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Photo by Jen Blanco Thirteen-year-old Connor Park and his younger sister, Heather, 9, both plan to compete in trampoline next year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2014
Going for Gold

Siblings Connor and Heather Park began taking trampoline and gymnastics lessons at Kids Supergym about three years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
Aubrey Lee Price's PFG Asset Management LLC owns the building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 11, 2012
Missing Georgia investor linked to LBK building

Aubrey Lee Price, accused of a $40 million investment scheme, is tied to at least 10 Manatee County properties, including the former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lost Lagoon water park was to have a lazy river and other features. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2017
Splash time over for Bradenton water park proposal

Water park developer halts efforts for facility at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • News
The 13-story Sarasota City Center sold for $36.5 million.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 12, 2017
Downtown Sarasota building sells for $36.5 million

Durham, N.C.-based Dilweg Cos. plans to spend $4 million to enhance the 13-story Sarasota City Center on the east end of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 28

Wild turkeys were on the move along the side of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch, as photographed by Gordon Silver.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 17, 2017
New Hermitage Artist Retreat luncheon steals the show

The organization’s new Muse Luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on Jan. 17.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 13, 2011
A true lady

Lady survived a brutal beating nearly two years ago and now has a permanent home at Save Our Seabirds. She was always known for her gentle disposition, so last season, she took on a new, motherly role.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kevin Short, Corey Crider, and Stefano de Peppo in Sarasota Opera's 2013 production of Verdi's "A King For a Day." Courtesy Rod Millington.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2013
Spotlight: Sarasota Opera hosts Verdi exciting concert

No one in the world, in all of time, has ever played every note Giuseppe Verdi ever composed.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 12, 2020
Longboat church cancels services

Christ Church of Longboat Key directs members to watch live streaming version until further notice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 27, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 28.

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Waves crash into the seawall Jan. 22 at the First Lido Condominiums, sending water onto the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota explores short-term sand options on Lido Key

Siesta Key residents continue to oppose the dredging of Big Pass, so city officials are considering other avenues for bolstering the shrinking Lido shoreline.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carol Erker
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch in 2016: Carol Erker

Carol Erker, president of the Rotary Club of Longboat key, has helped raise money for Bayfront Park’s new off-leash dog park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Abby Sugden and Christie Childers |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Braden River crowns new royalty

Allison Martin and Christian Lizardi are the new Ms. and Mr. Braden River.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • July 18, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Random Acts

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Random Acts

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2020
2020 General Election Candidates

Meet the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 17, 2010
SPECIAL REPORT: Will they save the Colony?

Randy Langley and David Siegal bought seats at the table in the Colony dispute. They think their plan can satisfy the parties and restore the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The city has prepared a conceptual example of what an informational paid parking sign on St. Armands Circle could look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2018
St. Armands leaders talk parking plans

Merchants and landlords in St. Armands Circle want to make sure everybody is prepared for the implementation of paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
With his new Jewish deli, Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen, Solomon Shenker is bringing a taste of the Northeast to Main Street.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 1, 2016
Top Story — December:

With his new Jewish deli, Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen, Solomon Shenker is bringing a taste of the Northeast to Main Street.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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