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  • By John Ewing |
  • April 4, 2013
How to make strawberry lemonade concentrate

How to make strawberry lemonade concentrate

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2015
Beneva Flowers expands to Longboat Key

In yet another commercial real estate transaction on the barrier island, Beneva Flowers & Gifts Inc. has bought Exotica Florist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Harmer delivered a presentation on the Longboat Key ballot initiatives on Thursday.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 21, 2018
Harmer hits the road to explain and listen

Town manager makes appearances to help voters understand whats on the ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"When I first saw the lineup for this season at the Banyan, I thought, 'Ah, well, there’s nothing for me,'" says Don Walker. "When they asked me to direct ('A Lesson from Aloes'), I was surprised and delighted."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 13, 2012
Don Walker: New direction

For more than 20 years, Don Walker has fulfilled his acting dream on stages all over Sarasota County. This month he'll assume a new role, as director of the Banyan Theater Company's powerful season opener.

  • Arts + Culture
During phase one, Sunshine Airlines will offer direct flights to eight destinations in the U.S.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 24, 2012
Couple proposes Sarasota-based airline

A Longboat Key couple with decades of airline startup experience believes an SRQ-based airline would be feasible and profitable.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • September 17, 2012
Getting to Know: S/ART/Q's Annual Print Party

Getting to Know: S/ART/Q's Annual Print Party

  • Arts + Culture
University Park resident Pat Thompson makes sure to congratulate Recreation District Chairman Bob Wood after the meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2019
University Park homeowners approve golf club purchase

Homeowner who opposes the process files lawsuit against the recreation district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 26, 2012
Commission denies Mote's request for bigger nest egg

Mote will continue its turtle-monitoring activities Key-wide despite a lack of funds but hopes that the town will consider long-term funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Possible overdose could be cause of death of man in Myakka City on Saturday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 31, 2016
Possible overdose may be cause of death of man in Myakka City

Man admits to first responders that he used large quantities of methamphetamine.

  • East County
  • News
Olsen. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 2, 2012
Scene & Heard

Sigrid Olsen mugs for Oprah Magazine; Wallenda continues his media hot streak; Does this produce look familiar?

  • Arts + Culture
The city worked with merchants and the film crew to coordinate the shooting earlier this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Filming disturbs St. Armands merchants

Despite restrictions on special events in St. Armands Circle during season, film crews are allowed to gather footage in the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Non-alcoholic champagne corks flew through the air, and camera flashes blinded the Braden River Middle School seventh-grader and his FC Sarasota U12 teammates.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2011
Chargers win home tourney

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys team won the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase Sept. 3-5 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joel Amistoso, is a physical therapist and director of rehabilitation services at Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation and Senior Care Community.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 2, 2017
Falls: A pound of prevention

If you want to prevent a fall, you have to know the cause.

  • Health
Andrea DeStefano and Kelly Granquist show off their Kindness Project rocks.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 6, 2017
Rock solid relationship

your town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
“Brahms Violin” features International Violin Competition winner Angelo Xiang Yu, along with two other powerful performers. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 23, 2019
Sarasota Music Festival provides three weeks of chamber delight

The annual Sarasota Music Festival creates an ad hoc community with the power of chamber music.

  • Arts + Culture
Tanya and Adam Waxler, and Pamela Conway have been busy crafting decorations for the "Wizard of Oz" themed Special Needs Prom, to be held April 15.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 6, 2016
Prom heads to East County

The Yellowbrick Road leads to Woodland Community Church for the Night with the Stars.

  • East County
  • News
Olivia Thurber
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 3, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT AND VIDEO: Rosaire's Riding Academy Summer Horse Camp

It's Thursday, June 28, and it's hot, hot, hot out at horse camp.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 8, 2016
All Angels holds annual meeting

All Angels by the Sea, Episcopal Church held its annual meeting and brunch Feb. 7, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Baltimore Orioles infielder Robert Andino signs autographs for fans.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2017
Orioles' Youth Baseball Day an example to be followed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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