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  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Woodland's Easter Eggstravaganza

Woodland, The Community Church will host its annual Easter celebration tomorrow.

  • East County
  • News
Mariette Favre submitted this sunset photo, taken near Turtle Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Mariette Favre submitted this sunset photo, taken near Turtle Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County students are bringing their musical talent to Tampa for a FMEA Conference, held through Saturday.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 15, 2016
Two Lakewood Ranch High School musicians compete at music conference

Savannah Carpenter and Cypress Potter are representing Manatee County at the Florida Music Educators Association Conference.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue operates out of two stations located at 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive and 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 30, 2012
Firefighters to hold open house

Longboat Key Fire Rescue will hold an open house tomorrow at the department's north station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marc Pelz pours a sauvignon blanc and chardonnay blend from Binyamina Yogev Wines.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 19, 2015
Temple Emanu-El unwinds with tasting

Members of Temple Emanu-El enjoy wine tasting event at Fresh Start Cafe.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: East County

Enjoy an detailed preview of the 12 highly anticipated issues and people of 2012.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Longboat Key

Enjoy an detailed preview of the 12 highly anticipated issues and people of 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stacy White submitted this sunset photo, taken in her backyard in Greenbrook.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Weather: East County

Stacy White submitted this sunset photo, taken in her backyard in Greenbrook.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates has tried — and failed — to get Airbnb to agree to terms for paying tourist development taxes.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2016
County has reservations on Airbnb tax deal

Following failed negotiations, Sarasota County officials are considering taking legal action to collect tourist taxes from properties listed on Airbnb.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Honorees Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 13, 2017
YMCA recognizes some of Sarasota’s biggest hearts

Seven residents were awarded the YMCA Golden Heart award on May 13 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Jeffrey Gunthart and Sorcha Augustine  opened Longhaus earlier this year with the mission of raising the bar for photography in  Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2017
Longhaus aims to expose photography

Sorcha Augustine and Jeffrey Gunthart are looking to raise the bar for photography in Sarasota, an art they say, isn't really recognized here.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lauren Hayes gets doused in cold water during an event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Clickbooth Field Day

Employees of Sarasota-based online advertising company, Clickbooth, came together March 21, sleeveless neon-colored T-shirts and all. The co-workers, who were randomly divided into nine teams, played memory games, completed obstacle courses and other activities as they competed in the company's third Field Day at Longwood Park. The winning team not only won bragging rights, but also had $2,500 of the company's dollars donated to the charity of their choice.

  • East County
  • News
Asolo's costume shop tree.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 19, 2012
Scene & Heard

Asolo costume shop dresses its tree; From deadlines to show time; Van Wezel draws a new curtain

  • Arts + Culture
Chairwomen Barbara Ackerman and Flori Roberts pose with guest speaker Anne-Marie Slaughter, center.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 12, 2013
Renaissance Luncheon 'Redefining Balance'

Renaissance Luncheon 'Redefining Balance'

  • Black Tie
File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2017
Dave Barry speaks at Library Foundation luncheon

The former Miami Herald columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner entertained the audience during the Library Foundation of Sarasota County's annual luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hazel Steskal and the canal that separates Bayfront Park from Longboat Key estates.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 23, 2018
Longboat canal is cause for concern

The border between Bayfront Park and Longboat Key estates is worn, but it's unclear who is responsible for fixing it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale is expecting a baby in November and will be on maternity leave until January.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 12, 2013
Town attorney announces maternity leave

Former town attorney David Persson will fill in when the town's new attorney is on maternity leave.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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