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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
County agrees to one-time Longboat library grant

The Sarasota County Commission agreed to give the Longboat Library a one-time grant of $20,000 for capital improvements.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 27, 2018
Ruth (Bateman) Sousa

Ruth (Bateman) Sousa, age 96, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Samantha Bisceglia, of Sarasota, captured this shot of an osprey spreading its wings in its nest.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 21

Samantha Bisceglia, of Sarasota, captured this shot of an osprey spreading its wings in its nest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 21, 2016
East County weather page photo: Jan. 21

John DiGirolamo, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this sunset photo, captured from his lanai.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stan Singer captured this photo of the sunset casting colors on the water and sand at Beachplace on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 21

Stan Singer captured this photo of the sunset casting colors on the water and sand at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Flori Roberts, Dr. Sidney Katz and Elaine Keating at SMOA's Inaugural Bash in January 2013.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 24, 2014
Elaine Keating pledges a million dollar match to SMOA

Philanthropist Elaine Keating just started the push toward the fundraising finish of the Sarasota Museum of Art campaign. Keating, a founding member of SMOA, pledged one million dollars to match any new contributions.

  • Arts + Culture
Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance  who came to the spring training event.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2018
A grand slam for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lake Manatee State Park Manager Joshua Herman says proposed park improvements would enhance guests experience, but funding is limited.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2018
New state park plan in place in Manatee

More than $5 million in improvements envisioned for Lake Manatee State Park.

  • East County
  • News
Famous rock stars, actors and writers have chosen Sarasota as a retirement destination, but a few celebrities — such as daredevil Nik Wallenda — hail from the Gulf Coast region 'where urban amenities meet small-town living.'
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Celebrities born in Sarasota

Famous rock stars, actors and writers have chosen Sarasota as a retirement destination, but quite a few celebrities hail from the Gulf Coast region 'where urban amenities meet small-town living.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • August 22, 2012
Bridge Bites: The Anti-Bath Coup

West leads the King, and Declarer craftily ducks. Now, if West continues, he gives Declarer a second trick in the suit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2016
‘Black Nativity’ unites

Director Nate Jacobs shares why Langston Hughes’ African-American Nativity story belongs to everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
Zakary Savosik, Gabe Notta, Danny Ferber and Andru McCann were eager to take on the girls in a game of dodge ball.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Vacation Bible Camp

East County children set up camp inside the sanctuary of Sarasota Baptist Church this week, as part of the church's Vacation Bible Camp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 6, 2014
Luxurious Life

Beach pavilions, infinity pools, tennis courts - they're just a few of the features you'll find in the region's top listings.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Braden River Middle School Pom/Hip Hop team danced to "Blow."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Dance Recital

Members of the Tara Elementary School Dance Team and Braden River Middle School Panther Dancers showed off their hard work and dancing skills May 15, with a special "Just Dance" recital performance at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Harry's helps LBK Turtle Watch

Last week, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch received a check for its primary fundraiser, "Fiesta De Las Tortugas," held in May, at Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fiona Morley, Taylor Halligan, Ashley Rademaker and Madeline Winship all were leaders of Lakewood Ranch High School’s senior class.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
East County high school graduates

East County seniors last week celebrated the culmination of four years of hard work during commencement ceremonies, at which school administrators praised the athletic, academic and service accomplishments of their students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 10, 2012
City to interview finance director candidates

Sarasota expects to name a new finance director before the City Commission's Jan. 7 meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
Nesting Mode

Volunteers help track Longboat turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
Aitken meets with SRQ airport officials

Retired pilot Andrew Aitken blames the Federal Aviation Administration for low-flying planes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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