
McCarver and Moser has been on St. Armands Circle for 40 years.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
McCarver & Moser to close St. Armands location in April

Jeweler will consolidate in location downtown after 40 years of business on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River second baseman Brian Dillingham, pictured with assistant coach Matt Bowling and head coach Craig Page, signed with the State College of Florida Jan. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Summerfield resident goes long way to offer incentive

  • East County
  • Sports
Victoria Hulland  and Ricardo Graziano dance in Sir Frederick Ashton’s “Margeurite and Armand.” Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 18, 2018
Sarasota Ballet honors masters of movement in program 7

The company is celebrating three of the 20th century’s most renowned choreographers in its season closer "Great Masters of Dance."

  • Arts + Culture
Hermitage Artist Retreat Executive Director Bruce Rodgers, Chairwoman Debbi Benedict and Bill T. Jones, speaker
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 16, 2018
Muse Luncheon returns for its second year

The Hermitage Art Retreat's Muse Luncheon was held Jan. 16 at Michael's On East.

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