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Check out performer Nik Wallenda and CEO of Circus Sarasota Pedro Reis walk the high wire.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 21, 2013
ABOUT LAST NIGHT: Wallenda and Reis take to the wire

The Circus Sarasota Gala got very interesting Friday night during the live auction portion of the evening.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • February 13, 2012
A Love Letter to Hive Creations

A Love Letter to Hive Creations

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Lori Basilone and Ed's Tavern owner John Breiner are excited to continue the tradition of a Memorial Day parade.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2011
Lakewood Ranch plans tribute for veterans

The annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade will be held May 29 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. A collection for soldiers is being taken.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2014
SPD continues homeless crackdown

After establishing an overtime patrol for Five Points Park and Pineapple Park, the Sarasota Police Department is also monitoring J.D. Hamel Park for illicit activity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2010
Lakewood Ranch CDDs adopt budgets

Four Lakewood Ranch community development district boards today adopted their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 16, 2012
Notes from a Virgin Vegan: part two

Notes from a Virgin Vegan: part two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Eileen Hays Wallace’s eggplant casserole with cheese in its finished form.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 17, 2011
EDIBLES: Simple dish borders on perfection

Everyone knows there is no such thing as perfection, but when it comes to a recipe, Guest Food Editor Eileen Hays Wallace has an eggplant casserole that comes close to it.

  • Arts + Culture
Emcee Lily with President and CEO Bill Sadlo and Emcee Jakobi
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 3, 2018
Boys and Girls Clubs supporters enjoy night in the wild west

The annual Steak & Burger fundraiser was held Feb. 2 at Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 26, 2015
Snowbirds may delay South Siesta Key nourishment

A recent change in an endangered species classification could delay South Siesta Key’s sand renournishment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisor Tad Parker believes a refinance would benefit residents and make sense.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 15, 2015
Lighthouse Cove bond re-fi yields savings

What would you do with a $43 to $50 windfall?

  • East County
  • News
"He has embraced music in this community with great gusto," says board vice chair Anne Folsom Smith of maestro Leif Bjaland.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 14, 2011
Orchestra director announces departure

After 14 years with the Sarasota Orchestra, maestro Leif Bjaland announced today that next season will be his last.

  • Arts + Culture
Ryan Heers, co-owner Dr. Elijah Benioni, Kimberly Marlow, co-owner Dr. Briana Southerland and Warren Decuir
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 2, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Aesthetic Arts Institute business opens on Main Street in Sarasota; Longboat Key triathlon sprint event needs volunteers for this weekend; Longboat Key resident to teach fitness classes at Sarasota Ballet

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2015
Saunders moving Sarasota sales office

Michael Saunders & Co. is moving to a larger office on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2016
Cal Ripken league takes swing at fall season

The league dedicated opening ceremonies to individuals serving in the military and law enforcement.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
Building permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 18 through Feb. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch senior Chelsea Martin attempts to clear the ball past a pair of Venice defenders in the Class 4A-Region 3 semifinals Jan. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch versus Venice

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Venice 1-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Jan. 26. Delaney Riggins scored the lone goal of the match off a cross from Tyler Gordon.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Film Society  Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Barbara Caras, Managing Director Nick Caras and Community Outreach and Public Relations Director Tim Calandra expect Phase I renovations to finish in June.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 19, 2017
Stage set for Lakewood Ranch Cinemas renovations

Film Society plans $750,000 in remodeling.

  • East County
  • News
JFCS President and CEO Rose Chapman with Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 12, 2016
JFCS strives to bridge the gap in Newtown

Jewish Family & Children's Services host "Bridging the Gap" luncheon and panel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Victim Advocate position was eliminated two years ago due to budget constraints.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 1, 2013
Police Department victim advocate position reinstated

The Sarasota Police Department has hired Jude Castro as the new victim advocate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Help us Observe your news

Here at the Longboat Observer, we're planning on capturing a packed social scene with our cameras this season.

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