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Team Florida poses for a group photo on the final day of the championship.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2012
Swimming championships make a splash

As five swimmers from Team Florida gracefully pierce the still water of the Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA pool, the boisterous sound of swing-era horns quickly sets the mood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lena Schlabach and daughters/co-workers Sydni and Felicia Schlabach take a break during their August visit to Sarasota to do a photoshoot on the beach. Photo courtesy of Katelyn Prisco Photography.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 31, 2016
Farmhouse fashion meets beachside boho in Burns Court

Former Amish woman looks to her roots to start handmade clothing line.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 14, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 14

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 14

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan share one hilarious trip together.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 27, 2011
Film Review: 'The Trip'

I can't recall having seen a film that made me giggle for nearly two hours. Michael Winterbottom's "The Trip" managed to do so with such sophisticated wit and downright silliness, I had a difficult time wiping the smile off my face long after leaving the theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 2, 2016
Hurricane Hermine fails to make lasting impression on Longboat Key

No reports of flooded homes; damage minimal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 5

Jo Ross captured this rainbow over Lake Uihlein and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2010
Education Center prepares for a sumptuous season

The Longboat Key Education Center began its winter semester Jan. 4. But new classes will also be offered later this month and in February and March.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2009
TOP STORY, JANUARY: Clinging to a Dream

DVA Arena owner Sal Diaz-Verson submits reorganization plan and looks toward the future of his stalled arena project.

  • East County
  • News
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers created a plan to enhance the club’s assets and offerings for members.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 22, 2013
Travel site recognizes Longboat resort

Conde Naste Traveler readers rank the Resort at Longboat Key Club 12 on a list of the top 40 resorts in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 4, 2010
Deal Us In: When to duck

West led the deuce of clubs against the three no-trump contract, East played the queen, and South won with his ace.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The downtown CRA was used to help finance projects such as the First Street Whole Foods complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 22, 2016
City continues push for county CRA funds

The city thinks it’s entitled to another $4.5 million in county property tax money. The county disagrees — so the two could be headed for a mediation process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • December 12, 2019
Temple Sinai installs Samantha Kahn as rabbi

Rabbi Samantha Kahn started with Temple Sinai in July.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Anthony Giles and Alayna Gallo perform in "The Wonder Years: The Music of the Baby Boomers." Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 20, 2019
'The Wonder Years' offers a blast from the musical past at Court Cabaret

Florida Studio Theatre's latest revue is an incomplete yet endlessly entertaining look at two decades of the Baby Boomers' favorite hits.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
Obituary: George Edward Frost

George Edward Frost, 95, of Sarasota, died June 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Culp hopes to have community groups join the garden and get their own spaces to plant herbs and native plants.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 28, 2015
Garden plan blooms at Braden River library

Braden River Branch wants to diversify use of its space.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Saunders will be honored on March 20. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 13, 2019
Saunders to receive Hero of History award

Real estate company founder will be fifth recipient of Historical Society's award on March 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2009
Jaleski questions town breakwaters

Commissioner Gene Jaleski sent an e-mail to other commissioners that said he thought breakwaters to help stave off erosion at the North Shore Road beach access are 'a bad idea that shouldn't be allowed to proceed until a thorough study of Longboat Pass has been completed.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officials monitor the area of June 27 gas line break. Photo courtesy of Tina Adams.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 17, 2019
Gas line breaks plague Longboat Key

Longboat Key leaders say islandwide utilities project will be closely monitored to avoid striking gas, water lines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lauren Golino walks Fiona, one of three animals Cavalli Creek Farm is using for the Special Olympics riding program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Bradenton farm begins Special Olympics connection

Gates Creek family will host equestrian events for those with special needs.

  • East County
  • News
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