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Jose Carreño and Julie Kent performed in last year's Carreño Dance Festival "Festival of the Stars." (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 3, 2014
Carreño Dance Festival revitalized with new partnership

The Carreño Dance Festival becomes the Carreño-Barbieri Festival for Pre-Professionals a partnership with Ballet San Jose and Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Community Calendar

If your organization would like to have meetings or events publicized, mail or fax the information at least one week in advance to The Longboat Observer, Box 8100, Longboat Key 34228; fax: 383-7193 or e-mail: [email protected]. All announcements must be typed, include hour and date of meeting, complete address of meeting place and a telephone reference number. To ensure accuracy, no telephone calls. Deadline is the previous Tuesday, 5 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Tough act to follow; Ladies who lunch; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Lodge members Mary Bilkie and Joanne DiCarlo packaged raisins, jerky and other treats to put in backpacks for children in need at Freedom Elementary School.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2011
Elks enlist in Backback Club

The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge is partnering with the Backpack Club at Freedom Elementary School to provide donations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
Trainer, athletes improve muscular reflexes

Sarasota resident Chris Vercelli is one of only three people in Florida certified as a Muscle Activation Techniques Master Specialist.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lynn Larson represents District 1 on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 16, 2011
Larson to run for re-election

Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson will seek a second term in March 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Parking prohibitions on Avenida Milano and Madera in January relieved some residents, but put more pressure on the Village for parking.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 3, 2015
Deputies crack down on Siesta parking

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has ratcheted up enforcement on Siesta Key during spring break.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alicia King |
  • March 10, 2014
Storage Solutions: Jewelry

Storage Solutions: Jewelry

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By June LeBell |
  • July 12, 2016
Music review: Gloria Musicae Patriotic Spectacular

In its annual Independence Day concert, the choral artists have never sounded better.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
An adult black skimmer brings in a small fish for two chicks. Photos courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 27, 2014
Black skimmers hatch late in the season on Lido

Plymouth Harbor resident Lou Newman says it's the first time the birds have nested on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 2, 2016
Fashion Insider — 1st Street Bridal Stroll

Local wedding planner Nicole Kaney, of NK Productions, hosted a bridal stroll on First Street Thursday, Feb. 18, collaborating with First Street shops, as well as other local brands for a showcase of all things bridal.

  • Black Tie
The remaining work on the Bay Island seawall replacement project should take six months, according to Sarasota County staff.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 8, 2014
Siesta seawall project moves ahead

Sarasota County commissioners gave staff approval Wednesday, to proceed with the Bay Island Park seawall replacement project.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill and Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2014
Business Briefs

Pettingell tradition sweetens Thanksgiving for his customers; Chamber sponsors two families through Adopt-A-Family; Realtors accept Lawn Party raffle challenge

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 18, 2009
My View

New growth bill necessary

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 27, 2015
UF/IFAS Extension to host food policies workshop

Robert Kluson, the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent, will direct community workshops to talk about agriculture in the upcoming comprehensive plan updates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 5, 2012
City to hold meeting on Rosemary project

City officials want to hear from the community about a public-private development at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • March 8, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Young-Bok Kim

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Young-Bok Kim

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch senior offensive tackle Sam Jackson verbally committed to the University of Central Florida in July.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2016
Blind (side) faith

Mustang coaches, players believe their senior left tackle can handle all challenges.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 30, 2015
It's a private-sector project

Sarasota is an ideal place to have a conference center. But not so ideal is the idea to fund one with tax subsidies. If it’s such a great deal, the private sector should do it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 26, 2012
JAN. 25: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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