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  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 27, 2018
First sea turtle nests of the season spotted on Longboat Key

Nesting season officially begins May 1 with new awareness campaign, plans for rule-enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom and Holly McAndrew gather with their children Thomas, 11, Merritt, 2, two foster children, center, Owen, 9, and Scarlette, 3. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2015
Always enough love

A homemade welcome mat leading into the McAndrew home reads, “Welcome to our loud, crazy, fun, happy home.” With six children under one roof, the noise begins at 6:30 a.m. It doesn’t stop until nearly 9 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
This week’s FYI Friday features a murder investigation, an election recap and more!
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 29, 2014
FYI Friday - Your Weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Marks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2015
Jewish Housing Federation hires new VP

Terry Marks is the new vice president of philanthropy.

  • East County
  • News
The infrared therapy pods can reach temperatures as hot as 158 degrees Farenheit.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 19, 2020
Infrared saunas a hot way to release toxins

Our reporter tests out an infrared sauna to see if there are health benefits.

  • Health
Daily Eats will be in the same 6,600-square-foot building on Cooper Creek Boulevard and University Parkway across from the Mall at UTC. Courtesy rendering
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 27, 2015
Tampa restaurateurs zero in on East County

The Ciccio Restaurant Group plans to open two locations in 2015. It wants to 'get in on the growth' of the area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 11, 2021
LBK town center: Great vision, but town should sell the land

We’ve always been skeptical of the practical reality of it all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County seniors who are selected will receive a call from 742-4300 on Tuesday for a COVID-19 vaccination.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 12, 2021
Manatee County receives 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses

Manatee County will schedule 900 vaccination appointments with seniors who have signed up for the standby pool. The other 100 will go to healthcare workers.

  • East County
  • News
Vanessa Baugh and her husband, Don, reflect on how political life has changed the dynamics of their store, Vanessa Fine Jewelry, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 2, 2013
People Pleaser: Vanessa Baugh

Six months into her packed first term as District 5 Manatee County commissioner, Vanessa Baugh maintains strength in the face of struggles.

  • East County
  • News
"Rigoletto" will be at Sarasota Opera House Nov. 1-17.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 31

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Photo by Kelsey Grau
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 21, 2014
Your Neighbor: Morris Walker

Walker's most recent published work, 'The Lives of Carl Atman,' is a love story with twist: It takes place over a 500-year journey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Rescue offers free pets for seniors

Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary has teamed up with Purina's Pets for Seniors to help adoptable pets at the Sanctuary find new homes and to help seniors find a new companion.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tomás Herrera-Mishler, whose duties the past five years have included overseeing the San Diego Zoo, has been hired as SANCA's new president and CEO.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 29, 2020
SANCA hires new CEO and president to oversee Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Tomás Herrera-Mishler is hired as SANCA's new CEO and president of Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
The Perl-Tones doing doo wop at Michael's On East.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 3, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Perlman Music Program's Celebration Concert

When music is well done, it's always fresh, always new.

  • Arts + Culture
One of the contributing factors to the predicted deficit was when Sheriff Tom Knight, citing new legislation, said he would no longer split the cost of school resource officers with the district.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 13, 2018
The path to a budget deficit: Why Sarasota County Schools is short an expected $3.1 million

Thanks to the events of the past eight weeks and changes in school security, Sarasota County Schools predicts a budget shortfall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Van Wezel is, once again, searching for a vendor to assume responsibility for catering services.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
City restarts search for Van Wezel caterer

Although the city had awarded a contract to a catering company, complaints from another prospective vendor have forced the process to begin anew.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The organizer of the annual Memorial Day Parade is now focusing its attention on plans for Veterans Day.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Day Parade canceled

The Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee decided to cancel next month’s event because of public health concerns related to COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Executive Director Bruce E. Rodgers, Honoree Ali MacGraw and Chairwoman Debbi Benedict
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 22, 2019
The Hermitage Artist Retreat brings in celebrated actor and social activist

The Muse Luncheon honored Ali MacGraw Jan. 22 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Michelle Donato learns to walk at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2014
Key college student takes steps toward recovery

Michelle Donato proved doctors wrong who told her she might never walk again. Her next goal: to dance again.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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