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This is one of two historic Whitney Beach cottages that Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake wants to preserve.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 21, 2017
Save the cottages

Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake has secured the perfect place for the organization to have a home. Now it’s up to Longboaters: Is town history worth preserving?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 21, 2010
Arts anchor (WITH VIDEO)

Sarasota radio host Lynne Bernfield has delved into the minds and hearts of Sarasota's most beloved artists and entertainers.

  • Arts + Culture
Unicorp National Developments recently released a rendition of how its proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences would fit on the property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 5, 2019
Trial dates set in Colony cases

Developer has sought judicial termination of condominium association to proceed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renee Armbruster and Beth Stephenson
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Players "A Night to Remember"

The Players hosted its annual gala Nov. 1 at Michael's on East. This year, there were 12 honorees recognized for their work on and off stage from 1990 to the present.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2013
Greetings from ... New York City!

Follow singer Maria Wirries on her first trip to The Big Apple.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota City Manager Tom  Barwin has been at his post since September 2012.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
City Manager Tom Barwin finalist for Reno job

The Sarasota leader is one of five people on the final list for the city manager position in the Nevada municipality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The kitchen boasts wood floors and cabinets, plus a green ceramic farmhouse sink.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 22, 2019
Country Pride

An All-American home in the Polo Club

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
Turtle nest openings scheduled for this week

Turtle nest openings scheduled for this week

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
Birth Announcements 07.29.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements online the last Wednesday of each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 16, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Olivia Marie Braida-Chiusano

Oliva Marie Braida-Chiusano has an extensive resume filled with art exhibitions; botanical art commission work; botanical art teaching positions; and both art and business awards and honors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2015
News Briefs

SRQ Airport unveils new marketing campaign

  • Sarasota
  • News
This aerial shows Rye Road's intersection with State Road 64.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 20, 2016
Input sought for possible S.R. 64/Rye Road project

FDOT seeks public opinion before considering construction.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Elizabeth Bergmann — Photo by Barbara Banks
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 21, 2018
Sarasota Contemporary Dance kicks off new performance series with brave dancer

"Coming to Myself" is a saga of self-actualization created and performed by Juilliard School graduate Elizabeth Bergmann to start off Sarasota Contemporary Dance's new In Studio Performance Series.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ryan Brown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.16.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.16.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Builders break ground on Arbor Reserve

Taylor Morrison and Ryland Homes broke ground Oct. 22 on an East County community.

  • East County
  • News
Debbie Huckaby is starting up East County's first bird rescue — Birds of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
New neighbors

Debbie Huckaby believes a move to East County will inspire residents to flock to her new Birds of Paradise Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 24, 2016
Plymouth Harbor celebrates 50 years

More than 225 residents, staff members and guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of Plymouth Harbor May 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nan Basu and Cynthia McMullin leave the festival with new herb plants. Basu purchased basil, dill, rosemary, fennel, mint and oregano for her herb garden in the making.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 27, 2016
Green thumbs handpick plants at Selby Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosts Garden to Plate: Plant & Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 2, 2009
Luis Garcia raises the roof at Circus Sarasota

Tent master Luis Garcia has been with Circus Sarasota from the start, and he's still on the top of his game.

  • Arts + Culture
Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota Secretary and incoming President Jake Hartvigsen (left) alongside Past President and current board Chairman Michael Schuchat, a Lakewood Ranch resident.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 22, 2019
Call of the Future

The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota adapted to attract new members while keeping its community service intact.

  • LWR Life
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