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Michael, Amelia and Catherine Garey
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 7, 2017
Hats off to the class of 2017

Longboat Key and Lido Key are home to some recent graduates. Here we get to know them a little better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 27, 2016
What’s the best path?

Put aside the candidates’ sins and flaws. Think instead about the best path forward to lighten the next generations’ debt burden and improve their standard of living.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lad Slapak is director of the Youth Fishing Tournament.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2016
The biting reality of fishing in the Ranch

Local anglers say fishing has taken a hit in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Animal-complaint calls the town receives are referred to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 27, 2010
Key resident complains about raccoon problems

Emerald Harbor resident Weldon Frost says that raccoons have become increasingly problematic on Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kristianne Kleine and Juan Gill in “Before Night Falls”
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • February 1, 2017
Ballet Review: 'Ashton, Graziano, Tuckett'

Sarasota Ballet reprised three ballets with perfection.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Richardson
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 7, 2013
Return with honor

Three area veterans reflect on their military service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the how lessons from war shaped their lives in peace.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"It was a good ride," said Ron Reagan, who was commended for his even-handedness and efficiency while serving as Speaker pro tempore last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 17, 2010
Former state Rep. Reagan steps back into civilian life

Rep. Ron Reagan returned home after serving for eight years on the Florida House of Representatives.

  • East County
  • News
Alan Mitchell with Buddy Holly’s widow, Maria Elena, in 2009.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 3, 2016
Remembering the Day the Music Died

Longboat Key resident Alan Mitchell attended Buddy Holly’s last concert the night before Holly’s death in a plane crash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police arrested 55-year-old David Christner Saturday, Nov. 2, for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 4, 2013
Man stabbed with ice pick during parking scuffle

The victim, found at the middle of the Siesta Key north bridge, required a blood transfusion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Master sand sculptors arrived early to help create the sponsor sculpture for the 2012 Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 4, 2013
Crystal Classic organizers seek volunteers

Siesta Key Crystal Classic planners have asked for volunteers to assist five master sand sculptors create a 60-foot-long sculpture ahead of the event.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will home the annual musical celebration, Winterfest.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 4, 2014
Winterfest organizers release final lineup

Organizers of the annual musical celebration, Winterfest, released the official lineup of bands to perform at the March. 29 event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 18, 2009
Unique technology aids students in musical production

Oak Park students will present "It's a Small World" using a technological device that will 'speak' for them.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 25, 2009
SWEET GIGS: Animal instinct

As the animal department manager at Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Jenna Forrester considers her job anything but work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy's Jake Krug will help lead the Thunder against Riverview Feb. 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top events in Sarasota sports this week

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
MTO's newest mural, painted on the wall of Sarasota Fight and Fitness Club, depicts Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal as a boxer.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2012
Street artist, MTO, reveals new mural

School Avenue's Sarasota Fight and Fitness Club is the home of MTO's newest mural.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Bill Mixon

83-year-old Bill Mixon is one of Manatee County's most famous farmers. Read more about this local icon in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of home runs the Lakewood Ranch High softball team hit in its 8-2 victory over Venice Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Because he can't write with two casts, Owen Ragsdale will use his iPad as he returns to school this week at Braden River Middle.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 11, 2012
OBSERVED: Ashley: If you're out there ... thank you

It appears one East County boy has a guardian angel.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pamela Letts |
  • September 9, 2009
My View

Health care system needs an overhaul

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
burns
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 5, 2014
Event Preview: Cine-World Film Festival

Event Preview: Cine-World Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
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