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20 plus girlfriends gathered at Yoga Shack on Feb. 13 for their third annual "Galentine'  s Day" celebration. Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.23.17

From a healthy girl's night out to some of the season's most creative outfits, this is the scoop on last week's social happenings.

  • Black Tie
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
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is moving non-clinical workers into the former Sarasota Herald-Tribune building, left, while the parcel across Main Street is for sale. Photo courtesy SVN Lotus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 17, 2019
Are big changes in store for mid-Main Street?

Two key parcels could help revitalize a quieter part of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josie McCrea.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.06.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By The Insider |
  • April 18, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: What to see Wednesday! More Matinee Madness and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

Sarasota Film Festival: What to see Wednesday! More Matinee Madness and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

  • Arts + Culture
City Manager Tom Barwin says he's giving consideration to the best way to evaluate city employees.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 7, 2016
City officials reflect on performance evaluations

A public dispute surrounding the city auditor and clerk was the most high-profile part of the commission's review of charter officials — but what did the city’s leaders learn in the process?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtney Davenport, Kelly Munch and Diana Dunn
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

The Junior League had many people come out to G. Wiz, Friday, April 13, for the Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Waterlefe Community Development District maintains stormwater inlets and other structures that sometimes need repair. Water from the ponds eventually drains into stormwater systems outside the community. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2019
Manatee County stormwater fee proposal advances

Manatee County proposes new stormwater fee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 12, 2010
Mote honors volunteers at ceremony

An awards ceremony honored 293 of Mote's volunteers April 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Library currently has 18,000 to 20,000 titles in stock, including fiction and non-fiction, mysteries, biographies and a collection of audio books.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 17, 2010
Library opens for winter hours

The Longboat Library is now open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lee Fox, executive director
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: Non-Profit Organization: Save Our Seabirds Inc.

Even when she isn't at Save Our Seabirds Inc., Executive Director Lee Fox is still saving seabirds (and other birds). She gets a constant stream of injured birds at her home in Wimauma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Loretta Schwaner sits at her keyboard ready to play what she has learned in a year of lessons from Fletcher Music Center.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 2, 2015
Senior symphonies: love of music creates a community

Residents start musical hobby late in life through keyboard lessons offered at Fletcher Music Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - Pocket park to become dog park; Siesta bridges to close for maintenance; Merchants needed to assist with upkeep

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Town manager said he thought the ad announcing Monday' s commission meeting would not meet the legal test required by Florida law.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 5, 2017
Mistake prompts height-issue delay

Town was worried public notice ad did not follow state rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 20, 2017
SPARCC, Women's Resource Center and Hope Family Services partner for annual luncheon

Members of the three organizations gathered Oct. 20 at Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch for the Empower Your Purse Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 21, 2016
Theater review: 'Sylvia'

Manatee Players is putting on the dog with "Sylvia."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The 12,000-square-foot ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota full.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 10, 2018
Proposed ballroom at Longboat former Colony site sparks debate

Unicorp National Developments Inc. has proposed a 10,000-square-foot ballroom in its application for a new hotel at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2018
ODA's middle school students bring "High School Musical" to life

Students performed at Out-of-Door Academy's Black Box Theater.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
Ranch YMCA to offer golf lessons

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA will begin offering golf programs Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Laurel and Jenny Audet learned about the special-needs prom six years ago, when it was held at a different venue. (Photo by Amanda Sebastiano)
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 16, 2014
Special-needs prom event brings big expectations

Jenny Audet and her sister, Laurel, will attend the Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom, to be held 7 to 10 p.m. April 25, at Woodland, The Community Church, 9607 E. State Road 70, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
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