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Regular hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 10, 2012
New annual, daily and seasonal rates have been announced for the Lido Pool

The heated Lido Pool is owned and operated by the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Casa del Mar Board of Directors President John Zefeldt recognizes D.M. Williams’ service with a plaque Saturday, at the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 14, 2011
Neighbors: Memory Maker

For his 30 years as general manager at Casa del Mar, D.M. Williams received not one but two surprises last week from those who work closely with him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 2, 2009
Sanders combines her artistic and writing talents

Virginia Sanders has been drawing since the third grade, and she started writing limericks after meeting her late husband, Dr Jack Sanders. Her book, "Leaping Limericks," is now available.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former professional race car driver Robin Dallenbach was among the instructors at the BRAKES hands-on driving school at Bradenton Motorsports Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 1, 2016
BRAKES instructors a driving force in teen safety

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Lido Key residents want to come up with revenue-generating ideas for the Lido pool.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 16, 2011
Lido residents present pool plan

To fight a city proposal to shut down the pool for up to six months of the offseason, Lido Key citizens have come up with a list of goals to reach to keep the pool open all year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 4, 2010
Town manager requests WCIND assistance

Town staff is hoping West Coast Inland Navigation District Executive Director Chuck Listkowski is open to working with the town and Manatee County as the communities perform a study of the pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Ann Muccio and Carol Messerly
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harry's Continental Kitchen Wine Tasting

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Harry's Continental Kitchen held a wine tasting on its restaurant patio that benefited the Save Our Seabirds Organization. Guests enjoyed a large sampling of wines along with hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hal Lenobel, pictured in late 2009, at Longboat Harbour, where he has owned a unit since 1969. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 11, 2012
'Hal' of famer: Hal Lenobel

Commissioner Hal Lenobel resigned this week after 12-and-a-half years. He is the longest-serving commissioner in recent town history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allison Maulfair and Spencer Mauk.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 22, 2020
Local grads tackle new college sport

Flag football added by NAIA member institutions.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Internationals' Paul Wadsworth tries to prevent Wrigley Media's James Miller from getting off a shot at the Sarasota Polo Club Jan. 13.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2019
Polo in paradise in Lakewood Ranch

Fans pack the sidelines for polo action at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Our View: Recommendations

Three competitive races with six candidates vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission are a sign of community engagement. It's healthy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kelly Kirschner |
  • October 30, 2018
My view: Keep city elections away from toxic pool of hyper-partisan politics

Keep Sarasota commission elections as they are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ron Hamilton, of Practical Human Resources Solutions, will assist Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey with finding her replacement and will facilitate interviews and other negotiations once she leaves.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2015
IDA maps plan for finding new leader

Town Hall Executive Eva Rey will participate in the search for her replacement.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 19, 2013
Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tasha Muhammad got a bar for now and for later.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 3, 2016
Willis Elementary staff screams for ice cream

Faculty and staff got free ice cream Tuesday, May 3, as part of teacher appreciation week.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 5, 2015
Pelican Harbour Chili Cook-off

Pelican Harbour residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun at their second annual Chili Cook-off event on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
Thieves had bad habit in Bradenton

Cops corner, Interesting Sheriff's Office reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: January 16

Jeannie Sparks captured this wood stork in Celery Fields on a cloudy afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 16

Yilan Monroe captured an image of these seagulls in flight on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 19, 2019
Bucs headline Manatee Chamber luncheon

Tampa Bay Bucs players attend Manatee Chamber of Commerce Lunch with the Bucs event.

  • East County
  • News
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