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Beverly keeps watch over her three cygnets as they swim Sunday behind the gates at the Longboat Key Club. Photos courtesy of Lou Newman.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 9, 2012
Three cygnets are squawk of the town

Swans Alan and Beverly became the parents of four cygnets Monday, April 30. Swankeeper David Novak had been awaiting their exit from the nest, which typically takes place five days after hatching.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Island Chapel congregation held a special members-only meeting Sunday, April 14, to vote on whether to approve an extension of a three-year lease agreement for a 150-foot cell tower to be built on the church property or to let the lease expire.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2013
Year in Review: April 2013, Chapel votes no on cell tower lease

Although a lease to place a cell tower on Island Chapel property will not be renewed, Alpha Omega says it's the only viable option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I haven't figured out exactly what it is I possess," Will Little says of his acting. "I'm in it, so I can't see it."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
Little big star

Third-year conservatory student Will Little sizzles as an African dwarf in love with a married queen in the Asolo Rep's 'Las Meninas.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 19, 2014
Sidelines

River Dawgs go undefeated in tourney; ODA swings past Admiral Farragut; Pencosky pitches complete game; Mustangs notch district win; ODA baseball sweeps Mooney

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 22, 2012
Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The city auditor and clerk swears in Eileen Normile and Stan Zimmerman Wednesday. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
New members join City Commission

The City Commission received two new members Wednesday afternoon, but the incoming commissioners are familiar faces at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Megan Grady and her sister, Kathleen, get some advice on public transportation from Marcia Myers, a volunteer at the Visit Sarasota County visitors center. The sisters are visiting from Ohio. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 19, 2014
Visit Sarasota hopes new office will attract visitors

The new visitors center location on Lemon Avenue embodies one of Virginia Haley's tourism tenets: Keep innovating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 29, 2012
Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 13, 2009
Chef signs deal with Paula Deen's literary agent

Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair will have New York-based agent Janis Donnaud supporting her when she releases her first book in October.

  • East County
  • News
John and Mable Ringling’s mansion, Ca d’Zan, is just one of the attractions that makes Sarasota the top spring-break family destination, according to Livability.com. Photo by Carolyn Bistline.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 1, 2012
Sarasota named No. 1

In a survey of U.S. travel writers, Livability.com has determined that Sarasota is the No. 1 spring-break destination for families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Youth Group are celebrating national recognition for helping All Faiths Food Bank. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2012
Pine Shores youth group collects record donations

The Pine Shores Presbyterian Youth Group raised $17,432 and collected 2,365 cans of soup - more than any other Presbyterian church in the country - on Super Bowl Sunday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Publix Liquors set to open Longboat location March 14; Marina's and Swim City to hold open houses; 'Business is Back' reception takes place Monday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Nochshon Mendel Alvarez watches as Rabbi Yossi Srugo prepares to etch a letter in the Torah. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2014
Community dedicated to religious centerpiece

Chabad of Bradenton celebrates Manatee County's first dedicated Torah handwritten by a scribe in Israel.

  • East County
  • News
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets offer Wal-Mart brand groceries and are smaller than the corporation’s  super centers. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2015
What’s in store for former Winn Dixie site?

A Walmart Neighborhood Market could be in store for the southeast corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2011
Manatee schools declares impasse

The district and the MEA have continued in the collective bargaining process for the 2010-2011 school year from June 28, 2010, to Jan. 5, 2011. By declaring an impasse, the district is stating it does not desire to mediate and has requested the appointment of a special magistrate.

  • East County
  • News
Nochshon Mendel Alvarez watches as Rabbi Yossi Srugo prepares to etch a letter in the Torah.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 17, 2014
Community dedicated to religious centerpiece

Chabad of Bradenton celebrates Manatee County's first dedicated Torah handwritten by a scribe in Israel.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
OUR VIEW: Rick Scott for governor

If you cut through all of the Bill McCollum and Alex Sink character-assassination attack ads; if you discard the standard operating procedure of the daily newspapers and their editorialists - which is to discredit anyone who has been a success in business; and if you judge Florida's gubernatorial candidates on their professional accomplishments, the choice for governor is overwhelmingly clear.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2010
EMT trainees test their work-force knowledge

Students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician training program at Sarasota County Technical Institute were put to the test in an evaluation exercise May 27, on the SCTI campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
Ranch Windsor to add Memory Care Center

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, an assisted living family, will start construction on the 4o-residence center in July.

  • East County
  • News
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