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  • By Ronto Group |
  • February 8, 2024
The Owen Golden Gate Point A Luxurious Lifestyle in Downtown Sarasota

Framed by Sarasota Bay, the gated Owen Golden Gate Point offers an ideal spot to capture gentle bay breezes and the ever-changing colors of Southwest Florida’s glorious sunsets.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Lakewood Ranch residents Mary and Tom Noon are the founders of Pure Dink.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 19, 2023
Lakewood Ranch entrepreneurs launch pickleball accessory brand

Pure Dink offers pickleball jewelry, bags, eyeglass holders and cocktail glasses.

  • East County
  • Business
Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche, Deputy Chief Scott Mayforth and City Manager Marlon Brown with 10 new patrol officers who were sworn in on Thursday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 3, 2023
SPD welcomes class of 10 new patrol officers

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche swears in largest class of new recruits in recent memory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Earl Larson, Brian and Natalie Davis
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 27, 2023
All Angels Church welcomes snowbirds back to Longboat

Its annual welcome-back street party included local food, fellowship and excitement for the upcoming season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Katelyn Fulghum and Vanessa Sloman, who are third grade teachers at Tara Elementary School, loved seeing Jennifer Klein, Nathan Klein, Christian Klein and Catherine Klein cheering them on during their run.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 15, 2024
Two Tara Elementary teachers join coast-to-coast Florida running team

The teachers wanted to challenge themselves by joining their fitness club friends in a unique effort.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Asolo Rep's "Dial M For Murder," the musical based on the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, runs through April 25 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 28 to April 3

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ellen Jaffe Jones has competed in Senior Games events, but is just as happy to run local events. To her, getting to run at all is the whole point.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2024
71-year-old Sarasota runner has placed in 300 races

Ellen Jaffe Jones has advice for people looking to enjoy a long life of running.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Service dog and owner forge special friendship
  • By James Peter |
  • March 12, 2024
Service dog and owner forge special friendship

Beth Usher endured brain surgery, befriended Mr. Rogers, spreads humor and now spends time on Siesta Key with her best friend and service dog, Gromit.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
NASA Webb Space Telescope unveils young stars in formation.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 7, 2024
Recent space discoveries subject of NASA scientist's presentation

Longboat Key resident Frank Sulzman spoke to the Bird Key Yacht Club about the Webb Telescope and the possibility of finding life on other planets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jordan Bullard, 16, performs at the event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 25, 2024
Reggae Block Party honors legacy of a music icon

The eighth annual Osfest honored Oswald Caines of Democracy Reggae Band amid the upbeat music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An early concept shows the size of what the enhanced library building could be.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 20, 2024
Vision for new Longboat library changes shape

A core library is on the way, but Longboaters could include enhancements to the library like more community space and an exterior deck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Man harrassed by woman after brief relationship ends
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2024
Man harrassed by woman after brief relationship ends

After meeting a man on a dating app and traveling to Florida, a woman won't let things come to an end. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Ginger Collins, the principal of Southeast High School, is thrilled to be adding Korissa Erdman, a University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee graduate, to her staff. Erdman will teach math.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2024
USF, Manatee schools partner to address teacher shortage

Eight University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee students will start their careers with the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Connie Schindewolf and Caleb Jameson finish walking their zone by marking two nests next to each other. They both have a long history of volunteering with Longboat Key Turtle Watch.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 13, 2023
Turtle nesting season off to a strong start on Longboat Key

Longboat has seen high numbers of sea turtle nests in the first month of the season. If not for the combined efforts of volunteers and public policy, hatchlings may live a more troubled life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The corner of Lorraine Road and Greenbrook Boulevard is a school zone currently.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 21, 2024
Greenbrook Boulevard school zone to extend to Lorraine Road

McNeal Elementary and Nolan Middle neighbors are also requesting stop signs to calm traffic.

  • East County
  • News
Myakka City's Patricia McKeithen and her husband, Eddie McKeithen, and Christopher Moberly and his wife, Brittany Moberly, are opening McKeithen Growers for an Earth Day Native Plant Sale.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 10, 2024
Myakka City nursery to host Earth Day native plant sale

McKeithen Growers will open its doors to educate people on native plants while supporting a nonprofit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Victor Lundy designed the Blue Pagoda, located at 655 N. Tamiami Trail.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 1, 2023
Architecture Sarasota's MOD Weekend celebrates its 10th birthday

The mid-century modern event is celebrating its 10th year with a tribute to Victor Lundy.

  • Arts + Culture
April Glasco is the CEO of Second Chance Last Opportunity.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 30, 2022
Temple members support Second Chance Last Opportunity

Temple Beth Israel is collecting for Second Chance Last Opportunity this holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The yellow outline shows the proposed site for the Villas at Elwood Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 20, 2024
Another Elwood Park development effort stalls

Eastwind Development attorney asks for continuance to consider more revisions to the villa project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 16, 2019
Longboat shows off at community open house

On March 16, residents and visitors were invited to learn more about various town departments including IT, fire and police.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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