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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 6, 2016
Her greatest contribution to the family legacy

Celia “Cee” Edmundson died after battle with cancer

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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
Jesse Biter and Eric Baird pose in front of the Hollywood 20 complex. They are part of a group of investors that purchased the property on Nov. 12 for $18.1 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Developer purchases Hollywood 20 complex, Siesta Key man arrested for drug trafficking

A look at what's going on the week of Nov. 19, 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • January 8, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 1

We cut to the feeling with the premiere episode of "Siesta Key" season three.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 22, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Theory of Everything'

Imagine living a life in which your mind is the only properly functioning part of your body. That is theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking's world.

  • Arts + Culture
Jordan Mantone approaches Duke slowly and waits for his permission to pet him.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 15, 2015
Campers spend a week at Cat Depot Critter Camp

Campers adopt a cat for a week and learning about caring for animals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. After an agonizing wait, kids at the 2015 Big Truck EGGstravaganza egg hunt were released onto the field.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 24, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.24.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
vYoram Ariely said beckyball is like tennis and pickleball but can be played on both hard and soft courts.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2018
Longboat Key resident develops a whole new ballgame

Longboater Yoram Ariely created beckyball, a mix of tennis and pickleball, that can be played on unused tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 5, 2010
Camps key to helping kids beat the heat

Longboat Key offers a variety of summer camps this season, from sports to marine-based camps, for kids of all ages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This North American river otter, found in Melbourne, will be one of the otters featured at “Otters & Their Waters.” Credit: Tracy Frampton, of Florida Wildlife Hospital
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 19, 2015
Mote to showcase otters

"Otters & Their Waters" will be on display beginning in early 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 4, 2012
Siesta Key preps for 40th sand-sculpting competition

The Sarasota County Parks & Recreation and the Pelican Press will co-sponsor the 40th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
In addition to the book-match program, Zaltman is going to donate half the proceeds he makes from the book. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 3, 2018
Longboater sets up matching deal for his self-help book

When someone buys Gerald Zaltman’s work, a free copy can be sent to the buyer’s choice of charitable organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2012
Revitalization Task Force addresses age-old questions

Tom Aposporos, a Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force member and president of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, hopes to never read the following advertisement:

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Don Westra and Robyn Schmitt at last year's Bacchus on the Beach
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 2, 2016
Your Calendar: Doggone Good Time: An Evening to Benefit Donte’s Den

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2010
Spring Break baseball camp

Line Drive Baseball Gym will host a Spring Break baseball camp March 29 through April 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ben Hur de Bernaville, shown with Olissio Zoppe, will be featured at Cirque Ma'Ceo, which has been extended through March 3.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 6, 2019
Rare draft horse on display at Cirque Ma’Ceo in Sarasota

Boulonnais draft horse makes debut at Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary as Cirque Ma'Ceo extended through March 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Tiny Hands supports students

The Tiny Hands Foundation, with the help of more than 200 volunteers, will fill 1,500 backpacks with school supplies for children in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2, at the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 5, 2014
Event Preview: Cine-World Film Festival

Event Preview: Cine-World Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
The sale includes thousands of books at 25% off regular Goodwill prices.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Goodwill Manasota Bookapalooza

This weekend, the annual Goodwill Manasota Bookapalooza returns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer team spotlight: Grayson Dyer

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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