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Lakewood Ranch’s Angelique Still rescued Tilla, her pet macaw, three years ago.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 28, 2017
Family forms bird bond

Lakewood Ranch family loves life with their rescue macaw.

  • East County
  • News
Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive and has 31 units. Photo by Caleb Motsinger.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 6, 2014
Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The district contracts with local agencies like the Sheriff’s Office for security. As early as next year, the district plans to hire its own officers.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 18, 2018
Sarasota Schools still faces budget deficit with plan to instate own police force

Although the district will save some money with the choice to start its own internal police force, it's not enough to cover the security-related deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bruce Lehman submitted this sunset photo, taken from a condo overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota City Commission approved a mural art project for the Palm Avenue parking garage by a 32 vote Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 4, 2011
Commission approves art project

Sarasota city commissioners also approve a new contract with the current Lido Pool concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 26, 2015
Theater review: "Freak"

Raw honesty and gutsy insight dominate this Urbanite Theatre production

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Thirteen-year-old Dylan Buck went 10-for-11 with three home runs to help lead the Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
Home Run MVP: Dylan Buck

Thirteen-year-old pitcher Dylan Buck went 10-for-11 with three home runs to help lead the Lakewood Ranch Little League 11-12 All-Stars to the District 26 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jack Rosenberg submitted this photo of an anhinga with its catch at Myakka River State Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Weather: East County

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  • East County
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Stan Singer submitted this photo, taken from Beachplace on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This rendering shows what the Fort Hamer Bridge could look like.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval

Manatee County will hold a meeting on the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 7.

  • East County
  • News
Hunter Norton is an attorney in Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick’s Sarasota office.  Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2015
Conversation with Hunter Norton

Mill Creek resident Hunter Norton, an attorney with Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, focuses his practice on business, construction and civil litigation.

  • East County
  • News
Mary and Jym Agen
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Monster Mash

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Halloween at the annual Monster Mash dinner, Saturday Oct. 26. Attendees went all out with creations ranging from classic costumes to more original Sarasota references. The evening started with cocktails in the bar and followed with a spooky dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Orange Avenue-Ringling Boulevard is scheduled to stay closed through mid-April, city staff said.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2018
Businesses, residents await Ringling roundabout

Construction at the Ringling Boulevard-Orange Avenue intersection is expected to continue through mid-April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Bromstad, HGTV star and Ringling College alumnus, to deliver alma mater's commencement address.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 9, 2015
HGTV design star David Bromstad to deliver Ringling College's commencement address

Bromstad, host of HGTV's "Color Splash," graduated from Ringling College in 1996.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 2, 2010
Community Golf Scores 03.23.10 to 03.29.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Consultant David Conner said the city could preserve the mermaid artwork at the center of the Pineapple Park fountain while reconfiguring the larger structure to better match the surrounding environment.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
City considers ambitious Pineapple Park overhaul

As the city plots the future of a downtown park, no idea is off limits — even if it impacts an iconic piece of artwork in the center of the public space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By H. Terrell Griffin |
  • June 4, 2016
Chapter 3: Trouble in Paradise

If dogs get beach access, will camels follow? Ask the mob at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
 Scott Shomaker and Jenny Vallancourt in "The Tempest." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 27, 2018
Asolo Conservatory's 21st-century 'Tempest' is magical in its own right

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training ’s touring production of “The Tempest” is a brave new world.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota's fight against red tide takes many forms

Sarasota finds itself in the center of the search for answers as scientists and policymakers work both sides of the question to improve water quality in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bryce Williams puts a juke on the Cougars defense at practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2017
Cardinal Mooney football counts on chemistry

Getting along as a team is everything for the Cougars.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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