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Casa del Mar General Manager D.M. Williams stands in the orchid garden, near the sign that the resort’s board gave him at its annual meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 22, 2011
Casa del Mar orchids grow up under Williams' care

D.M. Williams, general manager at Casa del Mar, does more than tend to guests' needs. He also acts as official orchid babysitter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Madison Pack - Sarasota. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 17, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The gas station at the north end of Longboat Key has been abandoned for nearly a decade.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 15, 2018
Sale could pump new life into Longboat north-end gas station

Planning, Building and Zoning officials have had preliminary conversations with a potential developer about putting a new gas station at the property

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hundreds of people took advantage of free sand at Lakewood Ranch Community Park as locals wait to receive free sandbags.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 6, 2017
Hurricane Irma — Lakewood Ranch digs in

Hundreds fill sandbags at Lakewood Ranch Community Park.

  • East County
  • News
The event was slated for Oct. 3 through Oct. 5.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2014
Balloon festival canceled

Organizers cancelled the Florida Balloon Festival late Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob Conley will face James Carlino in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: Bob Conley

Conley will face James Carlino in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
ODA sophomore running back Demardre Patterson rushed for two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2011
ODA falls to district rival Evangelical Christian School

Mistakes proved to be The Out-of-Door Academy's downfall, as the host Thunder committed six turnovers and 11 penalties on its way to a 35-15 loss to district rival Evangelical Christian School Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
And there's the one that got away

Cops corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 10, 2017
Art enthusiasts look back on the historic Longboat Key Center for the Arts

At the end of this month, the art center's doors will close for good.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Angry encounter shocks teen cyclist

  • East County
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo. Tyler's Ice Cream is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 GMD.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 17, 2016
Here’s the scoop: Tyler’s Ice Cream

The gourmet ice cream shop is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2015
Where should your flowers go?

A downtown group wants resident feedback as it works on installing flower baskets on light poles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 10, 2011
The Observer interviews American Ballet Theatre soloist Sarah Lane

Look out, Sarasota. Natalie Portman's famous dancing double will pirouette her way to town this month for the Carreño Dance Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Marlee Matlin and, via FaceTime, Camryn Manheim
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 17, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
Photo courtesy Good Times Santa Cruz
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 9, 2018
'RBG' chronicles Ruth Bader Ginsburg's rise to becoming the 'great dissenter'

Betsy West and Julie Cohen's "RBG," a film about the iconic civil rights hero Ruth Bader Ginsburg, balances serious moments with comical anecdotes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Our View

Call in the creative pros

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rachel runs the bases on one of the practice fields.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 16, 2016
Girls Inc. swings for the fences with Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles minor league team hosts Girls Inc. of Sarasota County for a baseball clinic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Some of the hurricane victims living in Arcadia are still homeless. Most of their food comes from Myakka City United Methodist Church's relief ministry.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 14, 2005
Operation: LOVE

Twenty missionaries from Methodist churches in Ohio visited Myakka City United Methodist Church to help with its hurricane relief ministry.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 2, 2018
Backstage at the Players offers look at life of an iconic poet in 'Before Steepletop'

Premiere production of Alfred Keyser’s “Before Steepletop” celebrates the haunting allure of Edna St. Vincent Millay.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
David Conway Nancy Shapiro, Alexsandra Cole, Donna Moffitt, Pat Fleming, Jean Fleming, Christine Schlesinger and Debora Ahmari stand in front of the property at 1329 Fourth St. The residents are advocating for the preservation of two large ficus trees on
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota residents rally to protect Rosemary trees

As a builder moves ahead with plans for a 62-unit condo project on Fourth Street, residents are trying to preserve large trees in a rapidly developing neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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