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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2015
News Briefs

SRQ Airport unveils new marketing campaign

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta residents see the increased popularity of websites such as Airbnb as reason to be vigilant about the spread of illegal short-term rentals.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
Siesta residents seek short-term rental enforcement

Concerned about an increase in illegal rentals in neighborhoods, residents are asking officials to take action.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A group of eight students make up Lakewood Ranch High School’s first Poetry Club.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2015
LWR High students give poetry justice

Lakewood Ranch High students who are versed in poetry meet each week to share their writings.

  • East County
  • News
The women's rowing team for the University of Notre Dame practiced at Nathan Benderson Park Jan. 8-14.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
College crews christen rowing facilities

Harvard and Notre Dame rowing crews say they are excited about the training options available to them in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
Stakeholders are planning ahead to determine the needs and identity of the evolving Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Rosemary leaders poll pulse of public

An effort to map out the future of the developing Rosemary District is ramping up, with area leaders inviting residents to share their vision for the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The five city manager candidates the Sarasota city commissioners selected Monday include all three Florida city manager candidates.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2012
And then there were five ...

The five city manager candidates the Sarasota city commissioners selected Monday include all three Florida city manager candidates and two of the state candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney's Antonio Blakeney runs up the court with teammate Mitch Arimura, and being followed by St. Petersburg Catholic's Kevin O’Donnell.Photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 21, 2013
Cardinal Mooney boys basketball advance the regional finals

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team held on to beat St. Petersburg Catholic 55-51 in the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 19. The Cougars advance the regional finals Feb. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River sophomore pitchers Courtney Mirabella and Hannah Loyer have only allowed 55 hits and 15 runs through 26 games.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
Pirates' pitching duo poses dual threat

Braden River High sophomore Courtney Mirabella and Hannah Loyer have a combined 320 strikeouts this season and have been instrumental in propelling the Lady Pirates to a 24-2 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cindi and Nick Bollettieri with their sons, Giacomo, 5, and Giovanni, 8 at last year's Sarasota Open.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 17, 2014
Volunteers needed for the 2014 Sarasota Open

The 2014 Sarasota Open comes to the Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens Saturday, April 12 through Monday, April 21. In previous years, this tournament has drawn crowds of 30,000 spectators and more, so they're in need of your help!

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2010
Trespassing rampant at Longbeach

Longbeach condominium owners are fed up with beachgoers using their property to gain access to the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff is deaf with Down syndrome and dabbles in superhero portraiture. Photos by Heidi Kurpiela
  • By Heidi Kurpiela, Contributor |
  • November 23, 2017
Different Strokes: Easter Seals offers unique artistic opportunity

Easter Seals Southwest Florida found the perfect place to break free of physical limitations: a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
Mari Blumenthal and Lila Marlowe show off their New Year's cards. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2012
Temple students celebrate new year

Temple Sinai students prepared themselves Sunday morning for the Jewish New Year that began Sunday, Sept. 16.Â

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis cites the town’s beach program, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center and rebuilt town facilities as some of the town’s greatest accomplishments under his direction. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
St. Denis: a history

Bruce St. Denis began his tenure with the town in October 1996 and became town manager less than a year later.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kittens Ari and Ori scope out the class while Steven and Christine relax to start the class.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 11, 2016
Cat Depot does downward dog

Cat Depot brings back community yoga class with cats.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
FDOT proposed a similar project in 2017 for a installing third lane along the southern part of Gulf of Mexico Drive near the entrance of Country Club Shores.Â
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 6, 2018
Turn lane proposed for Gulf of Mexico Drive

The town of Longboat Key could begin a project to regrade and widen, adding a third turn lane to, Gulf of Mexico Drive within the next few years, but first it needs a nod from the Florida Department of Transportation first.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 8, 2015
FDOT to begin Stickney Point bridge repairs Monday

The project will not cause lane closures until May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Culinary Organizer Jennifer Richter dishes out samples of a recipe featuring cabbage. Richter leads cooking demonstrations at the farm.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2011
Life on the Farm

A farm stand hidden off Caruso Road bears evidence of a family farming tradition that started in the early 1960s. Now husband-and-wife team Ben and Shelby King, along with their three children, and Ben's parents, Bob and Susan King, are working hard to offer fresh lettuce, zucchini, heirloom tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables to the East County. King Family Farm is located at 4630 60th St. E.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Garden Club selected the St. Armands Lutheran Church for their incorporation of green space into the campus.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
Sarasota Garden Club awards curb appeal

The Civic Beautification Awards celebrate 50th anniversary and properties that have maintained their green spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Angus Rogers, CEO, Floridays Development Co.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2012
Attorney warns of legal points on hotel projects

The city of Sarasota's attorney says he believes both downtown hotel proposals could violate a state constitutional provision.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Advertisers can expect to have their logo or company name cut into Alexander's hair for at least a week, along with several other marketing surprises.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Local actress uses her head for some creative advertising

Lazy Fairy Improv performer Christine Alexander is auctioning off the back of her head on eBay as advertising space and will be parading the results before the thousands of people expected to attend the Sarasota Blues Festival Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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