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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 23, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosts orchid-themed luncheon

The season's first Lunch in the Gardens was hosted Oct. 23 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jonathan Glancy |
  • January 25, 2012
Revenge of the Electric Car: A Review and Then Some

Revenge of the Electric Car: A Review and Then Some

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A car was left partially in a lake at the intersection of Natures Way and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard after a single-vehicle crash.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2019
Lakewood Ranch single-vehicle crash sends car into lake

Lakewood Ranch single-vehicle crash sends car into lake and two people to the hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Carroll and Helen Holliday star in "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • February 8, 2012
Theater Review: 'Breaking Up is Hard to Do'

"Jiminy Cricket," a '50s exclamation second only to "gee whiz" in the age of innocence nomenclature, blurts forth from the lips of nebbishy nice guy Gabe Green, winningly played by Robby May.

  • Arts + Culture
The structure for the church's windows are in place.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 8, 2010
Christ Church lays foundation for new building

Completion of the approximately $3 million building is scheduled for next summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee Technical College Program Supervisor Greg McGrew says the possibilities for enrichment courses are "limitless."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2015
MTC aims to expand enrichment offerings

East County resident Greg McGrew wants the community's input as he develops programming.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney seniors Sophia Hebda and Kali Plattner are the Cougars' top pair.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2019
Two local beach volleyball programs are headed to states

The Riverview and Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball programs have a shot at the SSAC title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Otus |
  • March 6, 2014
Ask Otus: Invasion of the Tegus!

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lucas Caragiulo won the 800-meter race at the district championship. Photo courtesy Jay Roper.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2019
Riverview junior runner changes focus, sees big improvement

Riverview High junior runner Lucas Caragiulo changes focus, sees big improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chuck Whittall will push for an 80-foot height limit on Longboat Key.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 26, 2017
Chuck Whittall agrees to new terms with Colony unit owners

The Unicorp president will push for an 80-foot height limit on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Richard D. Crawford receives award; LLSA Chamber announces nominees; Martinez to serve elegant French dinner; Happy anniversary, Nancy Oberlin

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chung-Yon Hong, violin, performed in Gryc's "Fantasy Variations on a Theme of Bartok."
  • By Edward Alley |
  • September 23, 2019
'Mozart and More' brings finesse to the Sarasota Orchestra

Sarasota Orchestra's second soiree of the season featured Casella, Gryc and Mozart.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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This sketch, by the city's Principal Urban Designer Andrew Georgiadis, shows the conceptual plan for the State Street garage's "pad" building as it faces Lemon Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2013
City Commission selects State Street garage design

After months of discussion, commissioners decided on a six-story garage plan that will feature an adjacent commercial building with live/work units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 19, 2020
Meet, Greet, Eat brings businesses and Longboat Key residents together

The event acts as a social trade show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Behind the leadership of 12 seniors, the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team captured its first district title in nine years and advanced to the Class 6A state semifinals May 17.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
Sports Teams of 2012

Enjoy our picks for the top sports teams of 2012.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 22, 2015
UPDATE: Sarasota Police lock down SMH, evacuate businesses

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a suspicious package found near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County Commissioner Nancy Detert asked Siesta residents to share their concerns with her at a meeting Feb. 2.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
Siesta residents see ally in Detert

As she settles in on the County Commission, former state Sen. Nancy Detert wants to protect the quality of life in Sarasota — even if it means saying no to developers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 26, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Lou Schneider

Longboat Key resident Lou Schneider has had a fulfilling career in architecture and education. Read more about him in our candid Q&A

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hazan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
In Memoriam

Longboat Key said goodbye over the summer to many citizens, past and present, who made a difference in their communities. Here, we remember the lives they lived.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 27, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Aug. 27

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Aug. 27

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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