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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
Our view: Legislation hurts Longboat

The Legislature violated in the past session one basic governing principle but upheld one unfortunately universal law - the law of unintended consequences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 7, 2019
Kiwanis Lawn Party brings community together for good food and a good cause

The much-anticipated Lawn Party featured culinary icons from the Sarasota and Longboat Key area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Retiring SPARCC board members Lisa Walsh, Jean Gay, Mary Ann Robinson and Derek Billib were honored at the Celebrating Legacies reception Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Mahoney Residence.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Celebrating legacies; Shoe divas; Tidbits and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Scarlett Lynch
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Your Town: April 24

Creative counting in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 14, 2018
Gamma Xi Boule Foundation celebrates love ritz-style

Valentine at The Ritz was held on Feb. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 25

Martina Schmidt captured this beautiful sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview students guide a tour of the school’s new aquascience greenhouse.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview opens aquascience greenhouse

The new lab will teach the importance of marine life sustainability.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Competitors race toward the finish line in August as USRowing hosted its 2013 Masters National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 30, 2013
Year in Review: September 2013, Benderson Park to host rowers

Rowing's governing body chose Nathan Benderson Park to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, which would be the largest international event in East County's history.

  • East County
  • News
Curt Bradley and the Pirates self-reported the violations.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2018
Braden River football hit with disciplinary sanctions

The program self-reported off-season conditioning violations to the FHSAA.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 21, 2019
Ringling Legacy Society celebrates members

This year's Legacy Society Luncheon saw more than 200 guests.

  • Black Tie
The Downtown Improvement District and St. Armands Business Improvement District are responsible for projects such as the lightpole flower baskets in downtown Sarasota. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 18, 2021
New faces join improvement district boards

A majority of the City Commission indicated a desire to bring fresh perspectives to downtown and St. Armands Circle property owner groups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A development concept plan shows how Neal Communities plans to transform more than 500 acres of agricultural land east of I-75.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2017
Top Story - March: Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

Catch up on the new top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: August 6

Gordon Silver captured these green parrots at Sarasota Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 6

Peter Murray captured this sunset at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Boo Fest will feature a costume parade, haunted house and much more.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 28, 2011
Rain threat won't scare away Ranch Boo Fest

Organizers say the Lakewood Ranch Halloween bash will go on rain or shine. More events are planned in the East County throughout the weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nick Bobbitt, Sarah Quick, Jake LaMore, Alex Pepe and Maddy Del Medico. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2012
Bright futures

Five Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School students have been selected to participate in the Sarasota County STAR Leadership program, which is designed to encourage and develop positive leadership qualities among students in grades nine, 10 and 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rusty Chinnis, Caroline McKeon and Manatee County Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker release scallops via a funnel into the bay. (Courtesy Ronda Ryan)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2013
Sarasota Bay Watch releases first juvenile scallops

The organization has deposited 50 million larvae in the bay since 2011, but the release of 100,000 juveniles was a first.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Mega World 5.4" by Josh Simpson will be on display from Nov. 18 through June 29, at The Ringling.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 6, 2013
Glass Half Full

The emphasis on contemporary art led Philip and Nancy Kotler to donate their collection as the first contemporary studio glass in The Ringling museum's collection.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo. Lido Key residents are concerned that, without a proposed city project, their shoreline could be irreparably damaged.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2013
Lido Key residents dig in on beach renourishment

Lido Key Residents said their support must outweigh Siesta Key residents' opposition to the Lido Beach renourishment efforts and to Big Pass dredging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Daniel Perales |
  • October 29, 2017
Sarasota Opera hosts Curtain Raiser Dinner

Sarasota Opera kicked off the season with the annual dinner on Oct. 29 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
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