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Contractors cut a gas line on Binnacle Point Drive Tuesday afternoon.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 16, 2018
Longboat gas line cut in Emerald Harbor

The severed gas line prompted police and fire rescue response.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Aaron Gonzalez-Guerra reads wishes that visitors left on the tree.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 23, 2016
Children's Garden invites families to appreciate nature

Families attended the Hug-A-Tree event at the Sarasota Children's Garden to recognize Arbor Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Dan Clermont

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High senior catcher Carson Keyser works on a hand-eye coordination drill during the Sailors baseball camp July 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Baseball Camp

Eighty kids hit the diamond for Sarasota High's annual summer baseball camp, which began June 7 and runs through July 10. During the 20-session camp, players, who were divided into groups based on age, focused on baseball fundamentals, including hitting, fielding, pitching and more. Players also spent a hour each day working on strength training.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ronson celebrates his 90th birthday April 12.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 20, 2016
Harold Ronson celebrates 90

Longboat Key resident Harold Ronson turned 90 April 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Luis Figo signs a ball for Lakewood Ranch's Brinley Beorlegui on her 10th birthday. Carlos Vallejo, who will be Figo's tournament director when it comes to Lakewood Ranch in November, watches.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2016
Luis Figo makes his pitch in Lakewood Ranch

Soccer legend makes quick stop to promote upcoming tournament

  • East County
  • News
Chuck Henry, administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, urged the public to follow best practices for minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19, such as hand washing and staying home when ill.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital provides update on COVID-19 patient

The hospital said a 70-year-old seasonal resident who tested positive for the coronavirus disease is “doing fine,” but health officials continue to call for more testing capacity in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sheriff'    s Office reports an East County woman has been arrested and charged with having sex with minors.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 19, 2017
East County woman charged with having sex with minors

Sheriff's Office report says woman provided alcohol for the minors.

  • East County
  • News
Downtown Improvement District Chairman Ernie Ritz helped establish a downtown historic district in 2009. Now, the DID is discussing ways to discourage the demolition of buildings within that district.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
Downtown group talks historic preservation

Downtown leaders are brainstorming ways to encourage the preservation of historic properties. Is it too late to save these aging buildings?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzy Brenner | Contributor |
  • April 16, 2018
Suzy Brenner: Paradise Center seeks funds for new home

With a mission enhancing the lives of Longboat’s seniors, the center is looking for support during the Giving Challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
University Place's Rebecca Blitz, with Gallagher, grew up riding horses and has spent her career working with nonprofits. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Huge challenges for new SMART director in Manatee County

Rebecca Blitz takes over SMART during difficult financial times.

  • East County
  • News
Tommi Arlegbetingbe, Devin Miller and Babatosin Arlegbetingbe traveled from the U.K. for the championship.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Strider World Championships

Strider bike riders ages 2 through 5 traveled from all over the world Saturday, Oct. 13 for the Strider World Championships. Racers used their feet to pedal over the Sarasota BMX track to compete for world titles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 13, 2014
Sidelines

All-Star cheerleader comes to East County; Ava Krug claims regional tennis title; Registration now open for soccer club

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
i9 Sports registration underway

Registration for the i9 Sports- Manatee/Sarasota spring season is now underway and will continue through March 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Welcome to WaterCrest, which offers upscale living without the fuss.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 15, 2019
Luxury on the Lake

Space and style come to life in a WaterCrest Condo.

  • LWR Life
Theresa and Gary Syvertsen with Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s CEO Robyn Faucy-Washington at the Syvertsen’s Lakewood Ranch home.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 15, 2019
Charity Snapshot: Rising to the Challenge

An 11-year-old organization, founded in Sarasota, provides free services to people with Parkinson’s disease in six counties, including Manatee.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
CYD announces online activity directory for youths

For the past three years, Community Youth Development has avidly collected data about activities for Sarasota County youth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fencing around the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center is showing the harsh effects of age and the humid air.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 20, 2020
It's time to open Longboat

The lockdowns have done their job. We all know what to do and not to do. Reopen the parks all the way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tara's Donna Sutton Van Riper and Gerald Van Riper used this Christmas tree topper as their wedding cake topper.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area residents tell stories of what makes their Christmas ornaments special

Lakewood Ranch area residents share stories about what makes their Christmas ornaments precious.

  • East County
  • News
Youths ages 5 to 18 will get to play basketball and kickball games.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 12, 2012
County hosts 'Community Field Day'

Sarasota County is hosting a free event designed to foster relationships between law enforcement, firefighters and youths in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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