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  • By June LeBell |
  • January 10, 2016
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Masterworks III'

'Masterworks III' brings winter dreams to Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Allison Geske, who is visually impaired, laughs as her guide dog, Cessna, licks the statue of the Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus in the museum courtyard.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 30, 2017
The Ringling starts a new guided tour for people with visual impairments

A new partnership between Southeastern Guide Dogs and The Ringling is helping people with visual impairments experience art.

  • Arts + Culture
Derricks such as these will dot the Summerfield community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2011
Ranch CDD considers oil drilling

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - At least one Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 official hopes the option of oil drilling on CDD property could help reduce assessments for residents.

  • East County
  • News
Former Longboat Key resident Tana Sandefur was a philanthropic tour de force.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2014
Tana Sandefur: ringmaster of Sarasota

The late philanthropist dedicated her life to connecting the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Vice President of Planning Richard Bedford says the public is anxious for  the extension of Lorraine Road to open.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch road comes to fruition

Lorraine Road extension opens Ranch's move into Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 17, 2016
Town taxes will go up

Beach renourishment: $17 million. Underground utility lines: maybe $49 million. And now this: As much as $3.5 million for a new fire station. It’s the price for paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 7, 2009
Medallion Home buys Cascades

After nearly two years in limbo, residents in the East County community finally have a new developer.

  • East County
  • News
Firefighters cut off the deck of the Chart House building to ensure the blaze was completely extinguished.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2013
Chart House deck fire sparks investigation

The State Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of the blaze that caused approximately $25,000 worth of damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Justin DeMutiis
  • A time to celebrate |
  • April 23, 2017
Just Married: Kim Goldberg and Christian Poslock

The college friends-turned-sweethearts married on March 11 at The Ringling.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 30, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 31

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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ODA’s Jose Juncosa attempts to maneuver the ball past SMA’s Connor Moriarty.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SMA vs. ODA Soccer

The Sarasota Military Academy boys and girls soccer teams played host to The Out-of-Door Academy Nov. 14. The ODA boys team defeated SMA 2-1. Tait Lystad and Trevor Gorji each scored a goal for ODA. The ODA girls team won 3-0. Caitlyn Camire, Katie Lang and Kimmy Comito all scored goals for ODA.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 4, 2018
Cops Corner: A life jacket for the dog, not the human

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Crew's men's youth 8A shell races at the 2017 Youth Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 12, 2017
Youth regatta to take place during World Rowing Championships

The championships begin Sept. 23 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 27, 2013
Good news from a great man

Good news from a great man

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
Obituary: Andrew Perrine ‘Perry’ Monroe Jr.

Andrew Perrine “Perry” Monroe Jr., 91, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and New Canaan, Conn., died April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ray Rajewski
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Rajewski will challenge Brenner for District 3 seat

Ray Rajewski, a Bay Isles resident, will run against Vice Mayor David Brenner in the March 2012 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Catcher Maddie Biggs and pitcher Kailey Christian helped Lakewood Ranch capture the Academic Team Championship for softball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch wins sixth-consecutive FHSAA Academic Team Championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Christa Briener, the voluntary pre-kindergarten teacher, reads a bok to Nolan Lee, 4.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 31, 2015
Kiddie Academy promotes literacy with help from Curious George

The Lakewood Ranch early learning center held its annual Story Time Alive event Saturday.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 20, 2009
State attorney reviews police brutality case

City Manager Bob Bartolotta said errors were made by several city and police-department employees, including Police Chief Peter Abbott.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
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