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Back row: Coach Jeff Kral, Gabe Streitmatter, Reid Ferguson and Gunnar Kral; front row: Coach Karen Ferguson, Jilissa Zoltko, Becca Brigham, Nicole Litwiller and Bailey Williams
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 8, 2014
School Board

Check out the latest news from Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 10, 2020
TBI hosts prominent Reform rabbi for inaugural Israel weekend

Meir Azari is the senior rabbi at Tel Aviv's Beit Daniel Synagogue, which was founded by late Longboaters Ruth and Gerald Daniel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2014
Market deepens roots on Main Street

The farmers market is doubling in size and has signed a contract extension into 2015.

  • East County
  • News
Vincente Garcia installs irrigation lines for landscaping along Lighthouse Drive, the "backbone" road of the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2020
Pandemic spurs development changes at Heritage Harbour

Developer says pandemic changed design plans to create a healthier environment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Pottery-glazing studio celebrates anniversary

Arts A Blaze, a paint-your-own-pottery shop on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, celebrates its fifth anniversary April 3.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Donna Harrison captured this sunset shot from Beer Can Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 19

Donna Harrison captured this sunset shot from Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Loeffler, Teri Hansen and Scott and Candy Greer at last year's event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2017
Bacchus on the Beach returns with perfect pairing

Food and wine enthusiasts are in for a treat on Nov. 9 and 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Freddie Baribault,  Bonnie Cocchiareley and Carol Rhoder
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2017
Local green thumbs take talents to Westchester

Four Westchester residents wanted their property to feel like a tropical paradise, so they took matters into their own hands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Several Riverview horn players took solos during the band’s three-song performance.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: High School Jazz Festival

The Jazz Club of Sarasota hosted the High School Jazz Festival, Friday, January 25, at Sarasota High School. The concert highlighted the talents of student musicians from Booker High School, Booker Junior High School, Sarasota High School, Riverview High School, Manatee High School and two bands from Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Future Sarasota Ballet company member Edward González and Director of Sarasota Ballet Iain Webb.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 8, 2013
Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez joins Sarasota Ballet

One of seven Cuban defectors in the corps de ballet of Cuban National Ballet will join Sarasota Ballet's company.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Opera's Co-Producers Dinner took place on the set of this upcoming season’s production of "The Golden Cockerel." Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Singing for their supper; A votre sante; Magical musicale; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
City officials recently approved an offer from LEGOLAND to begin the construction of a Legoman Land theme park on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Legoman Land lands on Siesta

APRIL FOOLS - Sarasota County officials approved construction of a new Legoman Land theme park on Siesta Key Beach, due to the success of LEGOLAND Theme Park, in Winter Haven.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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
Town Mayor Terry Gans (right) and Manatee County Commission chairwoman Priscilla Trace
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 27, 2018
Manatee, Longboat discuss common goals, projects

Both sides agree to further discuss beach issues, storm protection and the one-county initiative.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Murf Klauber endorses the future of his new resort  and encourages unit owners to partake in the naturist trial period.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Company shows naked ambition

APRIL FOOLS - The operators of three Florida nudist resorts has made a serious offer to settle the Colony dispute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A sedan crashed head-on with a tree.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2012
Vehicle collides with tree on Natures Way

Emergency workers responded to a head-on crash on Natures Way.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Shannon Snyder called for creative solutions to address "problem children" — businesses that are frequently accused of noise violations — such as Smokin' Joe's and Tequila Cantina.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 3, 2014
Commission looks for new solutions to downtown issues

While considering a revised noise ordinance, Sarasota city commissioners discussed alternate measures for dealing with issues residents have with boisterous downtown businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 7, 2017
Jack Dusty sends guests off to the races

The restaurant and bar held its annual Derby Day party on May 6 at Jack Dusty.

  • Black Tie
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