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  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 21, 2019
The Buccaneer restaurant on track for 2020 groundbreaking

Columbia Restaurant Group President Richard Gonzmart looks forward to paying homage to the legendary Longboat eatery.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
News Briefs

Napiers found guilty of cruelty; Country Club East upgrades

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
These circle dances often involve handholding.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 22, 2012
VIDEO: The Sarasota Grapeviners

The Sarasota Grapeviners are an international folk dance group that meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the John Chidsey Bayfront Community Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2011
Our View

Quicker way to redevelop

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
copsweb
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 2, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 2

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The intersection between U.S. 41 and Gulfstream in Sarasota is frequently a point of contention.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 19, 2019
Longboat Key and Sarasota leaders hold joint session, talk transportation

Roundabouts figured prominently into the discussion between the municipalities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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 Niki Kottmann |
  • October 8, 2016
Women in a Changing World inspires attendees to give back

The lecture promotes female empowerment and teaches women they can “have it all”

  • Black Tie
On Oct. 10, Cardinal Mooney quarterback Reese Vita broke the school’s all-time passing mark of 3,375 yards set in 2001.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2014
Sports: Top moments of 2014

The Observer shares the top sports moments of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Tennis Center Director Kay Thayer hopes the Town Commission considers upgrades for the facility.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2017
Tennis Center study calls for upgrades

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider options for the public tennis facility this spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Artist Janet Jarzyna took first place in the personal adornment category.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Artistic Attraction

Lakewood Ranch artists showed off their talents Nov. 17, as the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch hosted its annual Fall Art Show and Sale, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Troy Knopp rushes into the water with his paddle board.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 15, 2016
Lifeguards dive into competition on Siesta Key

More than 300 lifeguards compete in James P. "Mac" McCarthy Regional Surf Lifesaving Championships on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The 42-acre campus is located at 14000 State Road 64 E., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2016
FDOT opens new operations center in Manatee

The facility will service Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
Dave Brenner resigned from the Charter Review Committee on Tuesday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 29, 2017
Brenner resigns from Longboat Key's Charter Review Committee

The former vice mayor was approved for the position by the Town Commission last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Running Club vice president Stefan Thoenes, pictured with his daughter, Ayva, 16 months, and president Jim Nelson are trying to set up a team this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2011
Ranch Relay hosts team kick-off party

Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch looked to get local residents excited about its upcoming Relay for Life event during a Team Premiere Party Jan. 26 at the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas. Guests and volunteers were able to register for this year's relay while enjoying popcorn, prizes and more. Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch is looking to get 50 teams registered for this year's relay, which will be held April 9-10 at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2011
Community Sports

See the Observer's community sports scores.

  • East County
  • Sports
"When the experts aren't available, you're the expert," says Steve Patmagrian.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 8, 2014
Steve Patmagrian: Making the Scenes

Talk about the guy behind the scenes - Steve Patmagrian creates the scenes.

  • Arts + Culture
The downtown CRA contributed funds to public improvement projects, such as the Lemon Avenue Mall streetscape, and public-private partnerships, such as the Whole Foods complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2015
City blindsided by county’s move to end CRA

At a budget hearing last week, the County Commission decided to end the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area — a vote the city did not know was coming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 14, 2016
Sarasota pedestrian injured in hit-and-run

The pedestrian has been charged with failing to yield to traffic.

  • East County
  • News
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