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Dr. Fred Smith and his wife, Barb, of 2nd Ann Rose, are geared up for the event, with their friend, Kevin Neurer, wine and bingo boards.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 26, 2015
San Marco Plaza shines for charity

Blingo Bingo, held at CHeers to Wine in San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch, offered attendees wine and the chance to win jewelry from Park Lane, while also raising dollars for the MS Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Connor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 16, 2018
Mote gets emergency state funding to add to response team

Mote's Stranding Investigations program has been receiving 17-20 calls a day in the last couple weeks regarding distressed or dead animals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Palmer-Honore Cottage on Siesta Key was owned by some of Sarasota County's most notable historic figures, including Bertha Potter Palmer.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Siesta cottage earns historic recognition

The property belonged to Sarasota County namesakes, including Benjamin Stickney, Bertha Potter Palmer and Adrian Honore.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nancy Mynatt, Sandra Delaney with Madison and Katherine Lee
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club Sale

The Sarasota Garden Club held their garage and plant sale, Friday, Oct. 25. The sale included a wide variety of home items and plants. All proceeds benefited to Garden Club, which is a non-profit organization that takes care of public gardens and supports scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Individuals can dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2013
Rx drug drop-off event Saturday

A Lakewood Ranch Walgreens location will be the countywide drop-off for the event.

  • East County
  • News
The Bay Sarasota plans to hold public meetings with more detailed plans later this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
Bayfront group continues to refine plans

The Bay Sarasota is preparing to finalize a proposal for renovating the bayfront in advance of a September presentation to city officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Delia Bussalleu |
  • July 25, 2013
Beat The Heat In Style

Beat The Heat In Style

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
ODA Thunder silenced in regional final

The Out-of-Door Academy saw its historic dream season come to an end May 16 with a 4-0 loss to Cambridge Christian in the Class 1A regional finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Event committee members Pat McGettigan, Lyn Haycock, Garden Club President Susan Phillips, Patty Sileo, Nancy McLean and Debbie Marino
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 24, 2020
Longboat Key's Garden Club plants the seeds for a successful show

The 9th annual Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show is Jan. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karianie Vazquez and Meredith Swift
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 11, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Phillippi Shores News Network (WITH VIDEO)

What really goes on in the Phillippi Shores Elementary newsroom when the cameras are turned off? Why, jokes, laughter and fun, of course! Today, the student anchors gave The Sarasota Observer the scoop on what it's like to be part of the PSNN news crew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A picture of the water main break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 22, 2021
Commissioners accept consent order from FDEP

The town must decide whether to pay the FDEP $188,382 or implement an in-kind environmental project worth at least $281,073.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chef Christopher Covelli
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Viking Culinary Center

The Viking Culinary Center on Lakewood Ranch Main Street already has garnered local attention. Its new manager, Christopher Covelli, hopes to bring it national attention in 2012, as well.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 11, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michele Morley was unbothered by the possibility of a hurricane Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1. Photo by Sten Spinella.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • September 4, 2019
Relief reigns on Longboat Key as island evades Dorian

Massive hurricane's threat put town on edge for a bit, but officials stress the season is just now reaching its peak.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2016
An Evening of Celebration brings new light to “the darkness of sex trafficking”

Attendees celebrated the work that Selah Freedom does to combat the issue on a local level.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Forks & Corks Grand Tasting 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Forks & Corks Grand Tasting 2015

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch High, which acted as a shelter during Hurricane Irma, will be open to students again on Sept. 18.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2017
Manatee County public schools off until Monday, Sept. 18

Schools, which acted as shelters, need to be cleaned, have storm debris removed.

  • East County
  • News
Eileen Wallace
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • November 5, 2014
Hot Flash: A noteworthy campaign

Write-On Sarasota, a local stationery boutique, is celebrating 15 years in business this December. To celebrate the milestone, owner Eileen Wallace is launching the Grateful Campaign.

  • Arts + Culture
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